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!

Sicilian Pistachio Granita in Cups

Sicilian Pistachio Granita: a refreshing summer dessert you’ll love

Bring a taste of Sicily to your kitchen with this refreshing dessert, a summer favorite across the island

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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

Cesarina Lara and meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions

Meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions

A rustic vegetarian classic from Tuscany’s farming tradition

pasta alla norma

Pasta alla Norma: a Sicilian classic to try

Discover how to make it and why it's called "Norma"

Egglplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di melanzane)

Egglplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di melanzane)

One of the most classic dishes of Italian cuisine

Bruschetta with black cabbage

Bruschetta with black cabbage

An easy idea for a tasty and quick appetizer to prepare

Risini from Verona

From Verona, small treasures of goodness: the Risini

A fragrant shortcrust pastry shell contains a delicious soft filling made of rice

Rolling pin, flour, eggs, butter, World Baking Day

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!

Fennel in tomato sauce by Cesarina Anna

Fennel in tomato sauce, authentic flavor

A simple yet tasty dish that’s also a great way to avoid wasting the tougher fennel leaves

Frittedda by Cesarina Francesca, peas, artichokes, fava beans

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

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

Brioche cake by Cesarina Francesca

Cesarina Francesca's Brioche Cake

Fragrant and soft, this dessert will make you forget about bakery brioche

Pappa al pomodoro by Cesarina Sara

Rustic Tuscan traditions: Pappa al Pomodoro

Only three ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish everyone will love

Basil crepes with ricotta

Basil crepes with ricotta

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

cesarina daniela

The Cesarina Daniela teaches us how to make Sgabei

Here is the recipe for a fragrant appetizer suitable for everyone

Fried Apulian Panzerotti by Cesarina Domenica

Fried Apulian Panzerotti

Tempting golden half-moons, perfect as an appetizer or street food

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

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

Artichoke Tortelli

Artichoke Tortelli

A delicious first course that highlights the delicate flavor of artichokes

Malfatti

Malfatti (Italian ricotta and spinach dumplings)

A simple dish but rich in authentic flavors

Ricotta and spinach ravioli still to be cooked

Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

A timeless classic of Italian stuffed fresh pasta

Rivotiche (Abruzzese Crepes)

Rivotiche (Abruzzese Crepes)

Easy to prepare, Abruzzese crepes that can be topped in countless ways

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