Claudia&Julia's Blog

I admit I'm a sweet-tooth, and desserts are my weakness — I like them all, really! But even so I have my favorites, and one of my top picks is fruit tarts, especially the Tatin tart, starting with the traditional apple one and ending with this one I'm bringing you today, the delicious pineapple Tatin tart.

You know I love sharing recipes from different parts of the world with you, it’s something that drives me crazy. I believe there’s nothing better than getting to know a place through its food and traditions. When we travel, I would dare say I almost prefer going to markets, restaurants, shops, bakeries... more than visiting the place itself! haha. It’s something I really enjoy. Today we’re not going very far, I want to share with you how to make and enjoy an incredible Mallorcan potato coca.

The coca de forner or baker's coca is a flat, elongated bread very typical in Catalonia that was originally made with plain bread dough, brushed with olive oil, topped with pine nuts and sugar, and sprinkled with anise as it came out of the oven. Simple and very effective.

The brioche is a light, soft bread enriched with butter. It is a French classic. This recipe has a delicious chocolate praline filling with a chocolate decoration and chopped hazelnuts. A delicious sweet to serve with a good coffee at any time.

A few months ago Nordic Ware told us that they would stop making the beautiful Beehive pan. I couldn't believe it — it's so beautiful! With it you get lovely mini cakes, perfect little treats for breakfast, to go with coffee or for the kids' afternoon snack.

The days are coming when our kitchen will be in full swing, and it’s one of those times when knowing a simple recipe that can sort out a Christmas dessert or breakfast is welcomed with open arms.

I don't know about you, but I can't think of a better combination than chocolate and walnuts. And if to this mix, which is already delicious, we add a good homemade pastry base, then we have... the best chocolate, walnut and shortcrust tart in the world!

With this chocolate and yolk bundt cake we declare the season of oven-baked treats and delicious cakes at home open. Bundts are something children are passionate about, because they marvel at their shape and silhouette, and they make a stunning impression if you're going to give one as a gift or have guests at home.

I love savory pies; they have always seemed very versatile to me and perfect to serve as dinner, a starter, or even as an appetizer. Also, it’s a preparation that allows us to have it ready in advance, only needing to serve it when required. I was looking for new ideas to make savory pies when I came across a sun-shaped pie on the blog Saines Gourmandises. I found it absolutely beautiful, so I had to adapt it to bring you this Autumn Sun Pie.

If you like soft, sweet buns, you'll love this chocolate brioche. The Emile Henry crown mold gives it a beautiful shape, perfect for serving at a celebration.

These butter cookies are made with our cookie press — what do you think? A churrera is very similar to a cookie press in its operation: a tube with a plunger that pushes the dough through a die. A little bit of force and not much mystery.

The origin of flan goes back to the Romans, who prepared it both in sweet and savory versions. The sweet version was much sweeter than the one we know, as it was sweetened with honey. At first pepper was added—yes, pepper as you hear it—until pepper was replaced by the caramel used today.