The Cesarine's Cookbook

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

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

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

Traditionally made on November 11 and at Christmas: discover the story and recipe behind Salento’s pettole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A simple yet refined dessert that captures the bold flavors of the season

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

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

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

How to make fried doughballs, a typical Florentine streetfood speciality