Claudia&Julia's Blog

Frying food is commonly considered an unhealthy option, since we add more oil to foods than when using other cooking methods. Today we'll see that not everything is a disadvantage and how we can make and enjoy good fried food.

How do you cook on a griddle? Is it better to use a pan or a grill to cook on a griddle? Is it worth using a grill instead of a pan? We’ll explain.

Kitchen mandolines can be a very handy kitchen tool, but if you're thinking of buying one it's important to choose the right one for you. Compact or professional mandoline? French-style or Japanese-style? What differences are there between mandolines and which one suits you best? Or let's go back to the basics: What can you do with a kitchen mandoline? You're going to discover everything about kitchen mandolines!

Do you want to buy a wok for cooking but still can't decide? After reading this post you'll be very clear and you won't be able to cook some recipes without a wok.

There are days when I don't have much time to spend long periods in the kitchen. I wish I could give it time whenever I feel like it, but sometimes I have to cook something in record time.

Today I'd like to talk to you about homemade pasta. It seems complicated to make and the truth is it's not as hard as it looks. I really enjoy preparing it and it's a guaranteed success at home :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

How many of you have received a casserole as a gift this Christmas? If this is your first cast iron casserole you must be thrilled and eager to try it out. Before you do, grab a pen and paper and take some notes, I’m going to reveal the best little tricks for caring for casseroles and keeping them like new for a long time.