Claudia&Julia's blog

Frying food is popularly considered an unhealthy option, since we add more oil to food than using other types of cooking. Today we are going to see that not everything is disadvantages and how we can make and enjoy a good fried food.

How do you cook on the grill? Is it better to use a frying pan or a grill for grilling? Is it worth using a grill instead of a frying pan? We tell you.

Kitchen mandolines can be a very practical kitchen utensil, but if you are thinking of buying a mandoline it is important to choose the right one for you. Compact or professional mandolin? French or Japanese cut? What are the differences between mandolins and which one interests you more? Or let's go to the basics: What can you do with a kitchen mandolin? You are going to discover everything about kitchen mandolins!

Do you want to buy a wok to cook but you have not just decided? After reading this post you will have it very clear and you will not be able to cook some recipes without a wok.

There are days when I don't have much time to spend long hours in the kitchen. I wish I could spend time with it whenever I feel like it, but sometimes I have to cook something in record time.

Today I would like to talk to you about homemade pasta. It seems complicated to elaborate and the truth is that it is not as difficult as it seems. I enjoy preparing it a lot and it is a guaranteed success at home :)

I don't know if it happens to you too, but now that we enjoy better temperatures, the fruit ripens faster than when it's not so hot. If I don't eat it in a few days, there are always some pieces that break.

This technique has been used for a long time in many ingredients so that they do not spoil and last longer. It is a culinary practice in which food is exposed to the smoke that is released from a fire formed with wood that has little resin. Today smoked foods are the star of many recipes because of their flavor and not because they are foods that must be preserved.

As you well know, I am an unconditional fan of healthy cooking and every day I try to cook recipes that help take care of myself.

I love to cook with my cocotte and with my casserole. I enjoy in the kitchen preparing stews and stews for my family and friends. I get excited every time I try new recipes. But I don't always get the measurements right and sometimes I cook for 30 instead of 4.

Have I ever explained to you how I peak healthily between meals? One day I discovered dehydrated foods and since then I have not sinned again. It is a salvation for my moments of temptation!

How many of you have received a cocotte as a gift this Christmas? If this is your first cast-iron cocotte, you will be very excited and eager to release it. Before doing so, grab a pencil and paper and take some notes, I'm going to reveal the best tricks to take care of cocottes and keep them looking like new for a long time.