The Cesarine's Cookbook

Plenty of almonds for a dessert that's impossible to enjoy without making crumbs

Discover this traditional Epiphany cake from Cuneo, filled with a fun hidden surprise

Let’s make these super soft and indulgent pastries, traditional to Roman cuisine, here presented with a vegan twist

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

A crunchy yet creamy frozen dessert, perfect for holidays and special occasions

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

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

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

Let’s celebrate International Mountain Day together by making a traditional dessert: Chestnut Cake

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

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

This traditional dessert from Southern Italy captures the essence of autumn in a golden preserve made from quince

Little pockets of sweetness with a soft dough, filled with ricotta and chocolate

The traditional grape syrup from Southern Italy, made from cooked grape must and commonly used to flavor typical Apulian desserts

A soft focaccia rich with dried fruit, traditionally baked to mark the Day of the Dead commemoration

A rustic dessert from the Siena tradition, prepared for All Saints’ Day and the All Souls’ Day

A simple yet refined dessert that captures the bold flavors of the season

Delicious cookies with a hint of cinnamon to win over witches, ghosts, and above all the little monsters knocking at our doors

Once a humble peasant dish, today it’s a beloved staple on autumn tables and at seasonal festivals

Tall, fluffy and fragrant, a festive cake that stands out for its unique shape

Simple, aromatic, and irresistible, wine cookies take us back to the essence of tradition

Milk, honey, and eggs for an ancient dessert, brought back today by our Cesarina Francesca

Light, crisp, and kissed with orange aroma, these cookies are made for sweet moments—shared or savored solo

The super-crunchy almond-based cake, “cousin” of the Mantovan Sbrisolona

The peaches turn into delicate shells hiding a luscious chocolate and amaretti center

Bring a taste of Sicily to your kitchen with this refreshing dessert, a summer favorite across the island

Straight from the rural tradition, a zero-waste recipe made with stale bread

An explosion of Mediterranean aromas—from jasmine to cinnamon—and a charming Sicilian language twist

A journey through aristocratic Sicily with a dessert that tells the story of the 19th century

From Civitavecchia, Francesca shares her passion for cooking and presents her recipe for Neapolitan pastiera

A classic Sicilian dessert, bursting with the color and fragrance of sunshine and summer

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

Let's get ready for World Chocolate Day with these delicious treats made without butter, eggs, or milk

A great classic of Jewish-Roman pastry, perfect for summer

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

Sun, smiles, and apricot tart—make summer special with the Cesarine’s recipe