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!

Agnolotti alla Cavour, a traditional Piedmontese first course, Christmas 2025, holiday table, Cesarina Iva

Christmas Dinner, First Course: Agnolotti alla Cavour

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

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Agnolotti alla Cavour, a traditional Piedmontese first course, Christmas 2025, holiday table, Cesarina Iva

Christmas Dinner, First Course: Agnolotti alla Cavour

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

Potato pie

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

Cesarina Martina

Let’s meet Cesarina Martina from Giuggianello, Puglia

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

orecchiette pugliesi

The flavors of Puglia: traditional Pugliese orecchiette

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

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

Plate of handmade pici pasta with Certaldo onions, Tuscan sausage, and Chianti red wine sauce

Pici with Certaldo Onion, Italian Sausage, and Chianti Wine

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

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

Italian Pasta and Bean Soup with Parmesan Rinds

Italian Pasta and Bean Soup with Parmesan Rinds

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

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).

Nativity scene, Christmas crèche, Italy’s most beautiful nativity scenes of 2025

Ten Italian Nativity Scenes You Shouldn’t Miss

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

Ravazzate

Sicilian Ravazzate: a timeless classic of Palermo’s Rosticceria

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

Christmas Markets in Italy 2025-2026

Christmas Markets in Italy: all the magic of the holidays

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

Small steaks in yellow sauce

A second course between tradition and flavor: small steaks in yellow sauce

From Parmesan tradition, a tasty dish that can win over every palate

Iris

Baked Sicilian Iris: the dessert with a delicious heart

Little pockets of sweetness with a soft dough, filled with ricotta and chocolate

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

Vincotto

Discover Vincotto: The "Black Nectar" of Apulian Tradition

The traditional grape syrup from Southern Italy, made from cooked grape must and commonly used to flavor typical Apulian desserts

Cesarini Chiara and Francesco

Getting to Know Cesarini Chiara and Francesco from Turin

Chiara and Francesco, lovers of cooking since childhood, bring the flavors of their beloved Sicily to the table of their home in Turin

Sandwich

Bread, tradition, and creativity: celebrating National Sandwich Day!

Tomorrow is Sandwich Day: discover the most iconic sandwiches and the stories that made them legendary

World vegan day, vegetables

World Vegan Day 2025

An opportunity to reflect on health, the environment, and cuisine. And moreover, a plant-based recipe from rural tradition: fava beans and chicory

Piada dei Morti, traditional dessert from Romagna

From Romagna, an autumn dessert: the Piada dei Morti

A soft focaccia rich with dried fruit, traditionally baked to mark the Day of the Dead commemoration

Pork Roast with Milk

Pork Roast with Milk

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

Pan co' Santi

Pan co' Santi

A rustic dessert from the Siena tradition, prepared for All Saints’ Day and the All Souls’ Day

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

World Pasta Day 2025

Let's celebrate this day with a typical Romagna recipe: Strozzapreti al Ragù

Zucca in saor

Pumpkin in Saor: the flavor of Autumn

A classic of Venetian cuisine inspired by the tradition of Venetian sailors

Carved pumpkins, Halloween, jack-o'-lanterns

Halloween Treats: Pumpkin and Chocolate Cookies

Delicious cookies with a hint of cinnamon to win over witches, ghosts, and above all the little monsters knocking at our doors

Florentine coccoli on a wooden board with stracchino cheese

Coccoli Fiorentini

How to make fried doughballs, a typical Florentine streetfood speciality

Mediterranean Pumpkin

 A farming heritage from Southern Italy: the Mediterranean Pumpkin

Born from the heart of farming tradition, today it’s the perfect autumn dish to comfort your palate

Castagnaccio

From Chestnut Flour to Castagnaccio: A Journey Through Rural Tuscany

Once a humble peasant dish, today it’s a beloved staple on autumn tables and at seasonal festivals

Pumpkin and pancetta tortelli topped with butter and sage

Stuffed Pasta with Fall Flavor: Pumpkin and Bacon Tortelli

An Italian classic that marries the creamy sweetness of pumpkin with the savory depth of bacon

World Food Day 2025

World Food Day 2025

Discover anti-waste recipes and simple daily actions to cut food waste and help build a better future together

Ligurian Picagge with Chestnut Flour

Ligurian Picagge with chestnut flour: the pasta of Autumn

Picagge, an ancient hand-rolled pasta from Liguria, now in its autumn version with chestnut flour

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!

Chestnut Flour Tagliatelle

Chestnut Flour Tagliatelle with Sausage, Pumpkin, and Taleggio Fondue

From the Modenese Apennines, a recipe with chestnut flour as the star ingredient of a pasta with a unique and original flavor

Cesarini Barbara and Andrea

Let's meet Barbara and Andrea Cesarini from Zocca

Passionate about cooking since childhood, they share with us the flavors and secrets of the culinary traditions of the Modenese Apennines

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