Claudia&Julia's Blog
Salmon and Cheese Frittata
If you're looking for the recipe for a super quick-to-make frittata with a very interesting intensity of flavors, this recipe is for you! This salmon, cheeses and sun-dried tomato frittata is delicious, and I won't lie when I say it's a recipe for someone who doesn't feel like cooking: it's a frittata that requires no prep, just mix a few ingredients and put it in the oven or, as we did, straight into the air fryer where it was ready in just 12 minutes.
Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin with Cheddar
If there's one thing about cooking, it's the large number of recipes that can be reimagined. A good example is this cherry tomato and cheddar Tatin tart, a savory adaptation of one of the most iconic apple tarts of French patisserie and, without doubt, one of its happiest mistakes. The result of this recipe, in which the Tatin tart changes register, is clearly a high pass—very high!—because I promise you it's incredible.
Traditional tortilla with bread and tomato
Listen closely, because I'm not bringing you a tortilla with pan con tomate, but I'm bringing the traditional recipe for a pan con tomate tortilla. I love it!
This pan con tomate tortilla is a traditional Catalan recipe, but nowadays it is little known and you will rarely find it.
Zucchini, Feta and Basil Clafoutis
You probably associate clafoutis with cherries, which is understandable given that they are the main ingredient of this typical French tart made with crêpe batter. But today I swap this sweet dessert for a zucchini, feta and basil clafoutis, a savory and delicious version of one of the quintessential fruit flans.
Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese, Pistachio Crunch and Honey
Don't be intimidated by this recipe, because preparing this roasted beet carpaccio with goat cheese, pistachio crunch and honey is almost faster than reading the name of the dish. A different warm salad, elegant and very healthy, featuring an ingredient that doesn't get as much spotlight as it deserves: beetroot.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
If you're looking for a super refreshing, summery, and light recipe, you've just found what you were looking for: this watermelon, feta and pistachio salad is delicious and suuuper colorful. Together with mint and spring onion, eating it is always a joy. And I must add that making it is too, because if you have the onion pickled in the fridge, the salad is ready in 5 minutes!
Egg pasta: Egg spaghetti with sautéed asparagus
How about making fresh pasta at home? I assure you there's nothing simpler and the result is wonderful. To give it a more intense flavor and a livelier color, this time we'll make it using only the egg yolks. So get the flour and eggs ready to make this excellent pasta all'uovo recipe: Egg spaghetti with sautéed asparagus.
Fajitas on the griddle
Today I bring you a really easy, quick recipe, perfect for a casual meal or a different snack-for-dinner. These fajitas on the griddle are going to delight you, and because they are so simple to make, you will be making them on repeat this summer—and also the rest of the year!
Conchiglioni stuffed with shrimp and ricotta (stuffed pasta)
At home we adore pasta, so when I saw this recipe for conchiglioni stuffed with shrimp and ricotta I didn’t hesitate to make it. The result of this stuffed pasta was a success, something I had no doubts about before making it. The filling of these conchiglioni is delicious, the béchamel sauce that accompanies them pairs wonderfully, and the gratin turns this pasta dish into a celebration.
Smoked Salmon and Crab Roll (Easy No-Cook, No-Oven Recipe)
Today I bring you the perfect appetizer for a dinner on the terrace, one that will leave anyone lucky enough to try it speechless when you make it. This smoked salmon and crab roll has an amazing sea-and-summer flavor; a delicious, refreshing bite that feels wonderful. Pair it with a glass of this Mimosa cocktail, and success is guaranteed.
Penne in Arrabbiata Sauce
One of the things I find most fascinating about pasta is that it offers a huge range of possibilities. I believe there isn’t a single ingredient that can’t be paired in one way or another with some type of pasta. Even white chocolate! But today I’m sticking with something more traditional, both for the pasta and the sauce: a plate of penne all'arrabbiata that, even when the heat is on, tastes wonderful to me.
Roasted Beetroot Cream with Coconut Milk and Ginger
If you've never tried beetroot cream, this recipe will make you fall in love. Roasting it in the oven intensifies its sweet, earthy flavor, and when combined with the creaminess of coconut milk and the spicy hint of ginger, the result is simply spectacular. This roasted beetroot cream is comforting, with a perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, and that little spicy kick that makes it special.
