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!

Santa Lucia's Eyes

Saint Lucy's day in Apulia

On December 13th, celebrate the Christian martyr by making Santa Lucia’s Eyes: sweet white wine tarallini that are simple and irresistible

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Roma, Colosseo

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, gnocchetti di Bobbio, Cesarina Mariacristina

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

Pancaciati

Pan Caciato

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

Mallone

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)

Erbazzone reggiano (savoury pie)

Erbazzone (savoury pie)

The tasty savory pie filled with vegetables and Parmigiano Reggiano

Alberobello’s Trulli, Puglia

Trulli: Puglia’s Secret Treasure

Discover the Magic of Alberobello’s Trulli and Traditional Flavors

Bee

World Bee Day 2025

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

Risini from Verona

From Verona, small treasures of goodness: the Risini

A fragrant shortcrust pastry shell contains a delicious soft filling made of rice

Rolling pin, flour, eggs, butter, World Baking Day

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 by Cesarina Anna

Fennel in tomato sauce, authentic flavor

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

Cassoni romagnoli (Romagnolo stuffed flatbread) with wild herbs

Cassoni romagnoli

With Cesarina Patrizia, let's discover how to prepare this delicious street food

Frittedda by Cesarina Francesca, peas, artichokes, fava beans

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

Cesarina making a dessert with a guest

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

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli

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

Sicilian pasta

The Sicilian Cuisine

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

Muffolette di Cesarina Mariolina

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

Strawberry Risotto: the unexpected springtime first course

With its tantalizing sweet-and-sour flavor, this first course is sure to impress friends and family

Brioche cake by Cesarina Francesca

Cesarina Francesca's Brioche Cake

Fragrant and soft, this dessert will make you forget about bakery brioche

Pappa al pomodoro by Cesarina Sara

Rustic Tuscan traditions: Pappa al Pomodoro

Only three ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish everyone will love

Basil crepes with ricotta

Basil crepes with ricotta

A fresh and quick dish to prepare that will win you over

cesarina daniela

The Cesarina Daniela teaches us how to make Sgabei

Here is the recipe for a fragrant appetizer suitable for everyone

Crescentine (tigelle) by Cesarina Claudia

Tigelle: the typical Crescentine from Modena

Delicious flatbreads to fill in a thousand different ways

Bolognese Lasagna

Bolognese Lasagna

Layers of goodness for a dish that symbolizes family celebrations

Cudduraci (Easter cookies)

From Calabria, traditional Easter cookies: Cudduraci

The unmistakable pastries (that also pair well with cured meats) with an egg in the center

Antonio Campo

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

Latte brulè on a plate

From the heart of Romagna, latte brulè

A delicious spoon dessert made with simple and wholesome ingredients

Lamb and meatball with potatoes and roasted lampascioni

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

Fried Apulian Panzerotti by Cesarina Domenica

Fried Apulian Panzerotti

Tempting golden half-moons, perfect as an appetizer or street food

Stuffed Easter Eggs on a Parmesan Basket

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

World Earth Day, meadow, clouds, and sunset sun

Earth Day: A Global Commitment

An event to promote a culture of small daily actions to save our planet

Roasted Lamb

Roasted Lamb

A typical recipe from Pugliese cuisine, a flavorful dish made with simple ingredients, perfect for Easter lunch

Easter Cheese Cake

Easter Cheese Cake

Salty and flavorful bread, thanks to the cheeses used in its preparation, a typical Umbrian appetizer for the Easter holiday season

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

A treasure chest of lettuce leaves that encloses a flavorful surprise

pupi con l'uovo

Pupi with the egg

Coming from the Sicilian Easter tradition, this sweet hides a surprise inside

Dormienti, Traditional Easter Sweet from Ginosa

Dormienti

A delicious and lesser-known Easter dessert from the tradition of Ginosa

Ciaccia with lardons

Ciaccia with lardons

Loaf of bread with pancetta cubes, typical of Tuscan cuisine, with an authentic flavor that is characteristic of the peasant tradition

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