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Let's meet Cesarina Francesca
From Civitavecchia, Francesca shares her passion for cooking and presents her recipe for Neapolitan pastiera
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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

Stuffed and Fried Zucchini Flowers
Un classico sfizioso della cucina italiana, veloce da preparare e adatto per tantissime occasioni

Lavender Gelato
A delicate and aromatic gelato, perfect for those who love experimenting with original flavors

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.

Discover Puglia’s Masserie: Rural Charm and Heritage
Once fortified farmhouses, today masserie are peaceful retreats for travelers seeking authentic experiences

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 Italian Summer Salad
A fresh, light, and colorful dish, perfect for these warm, sun-filled day

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

Cooking Classes: Discover Authentic Italy with Cesarine
Discover the heart of Italy through fresh pasta, family recipes, and the scent of home

Meatless patties with Certaldo Spring Onions
A rustic vegetarian classic from Tuscany’s farming tradition

Zucchini Pesto and Goat Cheese Risotto
Let’s welcome summer with a dish that celebrates one of the most beloved vegetables of the season

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

Tunnina ca cipuddata: the taste of the Sicilian summer
A simple and flavorful dish that can be served warm or cold

Pesaro’s Piadina Sfogliata (flatbread)
Straight from Marche, a fragrant street food rich in tradition

Wild asparagus risotto with spring herbs
A journey through spring flavors where freshness, aroma, and tradition meet in an elegant and flavorful dish

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