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!

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart
Sun, smiles, and apricot tart—make summer special with the Cesarine’s recipe
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Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart
Sun, smiles, and apricot tart—make summer special with the Cesarine’s recipe

World Bee Day 2025
The World Bee Day celebrates these guardians of biodiversity, producers of honey, a special ingredient in our cuisine

From Verona, small treasures of goodness: the Risini
A fragrant shortcrust pastry shell contains a delicious soft filling made of rice

Let's get ready to bake: it's World Baking Day!
Cookies, bread, pizzas: baking gives us so many delights. Let’s celebrate this day by making Zaletti Veronesi!

Let's celebrate all moms with a delicious two-chocolate and orange mousse cake!
A soft and exquisite dessert, an original gift idea to celebrate this special occasion

Cesarina Francesca's Brioche Cake
Fragrant and soft, this dessert will make you forget about bakery brioche

From Calabria, traditional Easter cookies: Cudduraci
The unmistakable pastries (that also pair well with cured meats) with an egg in the center

From the heart of Romagna, latte brulè
A delicious spoon dessert made with simple and wholesome ingredients

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

An elegant and refined dessert for Women's Day: the Pavlova
A perfect combination of flavors and textures for a dessert that delights both the palate and the eyes

Valentine's Day with Baci di Dama (Lady’s Kisses)
These tiny biscuits will fill your heart with joy, just like a sweet kiss

Let's bid farewell to the holidays with sweetness
Our Cesarina Francesca shows us how to make Purcidduzzi, a delightful treat from Apulian tradition

A deliciously crispy fried treat: Cartellate
A dessert that is a must-have on Apulian tables during the winter season

International Mountain Day
Let’s celebrate its culture and authentic flavors with a traditional recipe: the strudel

The Castagnaccio: a symphony of autumn flavors
A perfect balance between sweet and savory, ready to surprise you with its authentic flavors and timeless simplicity.
Portuguese milk pudding: a white dive into Europe’s culinary history
One dessert, many names for a unique delight that wins over all tastes

The Umbrian Rocciata
A traditional Umbrian dessert reminiscent of Strudel, and a triumph of sweetness

Chocolate: from ancient origins... to Tenerina Cake!
A journey through the centuries to discover one of the most beloved indulgences