Claudia&Julia's Blog

Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us the potato croquette recipe that you'll enjoy both as a snack and as a side dish with any lunch or dinner. The recipe is very easy to prepare; it's just a matter of keeping a few simple tips in mind so they turn out perfect — you'll see!

Lola Bernabé, author of Loleta Life&Market, brings us a recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Stuffed eggplant is a classic, but smoked as she suggests adds an extra boost of flavor that will win you over. Enjoy!

Today we welcome a new contributor! It's Carmen, author of the blog Tía Alia, who brings us some delicious roasted potatoes with an ideal accompaniment: chili con carne. Many thanks for the recipe, Carmen. Let's get to it!

Strawberries are one of the fruits that lend themselves most to cooking. Sweet and juicy, they are undoubtedly a great accompaniment to cakes. That's why, before the season ends, Carmen (Yerbabuena en la Cocina) brings us an easy and delicious strawberry tart: a strawberry pie, with its shortcrust pastry and the strawberry filling that pairs so well. Enjoy it!

Miriam, author of Invitado de Invierno, brings us today a truly delicious traditional recipe: empanadillas filled with tuna, olives, hard-boiled egg and tomato. I assure you they're worth making at home — success is guaranteed!

A few weeks ago we talked about the many advantages of pans that can be used both on the stove and in the oven, and which ones we recommended for that (you can see that post here). At the end we gave some ideas to inspire you in their use in the oven, but the truth is that, as more and more of you have one and want to make the most of it, we thought it would be useful to share a few recipes that we think you will love.

Leti, author of Revelando Sabores, presents a recipe perfect for everyday meals or for an informal dinner. It is oven-baked chicken with a sauce made from mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and spices. It’s an extremely easy recipe to prepare, but with a flavor twist you’ll love.

Making ravioli at home isn't complicated and is truly satisfying. Lola, author of the blog Loleta, tells you how to prepare ravioli stuffed with bolognese. A very tasty suggestion!

Today Beatriz, author of To Be Gourmet, brings us a delicious recipe: duck confit with potatoes, shallots and vinegar with a touch of raspberry. If you like duck confit, I encourage you to try it!

Today I want to talk to you about frying pans that can go in the oven. They are pans we usually use on the stovetop, but because of certain features they can also be used in the oven. It’s an added benefit they have, as they offer a lot of advantages.

If you're looking for a quick, eye-catching dinner, the frittata is always a good option. The one Virginia, from Sweet&Sour, brings us today is an original and delicious combination: blood sausage and caramelized apple frittata. Don't miss trying it because you're going to love it

What we know here as torrijas are known in the English-speaking world as French toasts and in France as pain perdu. In all cases the idea is to make use of bread or cakes from the day before, but in the case of French toasts and pain perdu the cooking is done in a frying pan with a little butter and they are lighter than traditional torrijas fried in oil. Today's recipe is a version of the popular French toasts but using croissants and baking them in mini cocottes. As you'll see, it's a very easy recipe to make that is truly delicious when served with caramelized banana. So addictive!