Claudia&Julia's blog

I'm sure that you, like me, love surprising your guests with homemade desserts, but you also don't want to get too tied up in the kitchen because the main courses already keep you busy. For this reason, I have a good collection of desserts that can be prepared in advance and that are easy and impressive. This is the case of panna cotta, which is a typical Italian dessert.

Pavlova is a meringue-based cake, crisp on the outside and wonderfully creamy on the inside. Luisa, author of Cocinando con mi Carmela, suggests making it with a chocolate meringue base, filled with mascarpone and chocolate cream. She also adds a hint of coffee and hazelnuts... Can you imagine a better combination?

If you combine the popular Mac&Cheese (macaroni and cheese) recipe with a beef ragù, you end up with a dish as tasty as the one Juana, from La Cocina de Babel, brings us today. I guarantee you'll be a hit!

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!

At this time of year I love enjoying my barbecue and spending a pleasant time on my terrace. For me, cooking on the barbecue is a whole ritual: I light it, and while it heats up I lovingly prepare the ingredients, uncork a bottle of wine and the party begins. While my guests are finishing the appetizer, I keep cooking and chatting with them while my Weber barbecue takes care of everything.

Beatriz, author of To Be Gourmet, brings us a truly authentic recipe: a marmitako made in a casserole. Marmitako is a stew based on bonito and accompanied by onion, potatoes, pepper, and tomato. Be sure to make it at home—classics endure for a good reason!

Eva, author of Bake-Street, brings us the recipe to make perfect olive baguettes. If you enjoy getting your hands in the dough and you’re bread lovers, don’t miss making them: they’ll disappear in no time at home!

Lola Bernabé, author of Loleta Life&Market, brings us a recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Stuffed eggplant is a classic, but smoked as she suggests adds an extra boost of flavor that will win you over. Enjoy!

If you're in the mood to make an original dessert you can't miss making this recipe brought to us by Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour. It's a ricotta cheese flan with caramel, a delicious proposal that's very easy to prepare at home. A true indulgence!

Today we bring you a very special recipe: sea bream with citrus is an alternative and truly tasty version of the traditional sea bream with lemon recipe. And it's not only lemon that tastes delicious with fish!

Today we welcome a new contributor! It's Carmen, author of the blog Tía Alia, who brings us some delicious roasted potatoes with an ideal accompaniment: chili con carne. Many thanks for the recipe, Carmen. Let's get to it!

Strawberries are one of the fruits that lend themselves most to cooking. Sweet and juicy, they are undoubtedly a great accompaniment to cakes. That's why, before the season ends, Carmen (Yerbabuena en la Cocina) brings us an easy and delicious strawberry tart: a strawberry pie, with its shortcrust pastry and the strawberry filling that pairs so well. Enjoy it!