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!
Buckwheat Cake: A Rustic Yet Refined Dessert
Buckwheat cake tells the story of Trentino-Alto Adige through tradition, family memories, and flavor contrasts that win you over at the first
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Carbonara, but vegan
For Carbonara Day, let yourself be surprised by this dish that reinterprets tradition in a 100% plant-based key

A journey into Sicilian street food: chickpea panelle
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these delights turn every bite into a dive into the island’s tradition

A quick and flavorful appetizer: fried Nolca olives
From Puglia’s tradition, a humble and simple dish full of flavor, perfect for a casual appetizer or aperitivo

Barley and Vegetable Soup (Zuppa di Orzo)
A rustic dish made with simple ingredients, a true classic that we present here with an original touch: the peppery note of turmeric

Scrocchiarella: crispy Tuscan flatbread with Certaldo onion
A thin, crackly flatbread that’s perfect for happy hour or as a base for toppings

Homemade Strascinate
The pasta that captures the most authentic flavors of Southern Italian tradition

Veganuary: what is the 100% green global challenge
The new year has arrived, and with January comes Veganuary: the month to explore a healthy, sustainable vegan lifestyle

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

World Vegan Day 2025
An opportunity to reflect on health, the environment, and cuisine. And moreover, a plant-based recipe from rural tradition: fava beans and chicory

Cozy up with a bowl of Pasta e Fagioli this fall
Join us in cooking this beloved Italian classic, just the way our Cesarina Emilia makes it

Waste-Free Bruschetta with Broccoli or Cauliflower Leaves
Make a delicious and imaginative appetizer from broccoli and cauliflower leaves that would otherwise be thrown away

Sicilian Pistachio Granita: a refreshing summer dessert you’ll love
Bring a taste of Sicily to your kitchen with this refreshing dessert, a summer favorite across the island

Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce: capture the taste of summer in a jar
Just a few simple ingredients create a flavorful, authentic Italian pasta sauce that’s perfect for countless dishes

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

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

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

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

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

Strawberry Risotto: the unexpected springtime first course
With its tantalizing sweet-and-sour flavor, this first course is sure to impress friends and family

Rustic Tuscan traditions: Pappa al Pomodoro
Only three ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish everyone will love

The Cesarina Daniela teaches us how to make Sgabei
Here is the recipe for a fragrant appetizer suitable for everyone

The Castagnaccio: a symphony of autumn flavors
A perfect balance between sweet and savory, ready to surprise you with its authentic flavors and timeless simplicity.

Autumn in Tuscany: Ribollita
A region with an unforgettable cultural, artistic, and food and wine heritage






