Claudia&Julia's Blog

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.

Today I bring you a recipe with the scent of the countryside and a fresh, sunny spring. I invite you to travel to any of Spain's colorful lavender meadows or those of Provence, France, without leaving home, with every bite of these lavender-glazed cinnamon rolls.

Today I bring you the perfect excuse to encourage the little ones at home to dress up as little chefs and, while you're at it, bake the best and simplest muffin recipe. You'll see how these chocolate and hazelnut muffins make them run to the kitchen to get their hands in the dough without you having to insist.

How about taking advantage of strawberry season to make a delicious cake? Since I have no doubt the answer is a resounding "Yes", I invite you to take good note of the recipe for this vanilla cake with whipped strawberry ganache. I'm sure you're going to love it!

Whether you love spicy food or it's not your thing, today I'm going to tempt you with this delight in the form of cheddar and chili rolls, tender and warm they go down wonderfully. These slightly spicy cheese buns are the perfect excuse to gather everyone at home around the table. And if you prefer them without the spicy touch, you can omit the chili with complete peace of mind.

Whether you've already got the Ninja Slushi drink-freezing machine or you're thinking about getting one, you're probably eager to see and try a thousand and one recipes with it. In this post you'll find 15 recipes for the Ninja Slushi, but there's one thing you mustn't forget: with the Slushi granita maker it's very easy to try new drinks, basically because you can freeze practically any beverage with it.

If I had to choose the perfect dessert for any occasion, cheesecake would undoubtedly be among my favorites, because I couldn't choose just one. Cheesecake has been carving out a place as the most anticipated star at many celebrations and is one of the most requested desserts on the menu of many restaurants. It's delicious no matter the flavor and can be made at home very easily. This Chocolate Cheesecake: Chocolate cheesecake is the best proof of that.

Today I invite you to put a twist on torrijas, pain perdu, or French toast, which, although not the same, could be called half-sisters. We’re not going to fry them in oil or cook them on the griddle with a knob of butter, but with this Crispy French Toast Pudding recipe, we’ll turn brioche bread into a true spectacle.

If I tell you it's impossible to eat just one of these gluten-free red fruit bars, you must believe me. At home they're an absolute hit. You leave the plate with the bars on the table and before I can turn around, several little heads peek around the kitchen door, drawn by the unmistakable aroma of this delight.

If you adore cinnamon rolls, with their delicious topping and intense flavor, this Pan cinnamon roll will feel like a dream come true. A cinnamon roll, wrapped inside another roll that is wrapped in a third, and finally wrapped in a fourth and last one, forming a large cinnamon roll, perfectly baked, generously covered with a wonderful cream cheese and butter frosting and rounded off with the aroma and taste of cinnamon. Could you ask for more? I don’t think a response is necessary!

The lack of time in daily life shouldn’t keep us from enjoying delicious breads. A combination that will undoubtedly help your gut and make breakfasts more enjoyable is this walnut and fig bread. It’s an easy bread recipe that yields a loaf with a soft crust and a delicious flavor inside.

Cinnamon is a spice that turns the most everyday recipes into something special, thanks to its warm aroma and unmistakable flavor. I believe that, after salt, pepper and rosemary, it’s the spice I use most in the kitchen. Especially in sweet recipes, as I imagine is the case in your kitchen too, but also in savory dishes like roasts, cannelloni, some rice dishes, tagines or creams, it adds a distinct touch that completely changes the recipe or how you enjoy it.