Claudia&Julia's blog

I discovered this recipe for yogurt cheese balls in extra virgin olive oil some time ago and I was really eager to share it with you. You need to be organized and patient when preparing them, because the yogurt has to drain on its own and the process takes between two and three days. But apart from this minor detail, making this lovely and tasty appetizer is a breeze.

You can start getting ready because you’re going to make homemade pickled mussels! Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, gives you the recipe to make this delight, an ideal recipe for appetizers and salads.

For me, making a fondue is synonymous with a party, getting together with friends and sharing a good conversation while you eat and share a few laughs. Ultimately, it's about enjoying life — that's what it's all about, right?

Luisa Morón, author of Cocinando con mi Carmela, surprises us today with the recipe to make a most special pâté. It’s a chestnut, mushroom and smoked tofu pâté, a unique combination for you to enjoy with every bite.

Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us the potato croquette recipe that you'll enjoy both as a snack and as a side dish with any lunch or dinner. The recipe is very easy to prepare; it's just a matter of keeping a few simple tips in mind so they turn out perfect — you'll see!

Miriam, author of Invitado de Invierno, brings us today a truly delicious traditional recipe: empanadillas filled with tuna, olives, hard-boiled egg and tomato. I assure you they're worth making at home — success is guaranteed!

A few weeks ago we talked about the many advantages of pans that can be used both on the stove and in the oven, and which ones we recommended for that (you can see that post here). At the end we gave some ideas to inspire you in their use in the oven, but the truth is that, as more and more of you have one and want to make the most of it, we thought it would be useful to share a few recipes that we think you will love.

Making fresh cheese is one of those small pleasures within everyone's reach. It's just a matter of following a few steps and the satisfaction, as with any homemade item, is doubled: you enjoy the most authentic flavors and the pleasure of having made it yourself. Don't miss the homemade fresh cheese recipe brought to us today by Eva, author of Bake-Street!

Leticia, author of Revelando Sabores, returns to the blog to bring us a recipe you’ll love for its simplicity and for the endless possibilities it offers: making blinis is very easy and can solve both an impromptu dinner and be the perfect appetizer for a more formal meal. Her proposal is served with foie and caramelized apple, a delicious combination... And at the end we give you more ideas to create many other delicious recipes with blinis!

We're in the height of summer, so a classic for these days couldn't be missing: Luisa (Cocinando con mi Carmela) brings us a simple and delicious recipe to prepare tasty anchovies with lemon. Enjoy the recipe... and the summer!

Today Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us a recipe to make delicious croquettes at home. I encourage you to make them; with her tips and advice they'll undoubtedly turn out perfect.

There are recipes that are such a classic that we should reminisce about them from time to time. That's what's happening today with this Galician tuna empanada brought to us by Luisa, from Cocinando con mi Carmela. It's a must!