Claudia&Julia's Blog

During Holy Week and Easter, recipes such as cod omelette once again take centre stage in many kitchens. Cod is one of those ingredients closely linked to tradition, yet still perfectly relevant today: versatile, flavourful and ideal for preparing simple dishes that suit these days.

There are days when what you crave is a homemade zucchini soup, warm, quick and comforting… but without ending up with the typical "smooth and that's it" soup. I make this zucchini soup recipe all the time at home because it has flavor, that creamy, comforting texture, and no fuss. Because it’s made super quickly!

This easy, healthy recipe is a real find, and the result couldn’t be tastier. The vegan stir-fry of crispy tofu and asparagus in a wok is ready in no time and I promise you’ll be licking your fingers. Cooked in an Asian style with a delicious sauce where ginger adds a fresh, slightly spicy touch, this stir-fry is a great, very healthy option to add to the weekly menu for any lunch or dinner.

If there is one staple at home, it is undoubtedly pasta with tomato sauce. Young and old alike enjoy a good plate of homemade fresh pasta with natural tomato sauce. If you are looking for an easy and quick recipe for any meal, these spaghetti with tomato and crispy capers that I am sharing with you tick all the boxes. Preparing this dish is not difficult at all and the result is delicious. If you also feel like making fresh pasta at home, you will earn a round of applause, although with this homemade tomato sauce any pasta tastes absolutely wonderful. 

This vegetable pie in a mini-casserole is a recipe so simple, delicious, and eye-catching that it wins you over from the very first moment. As with a delicious quiche, the contrast between the crispy puff pastry, the creaminess of the mozzarella cream, and the tenderness of the vegetables turns this savory tart into an exquisite dish perfect for any occasion.

If you enjoy simple recipes with that elegant touch that transforms a vegetable into a special dish, you’re going to love these oven-roasted leeks with brown butter, shallot and toasted hazelnuts.

These goat cheese mini frittatas are a fabulous snack, a perfect dinner, and a great way to make the most of turning on the oven, since baking them takes less than 10 minutes. And because they're so delicious and can be adapted with almost any ingredients you have in the fridge, they’re the perfect wildcard when unexpected guests arrive.

If autumn could be cooked, it would undoubtedly have all the flavor of this creamy pumpkin and coconut rice in a casserole. It’s a warm, very aromatic recipe, perfect for surprising your loved ones on one of those Sundays that promise to be chilly and when you want to enjoy family time at home. A cozy, comforting dish that celebrates the wonderful combination that puréed pumpkin and coconut milk always make.

Traditional lentils with chorizo in a casserole are one of those dishes that comfort from the very first moment, and it’s an extremely easy recipe to make. The step-by-step I share here is exactly how I make them at home every week, and they come out super tasty with that classic home-cooking aroma that fills the whole house.

Have you ever made gnocchi at home? Although the most traditional are homemade potato gnocchi, these sweet potato gnocchi with honey and browned butter are a real delight and I assure you that making them is not difficult. This is an easy and quick recipe, and very impressive. Also, these sweet potato gnocchi are much more colorful and, sautéed in browned butter, sage and garlic, just as I suggest, the result is truly very flavorful.

Today I bring you an easy, light, and equally delicious recipe. Inspired by the traditional rösti or Swiss potato omelette, these crispy potato and vegetable pancakes with yogurt sauce are the perfect side for lunches and dinners. Served with Greek yogurt sauce with mint and lemon, they have a very fresh touch, but if you want a vegan recipe, you can serve them without it and you'll still have a very nutritious dish that everyone at home will love, young and old.

Looking for a complete first course that is healthy, tasty and quick to prepare? This recipe for chickpeas with roasted vegetables in the Ninja CRISPI air fryer has it all. Chickpeas provide plant-based protein, fiber and minerals like iron and magnesium, making them an excellent alternative for lighter, balanced recipes.