Claudia&Julia's Blog

Although this recipe's carbonara is not traditional, I should make that clear from the start, I can assure you that this reinterpretation of one of the great classics of Italian cuisine is just as delicious as the original version. These creamy carbonara spaghetti with crispy bacon have won me over with their smooth, silky sauce, intense cheesy flavor, and the wonderful contrast provided by the toasted bacon. You have to try them!

If there is one recipe I return to again and again when I want restaurant-style butter steak at home, this is it. It doesn’t call for any unusual ingredients or endless prep time: steak, butter, garlic, and a few freshly boiled baby potatoes. 

The recipe I’m sharing with you today is the perfect result of combining one of summer’s classic salads with a good cut of meat cooked in a cast-iron pan. This caprese beef steak with gratinated mozzarella is made from start to finish in the same skillet, is ready in just a few minutes, and is a complete, balanced, and flavor-packed dish.

Today I’m sharing a very tasty recipe, full of nuances and aromas that will fill your kitchen: a shrimp and vegetable curry that I love to make and enjoy slowly. It’s a dish you can prepare in a short time, that guarantees wonderful results, and that will win everyone over at home. What more could you ask for?

These prawns with paprika, garlic, and white wine are one of those recipes that can be made in very little time and are always tempting. They have lots of flavor, an intense but balanced sauce, and that slightly spicy touch that makes it hard to resist dipping in bread.

Steamed lemon hake is one of those recipes that show that cooking light does not mean giving up flavor. It is a simple, healthy dish that is truly quick to prepare (done in 10-12 minutes!), perfect for any time of year and for anyone looking to enjoy tender, juicy fish with very few ingredients.

The creamy chickpea recipe with spices and coconut milk (Balti-style) that I bring you today is a dish as aromatic and flavorful as it is quick to prepare. I assure you that you won't take even half an hour to cook it, and eating it is a true pleasure. This chickpea curry "Balti-style" is one of my favorite stews, because it saves me on days when I have little time to cook, but it's also a perfect recipe for more leisurely lunches or dinners, when I can enjoy all its nuances at my own pace.

There are combinations that surprise from the very first sip, and this is one of them. If you like coffee and are one of those who eagerly await horchata season, you have to try this blend. The result is a creamy, very refreshing drink with the perfect balance between the slight bitterness of coffee and the natural sweetness of a good homemade horchata.

These sautéed prawns with fresh ginger and black pepper are an ideal dish for impressing guests at home. You can serve them as a starter or as a main course, accompanied by fried rice or a green salad to balance the aromatic, spicy notes of the ginger and pepper. Whether you use fresh or frozen prawns, or king prawns, the result is full of flavour and has an Indian-inspired touch that I personally love.