Claudia&Julia's Blog

Since we don’t want traditions to fade, today Luisa (author of Cocinando con mi Carmela) brings us her recipe for potaje de vigilia, a dish traditionally served on Good Friday that, with the cold still with us this year, you’ll surely appreciate served piping hot. Enjoy!

Patri, author of Sabores y Momentos, brings us tips to make a very tasty potato gratin. This is a great recipe to enjoy as a first course or to accompany a second course of meat or fish. You’ll see it becomes a staple recipe in your repertoire.

Natillas are one of those desserts we absolutely must know how to make. They are very easy and quick to prepare and have nothing to do with the ones you can find in the supermarket.

You can start getting ready because you’re going to make homemade pickled mussels! Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, gives you the recipe to make this delight, an ideal recipe for appetizers and salads.

Carmen, author of Tía Alia, brings us a chicken and vegetable stir-fry, a tasty, healthy, natural recipe. She prepares it in a wok, and it's a recipe that has it all, from color to flavor, perfect for everyday.

A few days ago we mentioned that making pastry cream is very easy. If you already have your pastry cream ready, you’ll surely devour it by the spoonful if you’re as much a fan of it as I am. But there are other options! Today I’m sharing some ideas and recipes for using pastry cream:

Today I bring you a staple, an essential. If you've never dared to make pastry cream at home, you should know that you don't need a food processor, not even an electric mixer, and certainly no magical powers. Making pastry cream is one of the easiest things there is. Believe me! It's easy and quick, so I strongly encourage you to make it one day if you haven't tried it yet. You'll see I'm not lying and I guarantee you'll make it again.

Today's recipe is inspired by a dish from Greek cuisine, the tiropitas or tyropitas, made with filo pastry and filled with egg and cheese, but which Lola (author of the blog Loleta) has adapted to her taste and makes with spinach, cheese and raisins. A wonderful dish to enjoy at any dinner that you'll have ready in just a few minutes!

Beatriz, author of To Be Gourmet, brings us a delicious recipe: rice with vegetables and lamb. A very tasty dish that you will prepare very easily. Give it a try!

We are very used to seeing sweet tarte tatins (apple, peach, pear...), but there are savory tarte tatin recipes that you will love! Like this cherry tomato and cheese one brought to us by Leti, author of Revelando Sabores. Don’t fail to make it because it will sort out a dinner and leave you wanting more!

Today Patri, author of Sabores y Momentos, brings us the recipe to make polenta at home with a pairing that is divine and very appetizing: vegetables and Parmesan. A well-rounded dish you can prepare quickly in your everyday routine.

We bring you a recipe you won't be able to resist: a chocolate brownie recipe with coconut oil, an explosive combination. If the brownie has always been one of those desserts you can't resist sinking your teeth into, this recipe, with a touch of coconut, will win your heart! Brought to you by Rosa, from Pemberley Cup&Cakes—go get it!