Claudia&Julia's Blog

Semlor, or semla (singular), are one of the most traditional pastries of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia. They consist of a cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. In my case, I chose whipped cream and mascarpone, because to my taste, besides having a better texture and body, they are much richer.

The Swedish buns, known as 'Kanelbullar' (kanelbulle, singular), have become a culinary treasure of Swedish tradition. These buns, intricately twisted, imperfect and individual, capture the warm essence of cardamom from southern India. Cinnamon and cardamom are the most popular fillings, topped with Swedish pearl sugar on the cinnamon ones and a touch of sugar with cardamom on the cardamom ones. I encourage you to try them because they are delicious!

Today I suggest a recipe that will dress up your festive plates: eggplant Parmesan, which is as delicious as it is easy to make. This Italian preparation, a classic recipe from the south of the country, is a true Mediterranean gem. The parmiggiana di melanzane is a sort of lasagna or eggplant pie, in which this vegetable is the absolute star, with a masterful result.

The homemade tocino de cielo recipe—this traditional Spanish dessert with over 500 years of history—has many fans and, besides being a perfect dessert to enjoy with the family on Sundays, is also an ideal recipe for using up egg yolks when you have a surplus*.

El Gud Til Ladoo, these sesame balls that you've probably seen before, is a traditional Indian sweet, especially popular during the winter and on festive occasions like Makar Sankranti and Lohri. This treat is made with simple but nutritious ingredients that include gud (jaggery in English, a type of unrefined sugar very common in Asia) and til (sesame seeds).

It's starting to smell like summer, and one of the scents inevitably associated with warm weather is lemon. Baking any cake that includes it, as is the case with this Lemon and Meringue Cake, leaves a wonderful aroma in the kitchen and, I assure you, it's hard not to give in to the temptation to taste it before bringing it to the table.

Come on, let's take out the cast-iron omelette pan to put it to one of its most obvious uses (which is by no means the only one!), and enjoy a very traditional tortilla, the potato one, with the flavor kick of red and green peppers. You'll see how delicious it is!

This warm salad of spinach, scallops and chanterelles, made from the masterful recipe of head chef Philippe Laruelle, is exquisite; you only have to make it to be convinced.

Today I bring you a classic Potato Gratin recipe, also known as Gratin Dauphinois in French cuisine. It’s a rich, comforting dish made of thinly sliced potatoes slowly cooked in cream or a milk-and-cream mixture, with garlic and often topped with grated cheese until a golden, crispy crust forms.

When good weather invites us to enjoy outdoor meals, there’s no better way to celebrate than firing up the grill to make something special. Today I’m suggesting a recipe that captures the essence of these moments: Lemon-Marinated Salmon Skewers, perfect for cooking on your Le Creuset cast-iron grill or on a traditional barbecue.

Imagine merging the indulgence of a dense, chocolatey brownie with the crunchy joy of a chocolate chip cookie. This sweet dream comes true in our brookies recipe, a dessert that promises to capture hearts and delight the palate.

This sweet adventure promises to satisfy a craving today without taking up too much of your time in the kitchen! Today I bring you a simply irresistible recipe: Microwave Vanilla Donuts, a delicious and quick-to-prepare dessert or snack — and without frying! — that will become your new favorite for those times when you want a sweet treat without the fuss. Yes, I'm talking about quick, non-fried Donuts®︎.