Claudia&Julia's Blog

If there's one thing you crave when the weather warms up, it's homemade ice cream and sorbet recipes. And this lime sorbet is the kind you make again and again: it's fresh, very easy to make, and has that citrus note that's so pleasant in summer. Best of all, it's made with just a few ingredients and in very little time.

This recipe for turbot on the griddle with fennel and lemon is the best example of "less is more." Both in the number of ingredients it uses and in how it’s cooked. You’ll see it’s the perfect excuse to make the most of your ceramic frying pan and to enjoy an extraordinary white fish. A dish with Mediterranean aroma and flavor, in which the turbot takes center stage.

Yes, I know it's summer and it's hot. I also know that just thinking about turning on the oven makes you want to fan yourself, but I assure you that when you try this roasted onion and garlic focaccia you'll forget the 250º C temperature it needs to bake at, because you'll want to make it again at the earliest opportunity. That's why I wanted to share this recipe today, despite being in the middle of a heat wave.

When I discovered this recipe, I knew everyone at home would be excited. From choosing the ingredients to the last bite, we all enjoyed it like little kids. I think it’s a great option to make and savor as a family, whether you cook it in your home kitchen or on the campsite barbecue. I promise this spiral butifarra sausage on the grill is amazing. You have to try it!

Today I bring you the perfect appetizer for a dinner on the terrace, one that will leave anyone lucky enough to try it speechless when you make it. This smoked salmon and crab roll has an amazing sea-and-summer flavor; a delicious, refreshing bite that feels wonderful. Pair it with a glass of this Mimosa cocktail, and success is guaranteed.

One of the things I find most fascinating about pasta is that it offers a huge range of possibilities. I believe there isn’t a single ingredient that can’t be paired in one way or another with some type of pasta. Even white chocolate! But today I’m sticking with something more traditional, both for the pasta and the sauce: a plate of penne all'arrabbiata that, even when the heat is on, tastes wonderful to me.

Today I invite you to make a recipe I love: a chicken stew with corn and a creamy sauce. I find it a truly delicious way to cook chicken breasts. They turn out great and very appetizing. The corn is a perfect companion for the chicken and, together with the slices of chili and the lime juice, adds a touch of Mexican flavor, ideal for rounding out the dish.

If cooking is an act of love, making desserts like this strawberry sponge cake with a crème brûlée topping or burnt cream is, without a doubt, the sweetest expression of that love.

If you've never tried beetroot cream, this recipe will make you fall in love. Roasting it in the oven intensifies its sweet, earthy flavor, and when combined with the creaminess of coconut milk and the spicy hint of ginger, the result is simply spectacular. This roasted beetroot cream is comforting, with a perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, and that little spicy kick that makes it special.

Making perfect caramelized pork skewers at home is very simple, and the result couldn't be better. Their wonderful flavor, with that oriental touch I love so much and that suits pork so well, and how easy they are to make, turn them into a go-to dish with which you can show off your cooking skills without any fuss in the kitchen.

Who wants rice? Because today we bring 8 rice recipes that are always a hit. I think almost everyone says "yes" to a rice dish, right? Rice is such a versatile ingredient that it has become a kitchen staple and universally loved.

You have no idea how easy it is to make beef carpaccio! I promise there’s no simpler recipe, and today I show you step by step and in video how to make marinated beef carpaccio with arugula and Parmesan at home. You’ll have it ready in no time and you’ll love the flavor.