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!

Cesarina Francesca at work in front of the cutting board

Let's meet Cesarina Francesca

From Civitavecchia, Francesca shares her passion for cooking and presents her recipe for Neapolitan pastiera

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Cesarina Francesca at work in front of the cutting board

Let's meet Cesarina Francesca

From Civitavecchia, Francesca shares her passion for cooking and presents her recipe for Neapolitan pastiera

Spaghetti in lemon-infused water

Spaghetti in lemon-infused water

Mediterranean elegance: a traditional Campanian dish that has won over the palate of the Japanese Empress

Como Lake

Are you planning a vacation to Lake Como? Today, we’ll take you on a journey through charming villages, natural landscapes, and historic villas.

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

Rustic Bread Frittata with Broccoli stalks

Rustic Bread Frittata with Broccoli stalks

The art of kitchen reuse for a tasty and flavorful dish

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

Modica, Sicily

Sicily: a Paradise of Sea, Nature, and History

Sicily offers a unique mix of nature, sea, culture, and history, meeting the needs of every traveler—from volcanoes to smaller islands.

Carciofi alla giudia

Carciofi alla Giudia

The recipe for traditional Jewish‑style fried artichokes

Masseria, outdoors

Discover Puglia’s Masserie: Rural Charm and Heritage

Once fortified farmhouses, today masserie are peaceful retreats for travelers seeking authentic experiences

Vegan Chocolate and Almond Muffin

Vegan dark chocolate and almond muffins

Let's get ready for World Chocolate Day with these delicious treats made without butter, eggs, or milk

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

Ricotta and sour cherry tart

Ricotta and sour cherry tart

A great classic of Jewish-Roman pastry, perfect for summer

Asparagus consommé with poached egg and parmesan

Asparagus consommé

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

cooking class

Cooking Classes: Discover Authentic Italy with Cesarine

Discover the heart of Italy through fresh pasta, family recipes, and the scent of home

Cesarina Lara and meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions

Meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions

A rustic vegetarian classic from Tuscany’s farming tradition

Zucchini Pesto and Goat Cheese Risotto

Zucchini Pesto and Goat Cheese Risotto

Let’s welcome summer with a dish that celebrates one of the most beloved vegetables of the season

pasta alla norma

Pasta alla Norma: a Sicilian classic to try

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

Cesarina Sara

Let’s meet Cesarina Sara

Straight from Peschiera del Garda, our Cesarina Sara shares a creative recipe that reinvents tradition

Sweet and Sour Tuna

Tunnina ca cipuddata: the taste of the Sicilian summer

A simple and flavorful dish that can be served warm or cold

Pesaro’s Piada Sfogliata (flatbread) by Cesarina Silvana - making of

Pesaro’s Piadina Sfogliata (flatbread)

Straight from Marche, a fragrant street food rich in tradition

Wild asparagus risotto with spring herbs

Wild asparagus risotto with spring herbs

A journey through spring flavors where freshness, aroma, and tradition meet in an elegant and flavorful dish

Nettle Ravioli with Butter and Sage by Cesarina Benedetta from Turin

Nettle Ravioli with Butter and Sage

A flavorful first course, perfect for a Sunday family lunch

Cesarina Monica's Potato, Rice, and Mussels Tiella

Discovering an ancient dish that tells the story of Bari

Tiella with potatoes, rice, and mussels is a pillar of Apulian cuisine: discover it with our Cesarina Monica

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

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart

Apricot Compote and Cardamom Tart

Sun, smiles, and apricot tart—make summer special with the Cesarine’s recipe

Pasta Alfredo

Pasta Alfredo

Discover the original recipe of Pasta Alfredo, the Italian dish born in Rome that became an icon of American cuisine

Torta al testo

The authentic Torta al Testo by our Cesarina Simonetta

An ancient bread with a unique flavor from ash baking

Belgirate, Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore: timeless elegance between nature, history, and flavors

A mini-guide to fully experience the beauties of this corner of paradise

Roma, Colosseo

Roman Cuisine

Roman cuisine is a true journey through time, where tradition and history blend into dishes full of flavor and cultural richness

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