Claudia&Julia's Blog
Le Creuset cast iron products: benefits and usage tips
Today I want to talk about a material that is my greatest ally in the kitchen and makes me feel completely confident when preparing my dishes: cast iron, and especially to share all the secrets to learn how to cook with and get the most out of Le Creuset cocottes, skillets, and grill pans.
Minestrone My Way
With the cold you crave hot dishes, and if they’re eaten with a spoon even better! Miriam, author of the blog Invitado de Invierno, brings us a minestrone packed with healthy, varied ingredients, producing flavors that will surprise you.
Bread with old dough in a casserole
This week we shared on the blog some kneading basics and techniques, tips to keep in mind when making your own homemade bread as part of our bread blog series. They came courtesy of Virginia, author of the blog Sweet and Sour, and after enlightening us with that little guide to bread making, she encourages us to try it with this recipe for homemade bread in a casserole. Get your hands in the dough: making your own homemade bread is priceless!
The winter casserole, healthy and comforting
After the holidays, you feel like lightening up after heavy meals, and a tasty recipe in a casserole warms the body in the cold winter. Laura -author of the food blog Because- knows it very well, and has the perfect recipe to achieve that goal. Healthy and easy to prepare, this winter recipe will warm your stomach while it charms your heart!
Clam stew with broccoli
This time Noelia, blogger and author of La Cucharina Mágica, brings us a clam stew with broccoli, a dish full of flavor and color, healthy and mouthwatering just by looking at the photos. I definitely encourage you to try it!
Chicken Tajine with Preserved Lemons, Fennel, and Olives
When you're preparing a family meal, it's sometimes hard to stray from the usual dishes for these dates. If you want an original suggestion, Virginia, author of the food blog Sweet&Sour, gives us one for that day that will be economical but very tasty. It's a very special lemon chicken tajine, with preserved lemons.
Stuffed chicken roulade braised in a casserole
I have always enjoyed traditional Christmas dishes, from soup to lamb, including suckling pig, turkey and capon; but without a doubt my favorite dish has always been and will be the traditional stuffed chicken. It brings back good memories: it reminds me of many family meals, at a table filled with the best cutlery we had and lots of trays full of food, and where we argued over who would get the last bite; once full, the after-meal would stretch on for an hour
Oven-Roasted Stuffed Turkey, American-Style
Christmas is just around the corner, and Miriam -from the food blog El Invitado de Invierno- brings us a special recipe for the Holidays: the classic American turkey, stuffed and flavorful, made in a cast iron Le Creuset roasting pan. I encourage you not to miss this fantastic recipe, which Miriam shares with great care and helpful tips.
Honey-Glazed Lamb with Red Cabbage Confit
Today we welcome Carmen as a contributor, author of the food blog Yerbabuena en la Cocina. Her first suggestion will make you take note, as you will surely see in this recipe a fantastic idea to delight the guests at your next family meal. Don’t miss this honey lamb, which Carmen pairs with red cabbage jam to treat everyone present to a perfectly rounded dish.
Chocolate Lava Cake in Mini casserole
Most of us are addicted to chocolate. I know it and you know it. And Laura, from the food blog Because, knows it even better, and that's why she had the fantastic idea of bringing us today this Chocolate Coulant recipe, so we can leave our guests delighted at upcoming family meals. Don’t miss the recipe, because it’s as easy to make as it is addictive.
What utensils should I buy for my induction cooktop?
Many new kitchens today incorporate induction cooking, which due to its particular operating characteristics and being a relatively new concept raises many questions when buying the cookware suited for it.
Pork stew in red wine with pancetta and onions (adaptation of Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon)
Today's recipe — many of you were waiting for it! It's our friend Luisa Morón, whom you know well from her blog Cocinando con mi Carmela, who brings us an adaptation of Julia Child's popular bouef bourguignon, resulting in a more affordable yet equally delicious recipe. So all that's left to say is "Enjoy your meal!"
