Claudia&Julia's Blog

Cod is a fish I like in any way. Breaded, with pisto, stewed with potatoes, baked, or in a salad with xató sauce, I find it an incredibly versatile fish and, above all, delicious. That’s why I think this Cantonese-style steamed cod recipe is fabulous, because it’s a different option from the ones we usually make at home, and it’s so easy to make that it’s ideal for dinners on days when we’re short on time.

The key to a great entrecôte like the one in this entrecôte with blue cheese butter recipe lies in the searing, and that can only truly be achieved with cast iron. The Lodge cast iron grill pan reaches very high temperatures and, above all, maintains them consistently – something essential for searing the meat correctly from the very first moment.

Today we’re preparing a pan-fried hake with beurre blanc sauce, a classic French recipe that combines simplicity and elegance like few others. A delicate white fish dish with a smooth, creamy sauce that enhances its flavour, perfect for everyday meals as well as those occasions when you want to impress without too much effort.

I love this recipe, and I encourage you to make it at home!  This braised chicken with Roquefort sauce is one of those recipes where you get spectacular results with very little effort: nicely browned chicken fillets and a creamy, bold, flavor-packed sauce that comes together almost at the same time.

If you'd like to make a homemade terrine with a special touch, this meat and pistachio pâté with cognac will delight you. Inspired by classic rustic pork and chicken terrines, it combines smooth textures with the crunchy note of pistachios and the fruity flavor of cherries macerated in cognac.

This easy, healthy recipe is a real find, and the result couldn’t be tastier. The vegan stir-fry of crispy tofu and asparagus in a wok is ready in no time and I promise you’ll be licking your fingers. Cooked in an Asian style with a delicious sauce where ginger adds a fresh, slightly spicy touch, this stir-fry is a great, very healthy option to add to the weekly menu for any lunch or dinner.

There are recipes that seem restaurant-quality, but in reality only require good ingredients and proper cooking. This duck magret with pilaf rice and orange sauce is exactly that: an elegant, aromatic dish with sweet-and-salty contrast, yet perfectly doable at home.

Teriyaki salmon is one of those recipes that, when made right, stays in your weekly rotation forever. It has that perfect balance of speed, flavour, and impressive results that we’re always looking for in everyday cooking: juicy fish, crispy skin, and a glossy sauce that looks restaurant-worthy but is actually made in just a few minutes and with no hassle.

There are days when you want to eat well without overcomplicating things—those days when your body craves something warm, tasty and comforting. This recipe for stewed sausages with tomato, beans and herbs is just that: a simple, one-pot dish that practically cooks itself and fills the kitchen with an aroma that invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal unhurriedly.

Today I’m going to surprise you with this recipe for oven-roasted turkey breast with vegetables – because once you try it and see how juicy and flavourful it is, you won’t want to make it any other way! The secret to achieving this juiciness and depth of flavour lies in the brine. The liquid we’ll use to prepare it is cider, which pairs beautifully with white meat poultry like chicken or, in this case, turkey.

If you love Basque cuisine and are looking for a tasty, easy recipe full of personality, this Basque-style chicken breast with peppers, tomato and Espelette pepper, baked en papillote, is a great choice.
It’s a juicy, aromatic and colourful dish – perfect for a flavour-packed home-cooked meal with that much-loved twist of reimagined traditional cooking.