Claudia&Julia's Blog

The recipe Miriam brings us today, author of El Invitado de Invierno, Iberian pork terrine with crust, is original and delicious. I encourage you to make it at home — it will be a surefire success!

You'll agree with me that one of the things we've always seen in our parents' kitchen drawer is the corkscrew — that small kitchen utensil that seems immortal. Likewise, when you buy one you expect it to last the same time in your drawer, and to meet important criteria such as being easy to use, not requiring strength — and not needing any knack either! — and removing the cork in perfect condition. That's why it's important to know the options and choose well.

Luisa, whom you know from the blog Cocinando con mi Carmela, invites us to prepare a delicious chicken lasagna that will surprise you with its easy preparation and original presentation. I assure you it will delight your guests!

Virginia, author of the food blog Sweet&Sour, invites us to make a delicious shortcrust pastry tart with a combination you'll love: goat cheese, walnut and pear. The preparation is simple and the results exquisite. You can't miss it!

"If you think you can leave the water heating here and go see how you kill time, you haven't learned anything from England," a friend teased me. He was absolutely right (about the water... as for England, the truth is it taught me many things): if you're going to make tea you should enjoy every moment, from when you put the water on to heat until you sit down to enjoy it. Do you know anyone who drinks tea in a hurry?

Raquel, author of Los Tragaldabas, shows us how to make the most of the new Bra Infinity grill, a grill with a super-reinforced non-stick coating and a removable handle, which allows you to cook both on the stovetop and in the oven. In this case, she presents a classic: roast chicken with vegetables. Delicious, enticing, and with an excellent presentation—success is guaranteed!

I don't remember the last time I bought a store-bought muffin... and when you try this recipe, you won't either!

If you follow my instructions, you'll get fluffy muffins with a high dome. They will also keep perfectly for several days.

The world of tea is complex and fascinating, both because of the wide variety of teas that exist - each with its peculiarities, virtues and aromas - and because of the respect for the ritual that surrounds the process of its preparation.

Loreto, from Sabores de Colores, suggests a quick way to make truly delicious cannelloni: filled with spinach, ricotta, and salmon and cooked in a skillet for an original presentation.

Cooking in a casserole is always a pleasure, even more so when we prepare time-honored recipes slowly over low heat, with good ingredients and lots of care. Such is the recipe brought to us by Raquel, from Los Tragaldabas, who today offers us a delicious recipe: beef stew with beer.

Le Creuset cast-iron casseroles are ideal for slow cooking and for preparing traditional recipes. We’ve often talked about them, but we’ve rarely discussed the different casseroles that exist—there are many—and I think it’s interesting to talk about which casserole is most ideal for each recipe. Casseroles are, by definition, versatile tools, but it can be helpful to know what each of the casseroles we have in the store is most appropriate for.

Beatriz, author of To Be Gourmet, suggests a risotto with a delicious, surprisingly vibrant color and flavor—ideal for making for your partner on a special day or for surprising your friends with an out-of-the-ordinary risotto.