Claudia&Julia's Blog
The 8 Trendiest Kitchen Utensils of 2016
It's very interesting to analyze the products that have attracted the most interest over the year. What makes me very happy about this 2016 is seeing a clear trend toward healthier, more natural options, and certainly also toward everything homemade. Here are the Top 8 that trended the most this year...
Cream of Seafood
Seafood cream soup is a wonderful recipe to enjoy at Christmas celebrations, as well as on Sundays and other holidays. This recipe is brought to us by Luisa, author of Cocinando con mi Carmela, and I'm sure you'll love it.
10 ideal gifts for this Christmas
The countdown to Christmas started days ago, and many of you are asking us for ideas to get your gifts right. So, for everyone who asks about bestsellers or safe choices, here are 10 great gift ideas to suit every budget and profile.
Pasta with mushrooms
A tasty, easy-to-prepare recipe, perfect for everyday seasonal meals — that's the recipe Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us today. You won't want to miss it, because pasta pairs perfectly with the mushrooms autumn brings.
Green lentils with black trumpet mushrooms and foie gras
Virginia, author of Sweet&Sour, brings us a delicious update to traditional lentils in a casserole. This recipe is ideal for the cold months: it's packed with energy and also has a gourmet touch, because lentils with mushrooms and foie gras are a true luxury for the palate. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Risotto
Lola, author of Loleta, Life, Market and Cooking, brings us a recipe in a casserole that you’ll really enjoy at home: a pumpkin risotto—simple yet delicious and perfectly autumnal. Enjoy!
Bread Wreath in skillet with Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Patri, author of Sabores&Momentos, brings us a recipe for enjoying while dipping: an easy bread recipe made in a skillet, paired with a cream of cheese, spinach and artichokes — a combination that's perfect for dunking bread (quite literally!)
Tips for roasting chestnuts at home this Castañada
Halloween celebration is very popular nowadays, but fortunately there are still many of us who prefer a good coat in front of a bonfire, warming our hands with a handful of hot chestnuts and a good glass of muscat in good company. No tricks and no treats.
Pumpkin Cream
There's nothing like hot, spoonable dishes to warm you up. Since the cold is already knocking at our doors, Luisa (author of Cocinando con mi Carmela) brings us a traditional, very autumnal recipe: how to make pumpkin cream. It's a very easy and quick recipe to prepare, and she also includes some tips to make creams more attractive. Don't miss them!
Tips for Caring for and Maintaining a Nonstick Pan
A nonstick pan is as practical as it is delicate. It's true that these pans are lighter than iron ones, for example, and they offer the major advantage of ensuring your food won't stick. But if you want it to stay that way for a long time, and to be a reliable pan in every respect, there are several things we strongly recommend.
Vegetarian meatballs with cream and mustard sauce
Today I come with two surprises! The first is that we welcome Juana, whom many of you will know from her lovely blog La cocina de Babel. And with her comes another surprise, this delicious recipe for vegetable meatballs with a cream and mustard sauce that you will love. I won't say more, the photo speaks for itself...
Spaghetti with spinach pesto and prawns
If pasta is already a dish that tends to please everyone, when you prepare it with a mild pesto and pair it with king prawns the result becomes spectacular. It’s a recipe from Virginia, from Sweet&Sour, that you’ll have ready in a few minutes and without any fuss. Give it a try — you’ll love it!
