Maria

Cesarina from 2023

My speciality: Casarecce with broccoli cream walnuts and speck

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Maria!

I really enjoy working in the kitchen and love learning to prepare new dishes, which, along with traditional recipes, are always well-received at my table. I have Neapolitan origins, so those who come to eat at my place usually prefer that cuisine. However, I take pleasure in cooking any kind of recipe: from appetizers, soups, first and second courses of meat and fish, to desserts. All of this is tied to a light and flavorful cuisine, limiting the use of fats and fried foods.

My specialities

Homemade fettuccine with fish from the lake
Casarecce with broccoli cream walnuts and speck
Pork fillet in pistachio crust

Experiences

5 (5)

Cooking classes

At the table with the flavors of the Italian traditionHosted by Maria

Desenzano del Garda

€149 per guest

Shared Experience

In a shared experience, other guests may be added, up to the maximum number of people that the host can accommodate. Therefore you may have the opportunity to share your passion for good food and cooking with other people from all over the world!

5 (5)

Cooking classes

Flavor and creativity, appetizers for all tastesHosted by Maria

Pasta all'Italiana, from a CesarinaHosted by Maria

Journey into seasonal flavors with Italian risottoHosted by Maria

Desenzano del Garda

€76 per guest

Shared Experience

Reviews

5.0

7 reviews

: Our time and experience with Maria was fantastic. We had an absolute blast learning to make ravioli, tagliatelle and tiramisu and just talking about our lives and past experiences. Maria's house and personality were very warm and welcoming and we would love to return in the future.
: Amazing experience learning to make pasta and tiramisu.Maria welcomed us into her home and provided us with an experience we will never forget! Highly recommend!!
: I enjoyed the class Maria P. taught. She explained things clearly and was will to use google translate to be sure I understood. I would recommend her cooking class to everyone. Plus Desenzano is a beautiful spot.
: Our Cesarine experience with Maria was outstanding. She welcomed us into her lovely home and immediately we felt comfortable and relaxed. She taught us how to prepare authentic Italian pasta Tagliatelle and Ravioli, and the classic Tiramisu! She also prepared for us an appetiser of delicious antipasti, all of which was suited to our dietary preferences - we really felt like we had been invited to a friends house for dinner. A truly unique experience we will never forget, I would recommend to anyone who wants a taste of authentic Italian home cooking and warm hospitality! Grazie Mille Maria!
: We had the most wonderful evening with Mariolina (Maria), and truly felt like we were visiting a long lost family member. She made us very welcome in her home and was a great teacher! We thoroughly enjoyed making the pasta and tiramisu and the aperitivo she had prepared was delicious. We can't wait to try out making this again at home. Thank you Mariolina for giving us an unforgettable experience.