The Cesarine's Cookbook

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

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

A dish that wins everyone over with its generous filling, typical of Sicilian holiday tables

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

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

The new year has arrived, and with January comes Veganuary: the month to explore a healthy, sustainable vegan lifestyle

Let’s make these super soft and indulgent pastries, traditional to Roman cuisine, here presented with a vegan twist

A tasty and easy-to-make main course from Apulian tradition

Let’s have a chat with Cesarina Pina, a passionate home cook and lover of all things leavened, who shares her story of life between the table and the stage

A rich and hearty baked pasta dish, similar to lasagna, and a staple of long Sunday lunches

A tasty finger food suitable for many occasions

On this festive day, let’s prepare a simple, delicious, and delightfully messy dessert!

Baccalà alla Pugliese: a classic second course from Bari’s tradition

A crunchy yet creamy frozen dessert, perfect for holidays and special occasions

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

From appetizers to desserts, discover authentic Italian dishes to make your Christmas dinner unforgettable

Discover how to make this iconic dish from Bologna’s rich food tradition, a recipe so beloved it even has its own fan club

Serve these crunchy, spiced cookies on your holiday table, a true classic of Neapolitan tradition

Soft sponge cake layers soaked in rum create a stunning dessert that will elevate your holiday table

Join us as we prepare this simple yet flavorful dish, starring winter cabbage

Let’s celebrate International Mountain Day together by making a traditional dessert: Chestnut Cake

For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a dessert that is both delightful and simple to prepare, a true classic of Neapolitan festive traditions

On December 13th, celebrate the Christian martyr by making Santa Lucia’s Eyes: sweet white wine tarallini that are simple and irresistible

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

For your 2025 Christmas table, we bring you a rich and generous first course inspired by the culinary traditions of Piedmont

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

Martina, passionate about cooking since she was a child, shares her love for the aromas and flavors of her native land, Puglia

A journey through Puglia’s culinary traditions: handmade orecchiette capture the true soul of this southern Italian region

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

The authentic flavors of the Tuscan fall in a rich, comforting dish

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

A comforting pasta dish to warm you on cold days — and a clever way to make the most of Parmesan rinds!

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

From Lignano’s sand nativity to Matera’s living scene: explore Italy’s most magical Nativity Scenes

A traditional Sicilian recipe with a simple dough that hides a rich filling of ragù and peas

From Bolzano to Naples and down to Cagliari, discover dates and events for a journey through Italy’s scents, music, and Christmas magic