Claudia&Julia's Blog

If there’s one cookie that represents the Christmas spirit in Norway, it’s the krumkake. These delicate, thin, crispy wafers with beautiful embossed patterns are a recipe passed down from generation to generation, always made with the same care and dedication. Best of all, they’re not only pretty, they’re delicious and surprisingly simple to make.

A puff pastry with chocolate, caramel and pastry cream — do you know how delicious it is? The truth is this recipe, if you use refrigerated store-bought dough, is super easy to make, and it's really pretty to look at and absolutely delicious to enjoy.

If there is a drink that combines simplicity, aroma, and a touch of warmth, it's cinnamon infusion. In the colder months, it has become my favorite choice to accompany a moment of rest. It's light, has a spicy note that isn't overwhelming, and best of all, its natural sweetness makes it perfectly balanced.

There are flowers that are much prettier before they even appear on the plant. A clear example is the artichoke which, besides its beauty, offers a delicious flavor and a host of benefits for our bodies. With these artichokes with ham I’m sharing today, I bring you a traditional Spanish recipe made in a pressure cooker, so that what’s good and beautiful is also quick and budget-friendly. A perfect recipe!

Pommes duchesses au potimarron are a variation of the classic pommes duchesse (duchess potatoes), but in this case the recipe is made by mixing mashed potatoes with potimarron, a squash with a sweet flavor and creamy texture. It is an elegant side dish, widely used in French cuisine, perfect for special occasions.

Who can resist a good Spanish omelette? Today we bring you three irresistible omelette recipes: the classic potato omelette with onion, an original version with potatoes and sobrasada, and a delicious cheese option that melts in every bite.

This roasted stuffed capon recipe is, without a doubt, one of my favorites for special occasions. The bacon, veal, and mushroom stuffing is the sort that smells like home from the moment you start preparing it, and when you serve it with a creamy chestnut purée, it becomes a dish that has it all.

The carrot and honey Tarte Tatin is one of those recipes you fall in love with for how simple it is and how spectacular it turns out. It's a different take on the classic French caramelized apple tart, but here the carrots become the main stars. Caramelized with honey and sugar and topped with a crisp puff pastry base, they create a sweet-and-salty combination that surprises and delights.

I don't think there's a better definition of what it feels like to bite into this tart than how the author herself puts it: “Sometimes I want cakes to be crunchy and have texture, like this kale tart topped with rosti and a layer of celeriac gratinated with butter.

You'll never throw away chickpea water again! You may not have heard of this magical ingredient, but aquafaba is becoming a staple for a lot of recipes. It will surprise you!

If you've ever opened a can of chickpeas and poured out the liquid, you've thrown away one of the most valuable ingredients for vegan cooking.

If you're looking for an easy, healthy way to enjoy salmon, this lemon and ginger salmon en papillote recipe is all you need. Cooked in its own juices alongside fresh ingredients like lemon, ginger, and aromatic herbs, the salmon turns out incredibly juicy and full of flavor.

I believe a clafoutis is one of the easiest and most impressive desserts you can make. No fuss, with ingredients you probably already have at home, and always with a result that wows. This raspberry and nubes (marshmallows) clafoutis has a special twist: the combination of the raspberries' tartness with the marshmallows' sweet, fluffy texture creates a mix that's pure comfort.