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!

Scrocchiarella: crispy Tuscan flatbread with Certaldo onion

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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Scrocchiarella: crispy Tuscan flatbread with Certaldo onion

Scrocchiarella: crispy Tuscan flatbread with Certaldo onion

A thin, crackly flatbread that’s perfect for happy hour or as a base for toppings

Sbrisolona Cake (almond crumble) by Cesarina Michela - Verona

From Mantova, a cake that is not cut but broken apart

Plenty of almonds for a dessert that's impossible to enjoy without making crumbs

Strascinate pasta, a traditional dish from Puglia and Basilicata, by Cesarina Mimma

Homemade Strascinate

The pasta that captures the most authentic flavors of Southern Italian tradition

Spaghetti all'assassina

World Spaghetti Day: discover the iconic “Spaghetti all’Assassina”

Celebrate the day dedicated to spaghetti by serving their iconic version from Bari: Spaghetti all’Assassina

Focaccia della Befana, Cesarino Domenico, fugassa d’la befana, traditional sweet from Cuneo, Piedmont

Focaccia della Befana: the sweet with a surprise

Discover this traditional Epiphany cake from Cuneo, filled with a fun hidden surprise

Eggplant meatballs with tomato sauce

Eggplant meatballs

A tasty finger food suitable for many occasions

Cartellate on a baking tray by Cesarina Stefania

Cartellate with Vincotto

From Puglia, a traditional dessert that cannot be missed on holiday tables

Potato pie, Christmas menu 2025, starter

Christmas Dinner, Starter: Potato Pie

For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a tasty and super easy-to-make appetizer, typical of the Trentino tradition

Cotognata

Discover the magic of autumn with Cotognata

This traditional dessert from Southern Italy captures the essence of autumn in a golden preserve made from quince

Ciacci Montanari with cured meats and cheeses on a cutting board, Modenese culinary traditions

From the Modenese Apennines, a simple and tasty dish: Ciacci Montanari

Let’s discover the history and recipe of a specialty rooted in the distant past and a true symbol of Emilia’s peasant cuisine

Ciciri e Tria (pasta dish with chickpeas)

Ciciri e Tria (pasta dish with chickpeas): the authentic taste of Salento

A perfect comfort food for colder days, made with chickpeas and fresh pasta (some of it fried).

Pettole, also known as pittule, a traditional Apulian treat enjoyed at Christmas or on St. Martin’s Day

Pettole: Traditional Italian Fried Dough for St. Martin’s Feast

Traditionally made on November 11 and at Christmas: discover the story and recipe behind Salento’s pettole

Cesarina Catia

A bite of autumn: Catia’s vegetarian pear tart

A simple yet refined dessert that captures the bold flavors of the season

Pasta e fagioli (Pasta with Borlotti Beans)

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

Neapolitan fried pizza snacks called Montanare (pizzelle fritte)

Montanare: Naples’ Golden Bite of Fried Street Food Bliss

Get the recipe and bring these irresistible Neapolitan fried pizza bites to your kitchen!

Mattonella di ceci con pomodori, ricotta, foglie di basilico e acciughe

Let’s get ready for World Vegetarian Day with a plant-based dish: chickpea polenta!

A rustic and versatile dish, perfect for those looking for a healthy, plant-based protein alternative

Trianata surbina, a typical dish from Apulia

The Trianata

Uncovering Surbo’s signature oven-baked dish from the heart of Puglia

Biscotti salentini

Salento Cookies: a taste of home and childhood memories

Light, crisp, and kissed with orange aroma, these cookies are made for sweet moments—shared or savored solo

Fregolotta by Cesarina Elisa

Fregolotta tart

The super-crunchy almond-based cake, “cousin” of the Mantovan Sbrisolona

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups by Cesarina Antonella

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups

Savor Summer: a fresh and light seasonal favorite

Jars of homemade tomato sauce

Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce: capture the taste of summer in a jar

Just a few simple ingredients create a flavorful, authentic Italian pasta sauce that’s perfect for countless dishes

Pici

Pici pasta with aglione sauce

An authentic and genuine Tuscan dish where handmade pici pasta meets the delicate aroma of Valdichiana’s aglione

Focaccia Barese

Bari-style focaccia for a Ferragosto full of flavor

With cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and soft dough, Bari-style focaccia tells the story of Puglia bite after bite

Spaghetti alla Nerano

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

Fricandò Romagnolo, vegetables, basil

Fricandò romagnolo

From garden to table: a flavorful and simple vegetable mix, similar to ratatouille, with all the colors of summer

Bowl with Acquasale

Acquasale: a Southern Italian summer in a bowl

A handful of simple ingredients for a dish that's fresh, light, and full of flavor

Lemon gelo (fruit-based pudding

A Spoonful of Summer: Lemon Gelo

A classic Sicilian dessert, bursting with the color and fragrance of sunshine and summer

Almond milk, almonds

Sicilian Almond Milk

La bevanda rinfrescante sana e leggera, ideale per affrontare le calde giornate estive

Puglian Cialledda by Cesarina Giovannella

A’ Cialledd

A burst of summer flavors in every bite

Tagliatelle with lentil ragù

Lentils and the scent of ragù

A vegan/vegetarian ragù that won't make you miss the classic meat-based ragù

Zucchine alla scapece

Summer on a plate with zucchini alla scapece

An authentic Campanian recipe that turns simplicity into flavour

Stuffed and Fried Zucchini Flowers

Stuffed and Fried Zucchini Flowers

Un classico sfizioso della cucina italiana, veloce da preparare e adatto per tantissime occasioni

Lavender Gelato

Lavender Gelato

A delicate and aromatic gelato, perfect for those who love experimenting with original flavors

Carciofi alla giudia

Carciofi alla Giudia

The recipe for traditional Jewish‑style fried artichokes

Cesarina Francesca’s summer salad with multicolored cherry tomatoes, basil, and almonds

Cesarina Francesca’s Italian Summer Salad

A fresh, light, and colorful dish, perfect for these warm, sun-filled day

Asparagus consommé with poached egg and parmesan

Asparagus consommé

A light and refined spring recipe, perfect for bringing out the best in this vegetable

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