The Cesarine's Cookbook

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!

Garden frittata, seasonal vegetable frittata by Cesarina Elena

Garden Vegetable Frittata

Colorful, wholesome and ready in minutes: this garden vegetable frittata is perfect for a healthy, seasonal meal

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Sfinci di San Giuseppe

Sfinci di San Giuseppe: the Father’s Day dessert

This year, make Father’s Day sweet, fragrant, and truly memorable with Sfinci di San Giuseppe

Citrus Wreath: the traditional Sicilian citrus gelo prepared by Cesarina Rosa

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

Catanese Scacciata: the savory pie typical of Eastern Sicily, a flaky crust enclosing a rich and flavorful filling

Scacciata Catanese

The savory pie typical of Eastern Sicily: a flaky crust enclosing a rich and flavorful filling

Capellini Casserole

Capellini Casserole: a delight everyone loves

Learn how to prepare capellini casserole, a light comfort food with a soft, tender center and a crispy crust

Carnival Sfince, delicious leavened fritters, soft inside and crispy outside

Carnival Sfince: Sicilian fried dough treats

Celebrate the last day of Carnival with Sfince, easy-to-make Sicilian treats that are a must on holiday tables

Falsomagro

Il Falsomagro: one of the most iconic second courses in Sicilian cuisine

A dish that wins everyone over with its generous filling, typical of Sicilian holiday tables

Almond parfait with warm chocolate sauce, classic Sicilian dessert

Sicilian Almond Parfait with Warm Chocolate Sauce

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

Cotognata

Discover the magic of autumn with Cotognata

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

Ravazzate

Sicilian Ravazzate: a timeless classic of Palermo’s Rosticceria

A traditional Sicilian recipe with a simple dough that hides a rich filling of ragù and peas

Iris

Baked Sicilian Iris: the dessert with a delicious heart

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

Cesarini Chiara and Francesco

Getting to Know Cesarini Chiara and Francesco from Turin

Chiara and Francesco, lovers of cooking since childhood, bring the flavors of their beloved Sicily to the table of their home in Turin

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups by Cesarina Antonella

Sicilian-Style Baked Eggplant Roll-Ups

Savor Summer: a fresh and light seasonal favorite

Sicilian Pistachio Granita in Cups

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

Blancmange

Biancomangiare (Blancmange)

The white dessert of Arab origin, fresh, quick, and with a summer scent

Gelo di melone (Watermelon), Sicilian pudding

Sicilian Watermelon Pudding: A Taste of Italian Summer

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

Gattopardo rum jelly

Gattopardo rum jelly

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

Scacciata siciliana di Cesarina Giampatrizia

Crispy on the outside, irresistible on the inside: the Sicilian Scacciata

From peasant traditions, the recipe of what is now one of the symbols of Sicilian street food.

Cesarina Francesca at work in front of the cutting board

Let's meet Cesarina Francesca

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

Lemon gelo (fruit-based pudding

A Spoonful of Summer: Lemon Gelo

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

Almond milk, almonds

Sicilian Almond Milk

La bevanda rinfrescante sana e leggera, ideale per affrontare le calde giornate estive

Modica, Sicily

Sicily: a Paradise of Sea, Nature, and History

Sicily offers a unique mix of nature, sea, culture, and history, meeting the needs of every traveler—from volcanoes to smaller islands.

pasta alla norma

Pasta alla Norma: a Sicilian classic to try

Discover how to make it and why it's called "Norma"

Sweet and Sour Tuna

Tunnina ca cipuddata: the taste of the Sicilian summer

A simple and flavorful dish that can be served warm or cold

Egglplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di melanzane)

Egglplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di melanzane)

One of the most classic dishes of Italian cuisine

Bee

World Bee Day 2025

The World Bee Day celebrates these guardians of biodiversity, producers of honey, a special ingredient in our cuisine

Frittedda by Cesarina Francesca, peas, artichokes, fava beans

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

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli

A tribute to Sicilian tradition: handmade busiate with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs.

Sicilian pasta

The Sicilian Cuisine

A millennia-long history of cultural encounters that has produced unique combinations of tastes and flavors

Muffolette di Cesarina Mariolina

A traditional Sicilian sandwich for a lunch break or a snack

Let's learn how to make Muffuletta a delicious sesame seed bread

Antonio Campo

Let’s Meet Cesarino Antonio

Antonio, a true Palermitan, is passionate about art and cooking, and today he shares with us his recipe for a truly special dish

Stuffed Easter Eggs on a Parmesan Basket

Stuffed Easter Eggs on a Parmesan Basket

A simple yet impressive Easter appetizer: stuffed eggs placed on crispy Parmesan baskets, for an elegant and playful dish

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

Easter Shell Pasta Casserole

A treasure chest of lettuce leaves that encloses a flavorful surprise

pupi con l'uovo

Pupi with the egg

Coming from the Sicilian Easter tradition, this sweet hides a surprise inside

Carciofi col tappo (Artichokes with a lid) by Cesarina Mariolina

Carciofi col tappo (Artichokes with a lid)

A typical Sicilian recipe where artichokes become treasure chests full of flavor

Artichoke Tortelli

Artichoke Tortelli

A delicious first course that highlights the delicate flavor of artichokes

Cassatelle siciliane with ricotta by Cesarina Maria Giulia

Sicilian Cassatelle

Sweet pastry pockets filled with ricotta, perfect for Carnival

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