Claudia&Julia's blog

Portuguese gastronomy has so many recipes with cod that we could prepare one every day of the year and not repeat it. This is one of the most popular inside and outside the neighboring country. At home, even the least fond of fish like it a lot, something that is appreciated. As well as the fact that it is a very simple dish to prepare and that it does not require strange ingredients or strange gadgets.

These turkey and zucchini burgers are healthier than what we are used to in a burger. The recipe is from the famous cook Ottolenghi and follows its line of simple combinations with wonderful spices, in this case with cumin and cayenne, two spices that make a phenomenal combo.

Tofu is the most used food to substitute meat. So if you have decided to reduce the consumption of animal protein in your diet, a good option is to use this ingredient. Although when you try it for the first time, you will surely find it a bit bland… But I have the solution! If we make marinated tofu, its flavor changes radically and we can use it in multiple preparations and add a plus of flavor.

Who doesn't like a good rice as the culmination of a morning at the pool or beach! This black rice recipe is one of my favorite versions of what we colloquially call “paella” after all.

In summer we don't feel like cooking so much and spending hours in front of the stove, but we can't live on salads alone. Savory tarts are a good solution to serve at a summer dinner. It is true that we tend to resort to wheat flour as a base for our cakes, but there are actually other good, healthy options that are a little different from the usual ones.

Patri, author of Flavors and Moments, brings us the tricks to make the tastiest potato gratin. It is a great recipe to enjoy as a first course or to accompany a second course of meat or fish. You will see that it becomes a staple recipe.

Today is crepe day and Miriam, the Winter Guest, brings us what the French call galette complete: a crepe with cheese, ham and egg. An explosive combination to make your loved ones enjoy a most Breton dinner. Happy day!

You won't be able to resist preparing these noodles with vegetables and chicken! Mie Goreng is a perfect recipe to enjoy on a daily basis. It is brought to us by Eva, from Bake-Street, and I assure you that you will love it!

Juana, author of La Cocina de Babel, brings us some salty oriental-style pancakes with crab and vegetables. A very tasty and healthy recipe, I assure you that you will enjoy these original pancakes!