Claudia&Julia's blog

This recipe for buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon, crème fraîche and caviar has everything it takes to become the star appetiser of any celebration and is perfect for your Christmas table. It’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and I can assure you the blinis are delicious.

Let’s make a mozzarella and pesto pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree! Delicious and shareable, festive and easy to prepare with the step-by-step instructions I’ve included in this recipe.

There are many recipes for aubergine parmigiana, but this one will truly stand out. The moment you bring it to the table and your family tries it, they won't want any other version. That’s exactly what happened to me, and I’m sure I won’t be the only one. This dish is an absolute delight, with a wonderful, creamy flavour and aroma, full of nutrients and colour — a dish to enjoy from start to finish.

I'm convinced that some traditional dishes are inseparable from utensils that are just as traditional—or even more so—than the recipe itself. When I think of a good paella, I imagine it being cooked and served in an iron paella pan. And the same happens with onion soup—I always associate it with a cocotte. This pairing could easily become a fun food-matching game, but I’ll leave that for another day, because today I want to share this fabulous French onion soup with you.

Although it’s not quite artichoke season yet, today I’m bringing you this fantastic recipe for baked cacio e pepe artichokes – one to try when they’re at their peak, because it’s so worth it! I absolutely love artichokes, no matter how they’re cooked. If someone gave me a bouquet of these flowers, I’d be the happiest person in the world!

We love pasta at home, so when I saw this recipe for conchiglioni stuffed with prawns and ricotta, I didn’t hesitate to make it. The result was a real success – something I had no doubt about even before trying it. The filling in these conchiglioni is delicious, the accompanying béchamel sauce pairs perfectly, and the gratin turns this pasta dish into a true celebration.

Today I bring you a perfect starter for a terrace dinner, sure to amaze anyone lucky enough to try it. This smoked salmon and crab roll has an incredible taste of sea and summer – a delicious, refreshing bite that feels wonderful. Pair it with a glass of this Mimosa cocktail, and success is guaranteed.

You won’t believe how easy it is to make beef carpaccio! I assure you, there’s no simpler recipe, and today I’ll show you step by step and in a video how to make marinated beef carpaccio with rocket and Parmesan at home. You’ll have it ready in no time and you’re going to love the flavour.

Today I’m bringing you a recipe that I’m sure you’ll make over and over again once you try it. This recipe for salmon-stuffed eggs with spinach béchamel is a true discovery. It’s very easy to prepare, the result is delicious and wonderfully creamy, and since you can use any filling you like, it’s perfect as a leftover-friendly recipe.

Stuffed eggs are a true classic – not only are they delicious, but they’re also a perfect side for a salad, a fish dish or some rice. And without a doubt, they make the ideal appetiser for special occasions, as they look elegant on the table and bring joy to many guests.

Pommes duchesses au potimarron are a variation of the classic pommes duchesse (duchess potatoes), but in this case the recipe is prepared by mixing mashed potatoes with potimarron, a sweet-tasting, creamy pumpkin. It is an elegant accompaniment, widely used in French cuisine, perfect for special occasions.

If you're looking for a comforting, delicious, and easy-to-make fall recipe, you'll love these wild rice and feta stuffed squash. They're perfect for using up seasonal squash and transforming it into a complete and nutritious main dish.