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Sporcamuss

Sporcamuss: Traditional Sweet from Apulia

On this festive day, let’s prepare a simple, delicious, and delightfully messy dessert!

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Sporcamuss

Sporcamuss: Traditional Sweet from Apulia

On this festive day, let’s prepare a simple, delicious, and delightfully messy dessert!

Pugliese-Style Baccalà

Flavors of the Sea for Christmas Eve

Baccalà alla Pugliese: a classic second course from Bari’s tradition

Cartellate on a baking tray by Cesarina Stefania

Cartellate with Vincotto

From Puglia, a traditional dessert that cannot be missed on holiday tables

Christmas lunch, holiday table, the best recipes for a perfect menu

25 Traditional Italian Christmas Recipes for a Perfect Holiday Menu

From appetizers to desserts, discover authentic Italian dishes to make your Christmas dinner unforgettable

Susamielli, Cesarina Francesca, Neapolitan tradition, Christmas, cookies

Susamielli

Serve these crunchy, spiced cookies on your holiday table, a true classic of Neapolitan tradition

Christmas Cake Filled with Diplomatic Cream

Christmas Cake Filled with Diplomatic Cream

Soft sponge cake layers soaked in rum create a stunning dessert that will elevate your holiday table

Struffoli, a traditional Christmas dessert from Campania, Cesarina Patrizia, Christmas Menu 2025

Christmas Dinner, dessert: Struffoli

For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a dessert that is both delightful and simple to prepare, a true classic of Neapolitan festive traditions

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

Roast veal, main course, 2025 Christmas menu, Cesarina Sissi

Christmas Dinner, Main Course: Roast Veal

For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a main course that is both delicious and simple to prepare, the king of Italian festive tables

Agnolotti alla Cavour, a traditional Piedmontese first course, Christmas 2025, holiday table, Cesarina Iva

Christmas Dinner, First Course: Agnolotti alla Cavour

For your 2025 Christmas table, we bring you a rich and generous first course inspired by the culinary traditions of Piedmont

Potato pie, Christmas menu 2025, starter

Christmas Dinner, Starter: Potato Pie

For your 2025 Christmas table, we present a tasty and super easy-to-make appetizer, typical of the Trentino tradition

Nativity scene, Christmas crèche, Italy’s most beautiful nativity scenes of 2025

Ten Italian Nativity Scenes You Shouldn’t Miss

From Lignano’s sand nativity to Matera’s living scene: explore Italy’s most magical Nativity Scenes

Christmas Markets in Italy 2025-2026

Christmas Markets in Italy: all the magic of the holidays

From Bolzano to Naples and down to Cagliari, discover dates and events for a journey through Italy’s scents, music, and Christmas magic

Pettole, also known as pittule, a traditional Apulian treat enjoyed at Christmas or on St. Martin’s Day

Pettole: Traditional Italian Fried Dough for St. Martin’s Feast

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

pitfire in the fireplace

Waiting for Christmas: second course

Myth and tradition: from the roast in pastry to Santa Claus' story

Christmas markets with snow

Waiting for Christmas: the first course

Lasagna and the presepe: two pillars of Italian tradition that celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.

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