The Cesarine's Cookbook

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!

Coda alla vaccinara, a traditional Roman main course

Roman-Style Oxtail Stew (Coda alla Vaccinara)

One of Rome’s most iconic recipes, turning a humble cut of meat into a burst of rich flavor

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Carnival Sfince, delicious leavened fritters, soft inside and crispy outside

Carnival Sfince: Sicilian fried dough treats

Celebrate the last day of Carnival with Sfince, easy-to-make Sicilian treats that are a must on holiday tables

Cartellate, a traditional fried pastry from Puglia, Italy, drizzled with honey or vino cotto, prepared by home cook Cesarina Domenica

Cartellate: Carnival crisps you can’t resist!

A staple on Apulian tables at Christmas, they’re also perfect for the year’s most playful season

Struffoli, delicious fried dough balls coated in honey and decorated with sprinkles; a must-have on holiday tables in Campania for Christmas and Carnival

Struffoli

Delicious fried dough balls coated in honey and decorated with sugar sprinkles: a must on holiday tables in Campania for Christmas and Carnival

Cesarina Laura's Revisited Migliaccio, Carnival

Migliaccio (my style)

A reinterpretation of the famous Neapolitan Carnival dessert

Umbrian Strufoli by Cesarina Marisa

Carnevale Sweets: Umbrian Strufoli

Delicious fried balls with a hint of anise

Migliaccio campano, carnival

Migliaccio (Italian semolina and ricotta cake)

The recipe for the Campanian Carnival dessert

Cassatelle siciliane with ricotta by Cesarina Maria Giulia

Sicilian Cassatelle

Sweet pastry pockets filled with ricotta, perfect for Carnival

Schiacciata fiorentina, Carnevale

Schiacciata fiorentina

A fluffy carnival cake

Frittelle di riso

Rice fritters

Delicious "meatball-like" fritters typical of Carnival, but perfect all year round

Lasagne di Carnevale

Lasagne di Carnevale (Carnival Lasagna)

A traditional Neapolitan dish, the star of the table on Mardi Gras and Fat Thursday

Scroccadenti

Scroccadenti

Crunchy spelt flakes meet the softness of custard cream

chiacchiere

Chiacchiere

The classic Carnival crispy pastries with a thousand different names

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