Claudia&Julia's Blog

Without a doubt, crêpes are a marvelous invention. That's why they get their well-deserved recognition on International Crêpe Day. These red fruit crêpes combine two things I love: crêpes on one hand, and on the other, a perfect mix of strawberries, blueberries, currants and raspberries, with just the right amount of sugar to slightly mellow the pleasant tartness of the red fruits. A delight!

This recipe for buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon, crème fraîche and caviar has everything it takes to become the star appetiser of any celebration and is perfect for your Christmas table. It’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and I can assure you the blinis are delicious.

Crêpes Suzette are a true classic of French pastry, one of those desserts that surprise with their simplicity and at the same time how special they are (and super, super delicious!). They are paper-thin crêpes drenched in an irresistible sauce of butter, sugar, orange juice and a touch of liqueur.

Today I'm excited to share a little piece of French cuisine that steals hearts: the French recipe for crepe batter. And the best part is that it arrives just in time to celebrate International Crepe Day!

Imagine the irresistible aroma of crepes browning in the pan, ready to be filled with your favorite ingredients.

Ebelskivers are small Danish dough balls (originating from Denmark) that are cooked in a special pan with round compartments. These dough balls are similar in texture to pancakes, but have a rounded shape and are usually filled with a variety of ingredients, such as fruit, jam, chocolate, cheese, or even meat, depending on the recipe.

I've got something very special: the 3 original pancake recipes from Nordic Ware from the 1950s! Yes, today is a wholehearted tribute to one of our favorite brands: Nordic Ware. And since tributes are always lovely celebrations, I'm bringing you three pancake recipes that will delight everyone at home.

If there’s one thing that makes a holiday traditional in my house, it’s bringing to the table some filled wafer rolls or "neulas", as we always call them at home. We love them! They are never missing from the Christmas and Easter table, and we bring them out after dessert, alongside the turrones or tea cookies, at coffee time. They’re a perfect sweet bite to finish the meal, and they’re very easy to make at home!

Beyond traditional crepes, there's a world of original crepes to discover. Today I bring you a savory crepe that's full of flavor: American burger crepe, honeyed sweet onion, and goat cheese. A winning combination!

I have always enjoyed making desserts, desserts with history like these traditional frisuelos that are made in Asturias and whose recipe has been passed down from parents to children time and time again.

Today is Crêpe Day and Miriam, the Winter Guest, brings us what the French call galette complète: a crêpe with cheese, ham and egg. An explosive combination to delight your loved ones with a truly Breton dinner. Happy day!

Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us some savory pancakes that, with a touch of cheese and accompanied by a tasty sauce, will quickly become a most appetizing dinner. Enjoy your meal!

French tradition says that on February 2nd crêpes should be prepared. They can be sweet or savory, but when making them the crêpes must be flipped with one hand while two coins are held in the other. Those two coins are wrapped in the crêpe and kept that way for an entire year, and the next year the coins are given to the poor.