Claudia&Julia's blog

Now the heat has finally arrived, at least in this part of our country in the Mediterranean, finally!!!! How badly we needed sun and warmer temperatures this year, right? So to celebrate, today an afternoon snack in the garden with some amazing blueberry and banana muffins!

Today we bring easy recipes to make with all kinds of Zoku utensils! Summer is coming, and with it the season when we enjoy ice creams and cold drinks the most — treats that not only turn a few minutes into moments of true pleasure, but also help us beat the heat and remind us that the holidays are very near.

When the heat starts to arrive you only crave light, fresh dishes that help us beat the high temperatures, without giving up eating well. For that reason I'm always on the lookout for new ideas. And the day I saw this cold herb and tomato soup with toasted bread I fell head over heels for it.

Today I want to show you how to make a delicious eggplant and beef croque cake that will be great for solving an everyday dinner or for taking to a party, since it’s a recipe that yields quite a few portions. Croque cakes are savory cakes inspired by the famous French croque monsieur, those grilled ham-and-cheese sandwiches covered in béchamel that you’ve surely seen in many bakeries.

The spiced chicken skewers with yogurt sauce I'm bringing you today are strong contenders to become the star dish of the summer. In fact, they already are in my home, but I'm sure they'll also become a fail-safe dish in yours… Want to know why?

Many of you are getting encouraged to bake bread at home. It's an appealing hobby and very rewarding. That's why today we encourage you to bake bread at home with the recipe for Parisian baguettes, in a basic version that's perfect for trying homemade bread.

The Pascualina pie is an Italian pie prepared at Easter to celebrate spring. It is ideal for taking to a picnic or outdoor meals. It consists of a puff pastry and a savory filling, typical of the culinary tradition of Liguria, based on spinach, ricotta and eggs that are revealed when the first slice is cut.

This recipe is a version of the vegetarian Koftas, very popular in India. They are made from cauliflower, potato, red lentil and are spiced with garam masala. These are juicy meatballs, with a crunchy edge thanks to the cashews and a sweet note from the dates. They are served with a double sauce made of yogurt and a natural mint and lime syrup.

The prospect of a good cheesecake homemade is always synonymous with a party and celebration at home, a favorite in practically any of its formats and varieties. And to the delight of everyone (including the writer), the latest happy discovery has been the acclaimed cheesecake Japanese, cotton cheesecake (in English) or soufflé Japanese (as it is known precisely in Japan): : a very smooth and incredibly fluffy cheesecake.

Beatriz, author of To Be Gourmet, brings us the recipe to make gnocchi at home. Preparing them is very easy, and she also proposes a cheese sauce that goes wonderfully with them. Get your hands in the dough!

Today Luisa (author of Cocinando con mi Carmela) brings us the recipe to make patatas revolconas. You may know them better as patatas revueltas, or patatas meneadas (pronounced meneás) or stirred. Use whichever title you prefer — patatas revolconas are a dish full of flavor that everyone at home will enjoy.