Claudia&Julia's blog

Traditional lentils with chorizo in a cocotte are one of those comforting dishes from the very first bite – and it’s an incredibly easy recipe to make. The step-by-step I share here is exactly how I cook them at home every week. They turn out super tasty and fill the whole house with that classic homemade aroma.

Have you ever made gnocchi at home? While the most traditional are classic homemade potato gnocchi, these sweet potato gnocchi with honey and browned butter are a true delight — and I promise they’re really easy to make. This is a quick and easy recipe that delivers great results. Plus, these sweet potato gnocchi are much more colourful, and when sautéed with browned butter, sage and garlic — just as I suggest — the result is incredibly tasty.

Today I’m sharing an easy, light and equally delicious recipe. Inspired by the traditional rösti or Swiss potato pancake, these crispy potato and vegetable fritters with yoghurt sauce are the perfect side dish for lunch or dinner. Served with a Greek yoghurt sauce with mint and lemon, they offer a refreshing twist – but if you're after a vegan recipe, simply serve them without the sauce and you'll still have a highly nutritious dish that everyone at home, young and old alike, will love.

Looking for a complete dish that’s healthy, tasty and quick to make? This recipe for chickpeas with roasted vegetables in the Ninja CRISPI air fryer has it all. Chickpeas provide plant-based protein, fibre and minerals like iron and magnesium, making them an excellent choice for lighter and more balanced meals.

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.

As the afternoons grow shorter, I find myself longing to turn on the oven and bake comforting recipes. One such example is this winter galette, filled with a delicious mixture of roasted pumpkin and feta cheese, and infused with a wonderfully Mediterranean aroma thanks to thyme and oregano.

This cauliflower and coconut curry, aromatic and wonderfully comforting, is a recipe you simply must try. If, like me, you enjoy dishes with that distinctive spiced touch of Indian cuisine, you’ll love it from the moment you start your mise en place. And even if you don’t, I recommend giving it a go — the result is truly delicious.

Edamame has become one of the trendiest healthy appetisers. You've probably seen it in Japanese restaurants or on Asian food menus, served as a light and flavourful starter. But the best part is that it's very easy and quick to prepare at home. If you're wondering how to cook edamame to get it just right, with that glossy and slightly charred touch, here's the complete guide.

The savoury tart I'm sharing with you today seems like a fantastic idea for casual dinners at home, for taking along when visiting friends — or even for a picnic! I honestly love the idea of making it on a Saturday evening, letting it cool overnight, and enjoying it on Sunday morning during a luxurious, unhurried family breakfast.

If you agree with me that baked potatoes are much more than just a top-class side dish, then this recipe for baked potatoes with cheese in the air fryer will excite you just as much as it does me. They’re just as delicious as when cooked in the oven, but take less time to prepare. That means lower energy consumption – and it’s always a joy to find ways to keep the electricity bill down.

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!

Don’t be put off by this recipe — preparing this roasted beetroot and goat’s cheese carpaccio with crunchy pistachios and honey is almost quicker than reading the name of the dish. A warm salad that’s different, elegant and very healthy, featuring an ingredient that deserves more attention: beetroot.