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Bread balls
From rural tradition to sustainable cooking: bread balls turn leftovers into a burst of flavour
At the origins of pudding: Tiropatina
Milk, honey, and eggs for an ancient dessert, brought back today by our Cesarina Francesca
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
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
The Cotoletta Milanese: Lombardy’s Golden Classic
Learn to make this iconic Milanese dish with Cesarina Sissi’s authentic recipe
Fig Jam with Lemon and Rosemary
A refined recipe designed to elevate breakfast and create sophisticated gourmet pairings
Oven-Baked Stuffed Peaches
The peaches turn into delicate shells hiding a luscious chocolate and amaretti center
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
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
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
Pici pasta with aglione sauce
An authentic and genuine Tuscan dish where handmade pici pasta meets the delicate aroma of Valdichiana’s aglione
Tuna Sauce: creamy summer freshness
Tasty and irresistible, let's find out how to make this staple of Italian cuisine
A dive into flavor with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
A simple and irresistible recipe that tastes like Italian summer and tradition
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
A typical Vicentine cake with a… bold name!
Straight from the rural tradition, a zero-waste recipe made with stale bread
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
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
A journey through aristocratic Sicily with a dessert that tells the story of the 19th century
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
From garden to table: a flavorful and simple vegetable mix, similar to ratatouille, with all the colors of summer
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
Mediterranean elegance: a traditional Campanian dish that has won over the palate of the Japanese Empress
Are you planning a vacation to Lake Como? Today, we’ll take you on a journey through charming villages, natural landscapes, and historic villas.
Acquasale: a Southern Italian summer in a bowl
A handful of simple ingredients for a dish that's fresh, light, and full of flavor
A Spoonful of Summer: Lemon Gelo
A classic Sicilian dessert, bursting with the color and fragrance of sunshine and summer
Sicilian Almond Milk
La bevanda rinfrescante sana e leggera, ideale per affrontare le calde giornate estive
Lentils and the scent of ragù
A vegan/vegetarian ragù that won't make you miss the classic meat-based ragù
Summer on a plate with zucchini alla scapece
An authentic Campanian recipe that turns simplicity into flavour