Claudia&Julia's Blog
White risotto (and tips for making a good risotto)
Risotto alla bianca is the base recipe for this traditional dish of Italian cuisine. Many other preparations are built on it: asparagus, mushrooms, etc. All of them exquisite, yes, but the “bianco” is a singular dish; it is more than enough on its own to captivate anyone who tries it.
Greek-style cooked beans with feta and honey topping
Greek-style cooked beans are incredibly easy to make: the oven will be on for a few minutes, but I assure you that this recipe for cooked beans topped with feta cheese and honey is very simple to prepare, resulting in a complete and very tasty dish.
Chocolate babka, the recipe everyone's talking about
It is an Easter tradition to make the Babka or Baba recipe, a fluffy rectangular braid or ring-shaped made from a fermented sweet dough so delicious that we are enjoying it all year round. In the babka recipe we bring today, we explain how to make a Chocolate Babka that is delicious and traditional, with a detailed step-by-step so you can make it confidently and have all your questions answered
Cinnamon Rolls, spiced cinnamon buns — delicious and ready in 30 minutes!
You don’t think the Le Creuset bread casserole is only for making bread, do you? It’s a perfect oven for all kinds of dough, and you can also use it for your roasted meats and fish whenever you like! And today I’m showing you that you can make wonderful recipes in it with these spiced cinnamon rolls in a quick recipe that turns out delicious
Panfoglia, bread in casserole
You can’t imagine how eager I was to use my Le Creuset bread casserole for the first time. From the moment I had it in my hands, it was love at first sight! And since I wanted to debut it in style, I decided to make this Panfoglia.
Tandoori-Style Balti Chicken
If you're curious about or enjoy the flavors of India, nothing beats this chicken with a touch of tandoori and garam masala, two of the most popular spices in Indian cuisine, which give an absolutely delicious flavor in this recipe that you'll make using only one pan, in this case the Balti Dish.
Mushrooms with miso and honey
This miso mushroom recipe offers a delicious and surprising combination of sweet and savory flavors. Today's recipe is undoubtedly a perfect everyday option, because you'll make it in no time and it will liven up any meal with its flavor and contrast.
Mushroom, Lentil and Bean Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie)
We bring you the popular English shepherd's pie recipe in a vegetarian version full of flavor and energy, just as this dish should be. The traditional shepherd's pie is a classic British frugal-cooking dish—simple and hearty—that makes use of leftover roast meat from festive meals and is crowned with a layer of gratinéed mashed potato.
Traditional stew with pelotas from La Vega Baja
The cocido with meatballs from La Vega Baja del Segura is a traditional dish of our region. Like any other cocido in Spain (madrileño, lebaniego, escudella, puchero andaluz…), it is a comforting, family dish whose recipe is passed down from generation to generation, with no two ever the same, and even within the same area you will always find nuances. Nevertheless, that's the beauty of these inherited traditional recipes, don't you think?
Sausage stew with beans
Stewed sausages are an extremely handy dish, since sausages tend to be liked by both children and adults, and they turn out very flavorful. Today we make the recipe for smoked sausage stew with beans, a dish you can both prepare in the cold months and use to celebrate St. John's Eve.
Roasted carrot and ginger cream
It's time for creamy, hot soups, and one of the cream recipes most loved at home is undoubtedly this roasted carrot and ginger cream. It's a healthy soup that, when made with roasted carrots and a bit of pumpkin, greatly enhances the flavor and yields an exquisite cream.
Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Bread "Crusty Cob"
Do you think anyone could resist a loaf baked in a casserole as tasty as this? Tasty is the word, because it hides sun-dried tomatoes and pesto inside, intense aromas that turn this bread into the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer, in sandwiches, served with summer soups and stews, or cut into pieces as part of a "mezze platter." It’s delicious on its own and with accompaniments!
