Claudia&Julia's Blog

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.

At home we usually make a lot of fresh pasta, we love it, but especially my son. I couldn't say which he likes more, whether sharing the time together in the kitchen preparing it or later tasting it. He's a pasta fanatic. I've been introducing him to Asian cuisine for some time (which I adore!) and so far he's liking it quite a lot. The easiest way to make a first contact are noodles. You could say they're a direct relative of pasta, so with this I was on safe ground. So today I show you how to make egg noodles.

Despite the poor reputation of British cuisine, it is undeniable that the pastry is incredibly delicious and varied. Years ago, during my time as an English student, I discovered it and fell head over heels for it ipso facto, but it wasn’t until I adopted a British family as a policy that my eyes were opened to homemade sweets. They’re a whole other world.

Chilean "empanadas de pino" have a curious name, don't you think? Pino is the name of the very traditional filling of onion, beef, olives, egg, and raisins, which apparently derives from the Mapuche word pirru and has nothing to do with the tree.

Summer brings us one of the most wonderful fruits there is, cherries. Before their season ends I wanted to bring you this recipe that is a hit wherever it goes, an easy cherry tart recipe, though with a twist you'll love.