Claudia&Julia's Blog

The creamy chickpea recipe with spices and coconut milk (Balti-style) that I bring you today is a dish as aromatic and flavorful as it is quick to prepare. I assure you that you won't take even half an hour to cook it, and eating it is a true pleasure. This chickpea curry "Balti-style" is one of my favorite stews, because it saves me on days when I have little time to cook, but it's also a perfect recipe for more leisurely lunches or dinners, when I can enjoy all its nuances at my own pace.

There are combinations that surprise from the very first sip, and this is one of them. If you like coffee and are one of those who eagerly await horchata season, you have to try this blend. The result is a creamy, very refreshing drink with the perfect balance between the slight bitterness of coffee and the natural sweetness of a good homemade horchata.

Chicken in pepper sauce is one of those recipes that proves you do not need many ingredients to make a spectacular stew. A good aromatic base, beautifully browned chicken and just enough time for everything to cook slowly are all you need to create a sauce packed with flavour.

These sautéed prawns with fresh ginger and black pepper are an ideal dish for impressing guests at home. You can serve them as a starter or as a main course, accompanied by fried rice or a green salad to balance the aromatic, spicy notes of the ginger and pepper. Whether you use fresh or frozen prawns, or king prawns, the result is full of flavour and has an Indian-inspired touch that I personally love.

Caramelized bananas in the style of "Bananas Foster" are a true delight, a classic dessert from Creole cuisine that sounds like music and tastes like friendship, and with it I invite you on a sweet culinary journey to New Orleans. Will you join me?

Peach season has arrived, a fruit I love and one that tastes like summer like few others do. And there’s no better way to celebrate it than with a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. I assure you these roasted peaches with vanilla ice cream and pistachios are very easy to make, and with this treat, everyone at home will be cheering you on. 

Although the name of the recipe may make you think I grabbed the first thing I had in the fridge for this dish, I assure you this wok-fried rice with pineapple and apple is absolutely amazing. The contrast between the sweetness of the fruit and the spicy kick of the chili oil is very interesting, and the result is fabulous. The rice turns out fluffy, and the eggs add a slightly creamy texture that balances the dish.

Provençal tomatoes are one of my favourite side dishes, especially in summer, when tomatoes are at their very best. When eaten raw, they are fleshy, full of flavour and have the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. That is precisely why, when cooked this way, they make an ideal accompaniment to any dish, whether it is a grilled steak, roast chicken, steamed fish or simply a couple of fried eggs.

Quick, simple, and guaranteed to be a success, this Thai-style salmon egg recipe with casserole is a perfect option for any weekday meal. Once you see how easy it is to make, how little effort it takes to prepare, and how delicious it turns out, I’m sure it will earn a permanent place in your recipe collection. 

This beetroot spaghetti salad with mozzarella and parsley pesto is a fresh, colorful, and contrast-filled summer dish. The creaminess of the mozzarella, the natural sweetness of the beetroot, the crunchy touch of the walnuts, and the aromatic intensity of the pesto come together to create a light, eye-catching, and well-balanced dish. The combination of textures and flavors is a real success. An original recipe that is easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion. 

This mini casserole French raspberry flan is actually a raspberry flaugnarde, a delicate traditional French dessert. Creamy and smooth, it is perfect served warm or cold. It also has the great advantage of being very easy to make, and since it turns out so delicious, it has already become the Sunday dessert of choice at home.