Claudia&Julia's Blog
Do titanium nonstick pans have Teflon?
Are titanium pans safe for health? Are diamond ones better? Many customers call us looking for non-stick pans without Teflon because they are concerned about the effects of this substance on their family’s health. Some customers ask us for titanium or diamond pans because they understand they do not have Teflon (we can assume their coating is made of titanium, diamond or in some cases granite or stone).
Quiche: Origin and How It's Made
Surely many of you have cooked quiches. A quiche is a savory tart from French cuisine. The original recipe originated in the Lorraine region, in northeastern France. Hence its name: 'Quiche Lorraine'.
Crème Brûlée. Origin and recipe
Crème Brûlée, Trinity Cream, leche quemada, crema quemada o Catalan cream, this creamy dessert is one of my favorites to make. It brings back very fond memories of when I was little.
What is a tagine and what is cooked in it
I have a bit of a weakness for discovering new flavors and experiencing different sensations every time I cook a recipe. If these dishes are prepared in a special way, my satisfaction is complete.
The origin of Le Creuset cast iron cookware
As many of you know, I’m a true fan of the Le Creuset brand and its cast iron casseroles. They are a true icon of French cooking. cast iron is a material that was already used in Roman times to make cookware; and even today, with all the materials we have at our disposal, there’s no other material as versatile, as good-looking, and with better heat retention.
Prawns in brick pastry with pesto and butifarra de pagés montadito with ganxet beans and baked apple
Yesterday we had our friend and great cook Stéphane Poussardin at We Love Cooking preparing some "tapas" or tasty and very easy-to-make appetizers. Here are a couple of recipes that were very successful; I hope you enjoy them.
How to Make the Most of Your Meat Grinder
As a true lover of traditional, healthy cooking, a meat grinder is indispensable in my kitchen. With that fantastic tool I make meat for my sofritos, meatballs, meatloaves, fillings for empanadas, sausages, steak tartare and hamburgers.
Origin and interesting facts about the Tarte Tatin
Who hasn't enjoyed a delicious Tarte Tatin? It is a variation of the apple tart, in which the apples have been caramelized before adding the pastry. The most peculiar thing is that it is a tart made upside down: the apples are placed underneath and covered with the pastry.
Sautéed shredded butifarra, mushrooms, pumpkin, poached egg and truffle oil
Last week our friend Stéphane Poussardin was at our demo space, We Love Cooking, preparing some delicious recipes with De Buyer’s Mineral B iron pans. Today I want to bring you one of the ones I liked most because it’s so easy and original. I hope you like it :)
The Art of Brewing a Good Tea
On days like we've been having lately with cold or rainy weather, there's nothing I want more than to have a cup of tea.
Flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce
This tasty cake, which contains no flour, can be prepared in no time. It’s perfect for surprising your partner by baking it in a Le Creuset heart casserole, but it can also be cooked in a classic casserole or even in several mini casseroles. It’s ideal for sharing with that special someone. It’s delicious freshly made, served with a raspberry sauce.
Baking bread at home, easier than it seems
There's nothing like starting the day by waking up and smelling freshly brewed coffee. How do I make this moment a true dream? By making myself a good breakfast with freshly baked bread at home. Homemade bread, crispy and ready in no time!
