Claudia&Julia's Blog
Chicken drumettes with vegetables
Raquel, author of Los Tragaldabas, talks to us today about that familiar simmer, that way of cooking and flavors of yesteryear that we love to revive and savor. To that end, she brings us a simple recipe that, with only a few minutes of preparation and a little patience while it finishes cooking, can become an exquisite dish. I encourage you to try it!
How to Make a Great Ribeye on the grill
Today the author of El invitado de Invierno, Miriam, gives us some truly useful tips on how to properly cook a piece of meat such as a chuletón or a steak. Because while cooking on the grill is within everyone’s reach, it also has its tricks to do it with finesse!
Poussins with mustard, honey and lemon
Picantones are nothing more than young chickens that weigh around half a kilo and have tender, lean meat, although somewhat bland for my taste. For this reason, when I prepare them, I try to accompany them with very aromatic ingredients so they absorb the flavors well.
Baby squid with onions, pochas and clams
You'll agree with me that warm weather calls for using the wok more the wok, for those quick, healthy stir-fries, and that if you also add the aromas of the sea, you then get an ideal recipe for summer, which is already approaching! That's why Carmen, author of the blog Yerbabuena en la Cocina, invites us to try today this recipe that will surely suit you!
Roast chicken in a casserole with vegetables
For several days when I went to the greengrocer I had seen some beautiful fennel bulbs. It's a product that really catches my eye because it's so pretty, but I'd never used it for cooking. So I decided to do something about it.
Canarian onion-braised cod and wrinkled potatoes in casserole
Loreto, author of Sabores de Colores, brings us a recipe I’m sure you’ll love: it’s a traditional recipe from her homeland, the Canary Islands. A time-honored recipe, prepared in the perfect pot, a Le Creuset cast-iron casserole. Let’s go for it!
Rustic oven-roasted chicken with herbs
Most of us are drawn to oven-baked recipes — easy to prepare and impressive. Miriam, author of El Invitado de Invierno, brings us one today that will surely please everyone. Super-tasty and with minimal fuss, you can't miss it.
Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet Pans
One of the skillets we sell the most in the store is the Le Creuset skillet. As you know, at Claudia&Julia we specialize in cast iron cookware, and we want to answer the most common questions about one of Le Creuset’s most iconic pieces, the skillet, and explain why we’re big fans of this skillet, which is as versatile as it is beautiful and durable.
Apple and Fennel Stuffed Sea Bass with Cider Reduction
I remember well the day Virginia, author of the food blog Sweet&Sour, told me she had prepared for that weekend a sea bass that, in a very simple way, turned out picture-perfect. I, familiar with her recipes and photos as many of you already know, was dying to see the recipe. And here it is! As I was left speechless, I won't say more. Just enjoy!
Veal Entrecôte with Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a traditional Argentine sauce that is ideal for accompanying meats. Its preparation is very simple and we can customize it with the spices we like best. I always recommend letting it rest for a couple of days before using it, as this will make its flavor more pronounced and the result even tastier. Of course, if you haven't planned ahead to make it in advance, you can prepare it on the spot.
Chicken Tajine with Preserved Lemons, Fennel, and Olives
When you're preparing a family meal, it's sometimes hard to stray from the usual dishes for these dates. If you want an original suggestion, Virginia, author of the food blog Sweet&Sour, gives us one for that day that will be economical but very tasty. It's a very special lemon chicken tajine, with preserved lemons.
Stuffed chicken roulade braised in a casserole
I have always enjoyed traditional Christmas dishes, from soup to lamb, including suckling pig, turkey and capon; but without a doubt my favorite dish has always been and will be the traditional stuffed chicken. It brings back good memories: it reminds me of many family meals, at a table filled with the best cutlery we had and lots of trays full of food, and where we argued over who would get the last bite; once full, the after-meal would stretch on for an hour
