Claudia&Julia's blog

As many of you want new ideas to get the most out of the mini cocottes, we went to Stéphane Poussardin's Atelier, who, besides being a friend, is a private chef and always gives us great ideas. On this occasion, we asked him to create some recipes that would be very easy to prepare and very impressive.

The combination of lamb tenderloin with couscous, spices, and yogurt results in an explosion of flavors and textures. This cut of lamb is taken just above the animal's leg and is usually cooked whole on the griddle, then sliced at the moment of serving.

I'm sure you'll love today's recipe: some delicious beef cheeks prepared in a casserole, not too complicated but making the most of all their flavor!

Today's recipe is perfect for everyday: an original, uncomplicated recipe that's full of flavor! It's brought to us by Patri, from Sabores&Momentos, and I'm sure you'll love it.

Today I bring you a healthy and delicious recipe from one of the celebrity chefs I like most, Jamie Oliver.

This spaghetti recipe is from his latest book: Healthy Recipes for Every Day. I must confess that I own all of Jamie's books, and I love the kind of cooking he does — practical and full of spices and enticing aromas... that's exactly what you'll find in his latest book: many healthy, flavorful dishes, with the added bonus that many of his recipes are vegetarian.

We love getting the casserole going! Cooking in it doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes—just delicious ones! The recipe Beatriz from To Be Gourmet brings us today is ideal: pork loin with cider vinegar, a recipe with minimal fuss in the kitchen that yields tender, flavorful meat you’ll love.

You'll agree with me that one of the things we've always seen in our parents' kitchen drawer is the corkscrew — that small kitchen utensil that seems immortal. Likewise, when you buy one you expect it to last the same time in your drawer, and to meet important criteria such as being easy to use, not requiring strength — and not needing any knack either! — and removing the cork in perfect condition. That's why it's important to know the options and choose well.

Luisa, whom you know from the blog Cocinando con mi Carmela, invites us to prepare a delicious chicken lasagna that will surprise you with its easy preparation and original presentation. I assure you it will delight your guests!

"If you think you can leave the water heating here and go see how you kill time, you haven't learned anything from England," a friend teased me. He was absolutely right (about the water... as for England, the truth is it taught me many things): if you're going to make tea you should enjoy every moment, from when you put the water on to heat until you sit down to enjoy it. Do you know anyone who drinks tea in a hurry?

I don't remember the last time I bought a store-bought muffin... and when you try this recipe, you won't either!

If you follow my instructions, you'll get fluffy muffins with a high dome. They will also keep perfectly for several days.

Loreto, from Sabores de Colores, suggests a quick way to make truly delicious cannelloni: filled with spinach, ricotta, and salmon and cooked in a skillet for an original presentation.

Cooking in a casserole is always a pleasure, even more so when we prepare time-honored recipes slowly over low heat, with good ingredients and lots of care. Such is the recipe brought to us by Raquel, from Los Tragaldabas, who today offers us a delicious recipe: beef stew with beer.