Claudia&Julia's Blog
Monkfish with clams
What have you got for us today, Claudia? Well, today I'm bringing you nothing more and nothing less than a perfect dish to prepare on these summer days, when you have guests over or for the weekends, since it's really delicious and will take very little of your time. Surprise your guests by preparing this casserole of monkfish with clams.
Custard-Filled Turnovers
¡Yes, you read that right! Pastry cream and little turnovers together in a single preparation. A divine bite and hard to beat. Especially when they're homemade. They can be made with supermarket wrappers, an acceptable solution for a moment of rush. But incomparable with turnovers made from homemade dough. With its lard, a little sweet wine and lots of care.
Pea, Gorgonzola and Mint Risotto
Today we head to Italy with this "gorgonzola, pea and mint risotto." This is one of my favorite risotto recipes: creamy, smooth and with the burst of peas in every bite. Risotto is one of the most traditional dishes of Italian cuisine; to achieve an ultra-creamy rice it is essential to use a good rice for the task: Arborio, Carnaroli, etc. Due to these rices' ability to absorb liquid, they will give us that typical pasty texture of risotto.
Easy bread in a casserole
Lately, many people have become curious about baking bread at home. With the right recipe, you can get started easily and achieve excellent results. Today’s recipe, this easy bread in a casserole, is one that will give you soft, fluffy bread with no fuss.
Canarian octopus stew
There are spoon dishes that are magical, dishes that transport you back to childhood and to grandma's home cooking. This Canarian rancho that I bring you today is one of them, a simple spoon dish and, although the best-known version is prepared with meat, I’m passionate about the octopus version. It is a typical preparation from the Canary Islands, a humble yet truly delicious dish.
Stewed beans with squid in a casserole
These days we're juggling to vary our recipes with whatever we might have at home. That's why I'm bringing you a spoon dish that, without pretension or complication, ends up being a very tasty stew.
Stewed Beluga Lentils with Carrot and Pumpkin (casserole every)
If you think lentils with vegetables are a half-hearted effort, you’re very wrong. Especially when those lentils are beluga or caviar, the amount of vegetables is considerable and the pot we cook them in is our Every casserole. Small but mighty. With all that, we whip up stewed beluga lentils with carrot and pumpkin, packed with flavor.
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Today I bring you my favorite jam recipe, the homemade strawberry jam recipe that I like the most and that drives my children crazy too. It’s really simple to make, but the purpose of today’s post is precisely to encourage you to start making your own jam if you don’t already, because it’s well worth it.
Fried milk (traditional recipe)
Let's do our bit to make sure this delicacy, the authentic fried milk recipe, doesn't disappear! I was eager to bring a homemade dessert, one that's much loved and, interestingly, is being lost in many households that don't have a grandmother nearby. So today I bring one of the most popular desserts in our country, especially typical of Holy Week (in fact, it also goes by the names Easter milk, Lenten milk or Basque milk).
Meatballs in Carrot Sauce
I'd say meatballs aren't as fashionable as they once were; they may seem too labor-intensive in these times of immediacy, but these meatballs in carrot sauce, besides being delicious, are ready in no time if you get the whole family to help. And shaping the little meatballs will give you the week's zen moment. I swear it on Snoopy.
Roast turkey with chestnuts and mushrooms
The recipes for roast chicken or roast turkey are, without a doubt, among the easiest to prepare and some of the most impressive to present at the table. It's as simple as placing the main piece in the pot accompanied by those elements that will give it flavor (herbs and spices), a good glug of oil and, from there, the oven will do all the work.
Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon
A casserole is to the kitchen what a white shirt is in your wardrobe. A staple that lets you make stews and roasts, creams, soups, and purées; it can go on the stovetop or in the oven. In short, it's a very versatile, highly durable pot.
With this pot I’ve made a wonderful traditional Moroccan recipe: chicken with olives and preserved lemons. It’s a simple yet splendid stew that takes little time to prepare.
