The Cesarine's Cookbook

Delicious fried dough balls coated in honey and decorated with sugar sprinkles: a must on holiday tables in Campania for Christmas and Carnival

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by preparing a delicious dessert to share with your special someone!

Let’s meet Andrea and Marta, the Cesarini from Bologna: between Italian cuisine and tradition, he explores the chemistry of each dish, while she gives free rein to her creativity

A rustic dish made with simple ingredients, a true classic that we present here with an original touch: the peppery note of turmeric

Across Emilia the name may vary, but the taste is always the same: pure, irresistible Italian street food

A soup typical of rural tradition, able to warm the heart on cold winter days

Hearty and full of flavor, it was considered the perfect dish to serve on special occasions, especially during the winter months.

The truffle-textured chocolate cake born from a happy mistake

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside: with this recipe, no mixers are needed, just the joy of getting your hands messy

A few simple ingredients, carefully combined, turn an ordinary soup into a warm embrace on winter days

We’re celebrating World Pizza Day 2026 with a flavorful, rustic dish of ancient origins, a specialty from the Cicolano region

Bolognese ragù is time, patience, and love: discover this sauce that symbolizes Emilian cuisine

A thin, crackly flatbread that’s perfect for happy hour or as a base for toppings

Genovese pesto and trofie are the iconic Ligurian pairing: a healthy, traditional, and flavor-packed dish

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

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

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

Celebrate the day dedicated to spaghetti by serving their iconic version from Bari: Spaghetti all’Assassina

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

The new year has arrived, and with January comes Veganuary: the month to explore a healthy, sustainable vegan lifestyle

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

A tasty and easy-to-make main course from Apulian tradition

Let’s have a chat with Cesarina Pina, a passionate home cook and lover of all things leavened, who shares her story of life between the table and the stage

A rich and hearty baked pasta dish, similar to lasagna, and a staple of long Sunday lunches

A tasty finger food suitable for many occasions

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

Baccalà alla Pugliese: a classic second course from Bari’s tradition

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

From Puglia, a traditional dessert that cannot be missed on holiday tables

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

Discover how to make this iconic dish from Bologna’s rich food tradition, a recipe so beloved it even has its own fan club

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

Join us as we prepare this simple yet flavorful dish, starring winter cabbage

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