Welcome to The Cesarine's Cookbook, where authentic Italian recipes and tips await. Dive into generations-old family recipes, rediscovering the true flavors of Italian cuisine!

Winter flavors: the traditional Cardoon Soup
A soup typical of rural tradition, able to warm the heart on cold winter days
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Cesarina Diana teaches us how to make Lu Mgliazz’
Hearty and full of flavor, it was considered the perfect dish to serve on special occasions, especially during the winter months.

Susamielli
Serve these crunchy, spiced cookies on your holiday table, a true classic of Neapolitan tradition

Christmas Dinner, dessert: Struffoli
For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a dessert that is both delightful and simple to prepare, a true classic of Neapolitan festive traditions

Cozy up with a bowl of Pasta e Fagioli this fall
Join us in cooking this beloved Italian classic, just the way our Cesarina Emilia makes it

Montanare: Naples’ Golden Bite of Fried Street Food Bliss
Get the recipe and bring these irresistible Neapolitan fried pizza bites to your kitchen!

A dive into flavor with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
A simple and irresistible recipe that tastes like Italian summer and tradition

Spaghetti alla Nerano: the scent of summer on the Amalfi Coast becomes a dish
A simple first course that combines the delicacy of zucchini with the bold character of Provolone del Monaco

Spaghetti in lemon-infused water
Mediterranean elegance: a traditional Campanian dish that has won over the palate of the Japanese Empress

Summer on a plate with zucchini alla scapece
An authentic Campanian recipe that turns simplicity into flavour

From the tradition of Campanian cuisine, the mallone
A simple side dish of turnips and potatoes (made even more delicious here with a special ingredient)

Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Symbolic dessert of traditional Neapolitan pastry to celebrate St. Joseph and Father's Day

Lasagne di Carnevale (Carnival Lasagna)
A traditional Neapolitan dish, the star of the table on Mardi Gras and Fat Thursday

Pizzelle: small, fried discs of pure delight
A must-try of Neapolitan cuisine to celebrate World Pizza Day 2025!

Pasta with potatoes and provola cheese
Recipe and a few curiosities about this delicious dish from Neapolitan tradition





