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!

Milk, Honey and Egg Pudding (Tiropatina)

At the origins of pudding: Tiropatina

Milk, honey, and eggs for an ancient dessert, brought back today by our Cesarina Francesca

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Milk, Honey and Egg Pudding (Tiropatina)

At the origins of pudding: Tiropatina

Milk, honey, and eggs for an ancient dessert, brought back today by our Cesarina Francesca

Biscotti salentini

Salento Cookies: a taste of home and childhood memories

Light, crisp, and kissed with orange aroma, these cookies are made for sweet moments—shared or savored solo

Fregolotta by Cesarina Elisa

Fregolotta tart

The super-crunchy almond-based cake, “cousin” of the Mantovan Sbrisolona

Back to school: books on the teacher’s desk with crayons

Healthy and Tasty Snacks for Back to School

From fresh fruit to homemade bars: simple, kid-friendly snack ideas to keep children energized and happy at school

Cotoletta alla Milanese served with arugula and cherry tomatoes

The Cotoletta Milanese: Lombardy’s Golden Classic

Learn to make this iconic Milanese dish with Cesarina Sissi’s authentic recipe

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups by Cesarina Antonella

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups

Savor Summer: a fresh and light seasonal favorite

Fig Jam with Lemon and Rosemary in a Glass Jar

Fig Jam with Lemon and Rosemary

A refined recipe designed to elevate breakfast and create sophisticated gourmet pairings

Stuffed peaches with chocolate and amaretti, traditional Piedmontese recipe

Oven-Baked Stuffed Peaches

The peaches turn into delicate shells hiding a luscious chocolate and amaretti center

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

Calascioni ciociari (traditional baked savory pastries)

Calascioni Ciociari

A traditional Lazio rustic treat that steals the spotlight at any table

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

Capunti Pasta with Arugula and Sweet Cherry Tomatoes

Fresh Capunti Pasta with Arugula and Sweet Cherry Tomatoes

Simple and fast to prepare, and just as delicious served cold as a summer pasta salad

Blancmange

Biancomangiare (Blancmange)

The white dessert of Arab origin, fresh, quick, and with a summer scent

Pici

Pici pasta with aglione sauce

An authentic and genuine Tuscan dish where handmade pici pasta meets the delicate aroma of Valdichiana’s aglione

Salsa tonnata

Tuna Sauce: creamy summer freshness

Tasty and irresistible, let's find out how to make this staple of Italian cuisine

Gnocchi alla sorrentina

A dive into flavor with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

A simple and irresistible recipe that tastes like Italian summer and tradition

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

Torta Putana, a typical cake from Vicenza

A typical Vicentine cake with a… bold name!

Straight from the rural tradition, a zero-waste recipe made with stale bread

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

Gelo di melone (Watermelon), Sicilian pudding

Sicilian Watermelon Pudding: A Taste of Italian Summer

An explosion of Mediterranean aromas—from jasmine to cinnamon—and a charming Sicilian language twist

Gattopardo rum jelly

Gattopardo rum jelly

A journey through aristocratic Sicily with a dessert that tells the story of the 19th century

Scacciata siciliana di Cesarina Giampatrizia

Crispy on the outside, irresistible on the inside: the Sicilian Scacciata

From peasant traditions, the recipe of what is now one of the symbols of Sicilian street food.

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

Carrot and broccoli flan by Cesarina Michela

Carrot and broccoli flan with Parmesan sauce

A creative dish, easy to prepare and very tasty

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

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