Claudia&Julia's Blog
Tips for Making Great Homemade Jam
I don't know if this happens to you too, but now that we're enjoying warmer weather, fruit ripens faster than when it's not so hot. If I don't eat it within a few days, there are always some pieces that go bad.
How to achieve a smoky flavor in your recipes?
For a long time this technique has been used on many ingredients so they don’t spoil and last longer. It’s a culinary practice in which foods are exposed to the smoke produced by a fire made with wood that has little resin. Today, smoked foods feature in many recipes for their flavor rather than because they need to be preserved.
Make yogurts and yogurt desserts with a yogurt maker
Far from making just homemade yogurt, in the yogurt maker you can prepare countless desserts (why else would they call it Multidelices Yogurt Maker?), from custards and creams to puddings, flans, fresh cheese or even cakes. After all, a electric yogurt maker is a steam-cooking appliance.
Quiche: Origin and How It's Made
Surely many of you have cooked quiches. A quiche is a savory tart from French cuisine. The original recipe originated in the Lorraine region, in northeastern France. Hence its name: 'Quiche Lorraine'.
Crème Brûlée. Origin and recipe
Crème Brûlée, Trinity Cream, leche quemada, crema quemada o Catalan cream, this creamy dessert is one of my favorites to make. It brings back very fond memories of when I was little.
What is a tagine and what is cooked in it
I have a bit of a weakness for discovering new flavors and experiencing different sensations every time I cook a recipe. If these dishes are prepared in a special way, my satisfaction is complete.
How to Make the Most of Your Meat Grinder
As a true lover of traditional, healthy cooking, a meat grinder is indispensable in my kitchen. With that fantastic tool I make meat for my sofritos, meatballs, meatloaves, fillings for empanadas, sausages, steak tartare and hamburgers.
The Art of Brewing a Good Tea
On days like we've been having lately with cold or rainy weather, there's nothing I want more than to have a cup of tea.
Baking bread at home, easier than it seems
There's nothing like starting the day by waking up and smelling freshly brewed coffee. How do I make this moment a true dream? By making myself a good breakfast with freshly baked bread at home. Homemade bread, crispy and ready in no time!
Advantages of cooking on a griddle or on a grill
As you well know, I'm a devoted fan of healthy cooking and every day I try to cook recipes that help me take care of myself.
Tips for Freezing Your Stews
I love cooking with my casserole and my casserole dish. I enjoy being in the kitchen making stews and braises for my family and friends. I get excited every time I try new recipes. But I don't always get the quantities right, and sometimes I cook for 30 instead of 4.
What is the purpose of dehydrating food?
Have I ever told you how I snack healthily between meals? One day I discovered dehydrated foods and since then I haven't indulged anymore. They're a lifesaver for my moments of temptation!
