Claudia&Julia's Blog

I love zucchini! And the recipe I'm bringing you today is perfect for enjoying it. These crispy zucchini strips are perfect for serving with meat, chicken, fried eggs or fish at lunch or dinner. They're also a wonderful snack for nibbling between meals, any time of the day!

A few days ago I suggested a salmon sashimi; today's recipe revolves around another typical Japanese preparation that I absolutely love. This beef tataki with sautéed vegetables is a perfect dish to enjoy meat and vegetables in a different way, and I'm sure you're going to love it.

I confess I'm in love with focaccia, whatever way it's seasoned. Dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil, a little salt and rosemary, I find it delicious both to accompany some cheeses or the lunch salad, and to eat on its own. If you like it as much as I do, I invite you to make this Mediterranean focaccia recipe, which with the touch of ham, is delicious.

Today I bring something different: a selection of toasts (or toasted bread) recipes that are ideal for an impromptu dinner or a quick appetizer and are always a hit with guests. Preparing a variety of toasts is nothing complicated and the result is, besides very eye-catching, incredibly tasty.

Would you like to try one of my favorite tartlets? These Goat Cheese Tartlets with Balsamic Onion are perfect for those moments when you want to enjoy something savory and fuss-free. If you use refrigerated puff pastry, everything becomes much easier — just take care when caramelizing the onion, add generous portions of goat cheese, and let the oven work its magic until they turn golden and crispy.

Today I bring a brioche with wild garlic pesto that I'm sure you'll love. It's a recipe that's easy to make, very eye-catching, and perfect both for accompanying any dish, for serving with a cheese and charcuterie board, alongside a Caprese salad, or for enjoying on its own by pinching off pieces.

July 30th arrives, World Cheesecake Day, and here’s our suggestion for this year: a traditional, creamy cheesecake filled with cocoa and hazelnut cream. It’s definitely a winning combination! But there’s more — this recipe has a surprise! How about decorating it with some homemade chocolate truffles that are super easy to make?

Turn a tortilla into the edible bowl for your recipes — it will become a household staple once you try it! I love it, whether to serve a salad in an original way, baked eggs, or sweet recipes. It's super easy and perfect!

Today I suggest making your own tortilla bowls in the oven and enjoying this delicious American-style salad with an avocado and cilantro dressing.

There are combinations that are fabulous, resulting in a delicious, flavor-packed dish. One of them is cheese with tomato and pesto, which can be served as an appetizer accompanied by toasted bread slices or as a perfect starter. This burrata with a colorful cherry tomato salad and homemade pesto is an ideal dish.

Today I invite you to enjoy some delicious smoked pork ribs on the barbecue — incredibly juicy and tender. The secret to that juiciness is an ingredient that, once you try it, you won't want to be without on grilling days: apple juice.

Today I bring you one of the most popular summer salads, the classic Caesar salad, and I offer a different way to prepare chicken breasts, yielding a juicy, very flavorful result that will delight everyone at home. This Caesar salad with marinated chicken breasts has no secrets, but it will turn your dish into a show.

Today we confit tomatoes. They are a delight—have you tried them? When confiting, tomatoes are cooked at a low temperature so they don't burn or fall apart. Also, by confiting them, the nutritional properties and natural flavor of the tomatoes are preserved, while their acidity is reduced and they develop a sweeter, milder taste. The end result is a delicious preserve that can be used in a wide variety of dishes, such as sauces, stews, pizzas, green salads, pasta dishes and more. Have I convinced you yet?