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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
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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

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

Pasta Alfredo
Discover the original recipe of Pasta Alfredo, the Italian dish born in Rome that became an icon of American cuisine
The authentic Torta al Testo by our Cesarina Simonetta
An ancient bread with a unique flavor from ash baking

Lake Maggiore: timeless elegance between nature, history, and flavors
A mini-guide to fully experience the beauties of this corner of paradise

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

Pinoli di Bobbio: the gastronomic gem of the Trebbia Valley
A rare dish with a rich history, made with simple ingredients yet full of flavor

Pan Caciato
A delicious appetizer typical of Umbrian tradition, perfect to enjoy on its own or paired with cured meats.

From the tradition of Campanian cuisine, the mallone
A simple side dish of turnips and potatoes (made even more delicious here with a special ingredient)

World Bee Day 2025
The World Bee Day celebrates these guardians of biodiversity, producers of honey, a special ingredient in our cuisine

From Verona, small treasures of goodness: the Risini
A fragrant shortcrust pastry shell contains a delicious soft filling made of rice

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

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

Let's celebrate all moms with a delicious two-chocolate and orange mousse cake!
A soft and exquisite dessert, an original gift idea to celebrate this special occasion

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli
A tribute to Sicilian tradition: handmade busiate with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs.

The Sicilian Cuisine
A millennia-long history of cultural encounters that has produced unique combinations of tastes and flavors

A traditional Sicilian sandwich for a lunch break or a snack
Let's learn how to make Muffuletta a delicious sesame seed bread

Strawberry Risotto: the unexpected springtime first course
With its tantalizing sweet-and-sour flavor, this first course is sure to impress friends and family

Cesarina Francesca's Brioche Cake
Fragrant and soft, this dessert will make you forget about bakery brioche

Rustic Tuscan traditions: Pappa al Pomodoro
Only three ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish everyone will love

The Cesarina Daniela teaches us how to make Sgabei
Here is the recipe for a fragrant appetizer suitable for everyone

Tigelle: the typical Crescentine from Modena
Delicious flatbreads to fill in a thousand different ways

From Calabria, traditional Easter cookies: Cudduraci
The unmistakable pastries (that also pair well with cured meats) with an egg in the center

Let’s Meet Cesarino Antonio
Antonio, a true Palermitan, is passionate about art and cooking, and today he shares with us his recipe for a truly special dish

From the heart of Romagna, latte brulè
A delicious spoon dessert made with simple and wholesome ingredients

Lamb and marretto with potatoes and roasted lampascioni
A typical dish of Pugliese Easter cuisine, a blend of Mediterranean flavors with an authentic and traditional taste

Stuffed Easter Eggs on a Parmesan Basket
A simple yet impressive Easter appetizer: stuffed eggs placed on crispy Parmesan baskets, for an elegant and playful dish