Claudia&Julia's Blog

Do you want to give your everyday meals an exciting, delicious twist? Crispy Hasselback-Style Roasted Potatoes with Bacon are a great way to do it. This simple but striking dish lets you make the most of ingredients you already have in your pantry and turn them into a unique culinary experience.

If I tell you that today's recipe, besides being a delight, will be ready in the blink of an eye, I'm not exaggerating — preparing these roasted carrots with hazelnuts will take very little time, and you'll be licking your fingers!

I'm sure you already know how much I love sharing recipes, both classics and those that break away from the traditional way they’re usually eaten. But the different ideas, like this cauliflower on the grill with harissa, are some of my favorites, because they put a twist on the usual way vegetables are cooked and turn out delicious.

Today I bring something different: a selection of toasts (or toasted bread) recipes that are ideal for an impromptu dinner or a quick appetizer and are always a hit with guests. Preparing a variety of toasts is nothing complicated and the result is, besides very eye-catching, incredibly tasty.

Today we confit tomatoes. They are a delight—have you tried them? When confiting, tomatoes are cooked at a low temperature so they don't burn or fall apart. Also, by confiting them, the nutritional properties and natural flavor of the tomatoes are preserved, while their acidity is reduced and they develop a sweeter, milder taste. The end result is a delicious preserve that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, such as sauces, stews, pizzas, green salads, pasta dishes and more. Have I convinced you yet?

Raise your hand if you want a plate of sautéed gnocchi with mushrooms and spinach! Since I imagine many hands will go up and I don't have a pan that big, I think the best solution to make sure no one misses out on their portion of gnocchi is to share the recipe with you. That way, after trying it, you can make it as many times as you like and also adapt it to your taste.

Roasted potatoes are always a wonderful option to accompany any dish. Whether whole, cut into thick slices or "panaderas", diced or in wedges, with a simple dressing of oil, salt and pepper or with whatever aromatic herbs you have on hand, they are the perfect complement on your table. That’s why I’m sure these oven-roasted potatoes with crispy Parmesan will disappear as soon as you serve them.

Originating from the beautiful island of Capri, the Caprese salad is a quintessential summer dish. A recipe that is a culinary symbol of Italy, which, with the combination of its three main ingredients, pays a clear tribute to the colors of its flag: the red of the tomato, the white of the mozzarella and the green of the fresh basil.

The filled little rolls are a great option to serve a very complete and visually appealing dish. Today, these mini rolls are filled with lamb, pine nuts, raisins, and spices — an exquisite recipe you'll make very easily.

I bring you a flavorful appetizer, snack, or side dish: these spicy green peas sautéed in a pan are a very easy Indian recipe to make and a delicious bite. The sweetness of the peas and the acidity of the lemon make this recipe very fresh and blend with the intense spice flavor, resulting in a surprising outcome. Without a doubt, because of its bold taste, this recipe is a great representative of Indian cuisine (you can also find it as "batany fry").

Here's a perfectly rounded recipe: bright and colorful, full of flavor, super easy to make and perfect for dipping bread. Could you ask for more? It's peppers with egg... which you'll also make without oil!

I don’t know if this happens to you too, but there are days when I crave many spoon dishes, stews with lots of flavor… Although I don’t always have all the time I’d like to make them. Today I bring you one of those recipes that not only make us enjoy them as we eat, but can be made in no time. A Chickpea Stew with Vegetables and Harissa that you can have ready in under 30 minutes.