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!

Bread balls
From rural tradition to sustainable cooking: bread balls turn leftovers into a burst of flavour
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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

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

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

Acquasale: a Southern Italian summer in a bowl
A handful of simple ingredients for a dish that's fresh, light, and full of flavor

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

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

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

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

Calzone with sponsali
The stuffed pizza from Bari, where rustic ingredients are transformed into a flavorful and irresistible dish.

In the heart of Apulia: Tiella with potatoes, rice, and mussels
Also known as Tiella barese, a dish where each layer is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors

Let's bid farewell to the holidays with sweetness
Our Cesarina Francesca shows us how to make Purcidduzzi, a delightful treat from Apulian tradition

A deliciously crispy fried treat: Cartellate
A dessert that is a must-have on Apulian tables during the winter season

The authentic Lecce-style pasticciotto
The story (and recipe) of the typical Salento dessert born from a mistake