Claudia&Julia's blog

Traditional alioli is a delicious sauce used as an accompaniment for fish or seafood dishes, grilled meats, and it is also served with paellas and fideuás. The word alioli comes from Catalan and means garlic oil.

I bring you a recipe that will leave an irresistible scent in your home, will be the ideal accompaniment for Sunday breakfasts and can also become a small gift homemade to surprise during thisseason. Sound good?

I had never made cabello de ángel and I even thought I wasn't a big fan of this sweetish concoction. This recipe is a special request from Doña Claudia, whom I thank especially because a homemade cabello de ángel like this one as it's meant to be is something else, not even comparable to the industrial bayonesas fillings I've known since I was little.

Today I bring you a staple, an essential. If you've never dared to make pastry cream at home, you should know that you don't need a food processor, not even an electric mixer, and certainly no magical powers. Making pastry cream is one of the easiest things there is. Believe me! It's easy and quick, so I strongly encourage you to make it one day if you haven't tried it yet. You'll see I'm not lying and I guarantee you'll make it again.

Patri, author of Sabores&Momentos, brings us a very homemade recipe to enjoy at breakfasts, snacks and summer dinners. Preparing tomato jam couldn't be easier, and it's delicious to start the day with a big smile!

Over the past two weeks we've been talking about homemade jams, sharing tips and tricks for their preparation and proper storage (you can see the posts here). What better suggestion for today than a recipe to make your own jam? This one is from Patri, of the blog Sabores&Momentos; it's fig jam and is perfect for pairing with savory dishes or for enjoying its delicious flavor spread on bread. Enjoy!

Last week Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, gave us an introduction to jams and preserves, explaining the differences between jams, preserves and jellies, and showing us how to make them.

Making jam is a pleasure, and enjoying it is a real delight. The main process for preparing it is really simple, but there are many points that are important to know. That’s why we asked Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, to tell us a bit more about them, hoping you find it interesting.