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!

Scrocchiarella: crispy Tuscan flatbread with Certaldo onion
A thin, crackly flatbread that’s perfect for happy hour or as a base for toppings
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Il Falsomagro: one of the most iconic second courses in Sicilian cuisine
A dish that wins everyone over with its generous filling, typical of Sicilian holiday tables

Flavors of the Sea for Christmas Eve
Baccalà alla Pugliese: a classic second course from Bari’s tradition

25 Traditional Italian Christmas Recipes for a Perfect Holiday Menu
From appetizers to desserts, discover authentic Italian dishes to make your Christmas dinner unforgettable

History and Recipe of the Cotoletta Bolognese
Discover how to make this iconic dish from Bologna’s rich food tradition, a recipe so beloved it even has its own fan club

Christmas Dinner, Main Course: Roast Veal
For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a main course that is both delicious and simple to prepare, the king of Italian festive tables

A second course between tradition and flavor: small steaks in yellow sauce
From Parmesan tradition, a tasty dish that can win over every palate

Pork Roast with Milk
A timeless classic of home cooking with simple ingredients—easy to make and incredibly flavorful

The Cotoletta Milanese: Lombardy’s Golden Classic
Learn to make this iconic Milanese dish with Cesarina Sissi’s authentic recipe

Acquasale: a Southern Italian summer in a bowl
A handful of simple ingredients for a dish that's fresh, light, and full of flavor

Meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions
A rustic vegetarian classic from Tuscany’s farming tradition

Tunnina ca cipuddata: the taste of the Sicilian summer
A simple and flavorful dish that can be served warm or cold

Fava beans, peas, and artichokes for a recipe that tastes like spring
From Sicily, Frittedda: a healthy, tasty, and versatile dish that enhances seasonal vegetables

Let’s Meet Cesarino Antonio
Antonio, a true Palermitan, is passionate about art and cooking, and today he shares with us his recipe for a truly special dish

Lamb and marretto with potatoes and roasted lampascioni
A typical dish of Pugliese Easter cuisine, a blend of Mediterranean flavors with an authentic and traditional taste

Roasted Lamb
A typical recipe from Pugliese cuisine, a flavorful dish made with simple ingredients, perfect for Easter lunch

Carciofi col tappo (Artichokes with a lid)
A typical Sicilian recipe where artichokes become treasure chests full of flavor
Waiting for Christmas: second course
Myth and tradition: from the roast in pastry to Santa Claus' story

Ferragosto: The Summer Festival
Between a swim in the sea and a walk in the mountains, let's discover Rifreddo, a fresh and unusual recipe










