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!

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart

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

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Articles

Pasta Alfredo

Pasta Alfredo

Discover the original recipe of Pasta Alfredo, the Italian dish born in Rome that became an icon of American cuisine

Pinoli di Bobbio, gnocchetti di Bobbio, Cesarina Mariacristina

Pinoli di Bobbio: the gastronomic gem of the Trebbia Valley

A rare dish with a rich history, made with simple ingredients yet full of flavor

Cassoni romagnoli (Romagnolo stuffed flatbread) with wild herbs

Cassoni romagnoli

With Cesarina Patrizia, let's discover how to prepare this delicious street food

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli

A tribute to Sicilian tradition: handmade busiate with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs.

Strawberry Risotto

Strawberry Risotto: the unexpected springtime first course

With its tantalizing sweet-and-sour flavor, this first course is sure to impress friends and family

Basil crepes with ricotta

Basil crepes with ricotta

A fresh and quick dish to prepare that will win you over

Bolognese Lasagna

Bolognese Lasagna

Layers of goodness for a dish that symbolizes family celebrations

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

A treasure chest of lettuce leaves that encloses a flavorful surprise

Lake Carbonara by Cesarina Morena

The Lake Carbonara to celebrate Carbonara Day 2025

A reinterpretation of the famous Roman dish that will win you over!

Pappardelle with ricotta, caramelized onions, and crispy guanciale

Pappardelle with ricotta, caramelized onions, and crispy guanciale

A stuffed version of the famous pasta shape, where contrasting flavors and textures come together in perfect harmony

plate of ravioli

Fish Ravioli

Traditional stuffed pasta from Lucca

Nettles canederli in broth

Canederli with nettles

A delicious "zero waste" dish from Trentino that transforms stale bread into flavorful and tasty canederli

Balanzoni su un tagliere

The recipe for Balanzoni

Less well-known than tortellini and lasagna, but equally delicious

Tiella with rice, potatoes, and mussels, photo of the dish, Cesarina Anna

In the heart of Apulia: Tiella with potatoes, rice, and mussels

Also known as Tiella barese, a dish where each layer is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors

Culurgiones by Cesarino Andrea

Like wheat-ears on the plate: Culurgiones

Traditional Sardinian ravioli with a soft potato-based filling

Artichoke Tortelli

Artichoke Tortelli

A delicious first course that highlights the delicate flavor of artichokes

Tortelli ni

National Tortellini Day

The undisputed king of Emilian cuisine

Lasagne di Carnevale

Lasagne di Carnevale (Carnival Lasagna)

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

Smeraldini

Smeraldini

The (less famous) cousins of tortellini, but just as tasty

Ricotta and Lemon Ravioli by Cesarina Maria Rosaria

Grandma Rosa's Ravioli

Delicious ricotta ravioli with a tangy hint of lemon

Malfatti

Malfatti (Italian ricotta and spinach dumplings)

A simple dish but rich in authentic flavors

Straccetti with pumpkin

Pumpkin Pasta Recipe: Straccetti con la Zucca

A delightful meeting of pasta, pumpkin, zucchini, mint and pecorino romano

Ciasonjie Fighes

Ciasonjie da Fighes Recipe (Fig Ravioli)

How to make delicious stuffed pasta from the Trentino-Alto Adige region

Cesarina cuts polenta on the cutting board

From the North, a rich and flavorful comfort food: Polenta Uncia

A skillful combination of polenta, cheese, and butter for a recipe that warms up cold winter days

Ricotta and spinach ravioli still to be cooked

Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

A timeless classic of Italian stuffed fresh pasta

Bologna viewed form above

The Emilian Cuisine

Discover the history and unique characteristics of Emilian cuisine

Spaghetti with red pine mushroom sauce

Spaghetti with red pine mushroom sauce

An original recipe to celebrate World Spaghetti Day

Fireworks in the mountains

New Year with Flavor!

Let’s welcome 2025 with a gourmet recipe, lobster linguine, and explore some of the most iconic traditions of this magical night

Christmas markets with snow

Waiting for Christmas: the first course

Lasagna and the presepe: two pillars of Italian tradition that celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.

Pasta patate e provola

Pasta with potatoes and provola cheese

Recipe and a few curiosities about this delicious dish from Neapolitan tradition

Pumpkins on a market stall

Lasagna with Taleggio cheese and pumpkin

An autumnal twist on a classic favorite

pumpkin risotto

Pumpkin risotto

The perfect autumn risotto

Various types of dried pasta on the table

XXVI World Pasta Day

Let’s celebrate the symbol of Made in Italy with an autumn recipe

Customer placing products in the shopping basket

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

Anti-waste tips and an anti-waste recipe

Lasagna with Pioppini mushrooms

Lasagne with a Twist

A different, delicious take on the classic Lasagne

Turin - view of the city with Mole and Alps in the background

Piedmontese cuisine

Let's discover its history and a typical recipe: Agnolotti del Plin

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