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!

Homemade giardiniera
Cesarina Lucia shows us how to prepare this fresh and colorful dish, ideal as an appetizer or side dish
Discover moreArticles

Fresh and Fragrant: Cesarina Rosa’s Citrus Wreath
Discover how to prepare this Sicilian gelo, a light dessert where winter fruits gently lead us into spring

Manfrigole: Pancakes from Upper Valtellina
Bring this rich and tasty dish to the table, perfect to share with loved ones during winter dinners

Nosecc Bergamaschi: the taste of Bergamo’s Winter
Savoy cabbage rolls filled with meat, a traditional cold-season dish that preserves the secrets of Bergamo’s rural cuisine

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

Chickpea and black kale soup: a warm embrace on cold days
A few simple ingredients, carefully combined, turn an ordinary soup into a warm embrace on winter days

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

Cassoeula: Lombardy’s Ultimate Winter Comfort Food
Join us as we prepare this simple yet flavorful dish, starring winter cabbage

International Mountain Day: A Commitment to the Future
Let’s celebrate International Mountain Day together by making a traditional dessert: Chestnut Cake

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

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

A bite of autumn: Catia’s vegetarian pear tart
A simple yet refined dessert that captures the bold flavors of the season

Winter Panzanella
A reinterpretation of the famous Tuscan dish with ingredients typical of the colder months

Waiting for Christmas: the first course
Lasagna and the presepe: two pillars of Italian tradition that celebrate the cultural diversity of our country.

Waiting for Christmas: the appetizer
From appetizer to dessert: the best Cesarine recipes to celebrate Christmas with flavor and joy
