Claudia&Julia's Blog

With this beef round roast in a super-fast pressure cooker all your stress will disappear on the day you want to impress on special occasions, whether it’s a Sunday or this coming Christmas. It’s a very easy, no-fuss recipe that you can prepare in advance.

Do you think anyone could resist a loaf baked in a casserole as tasty as this? Tasty is the word, because it hides sun-dried tomatoes and pesto inside, intense aromas that turn this bread into the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer, in sandwiches, served with summer soups and stews, or cut into pieces as part of a "mezze platter." It’s delicious on its own and with accompaniments!

Do you know the Brazilians’ secret for cooking those delicious meats on the grill? Marinate them! Preparing a tasty marinade takes just a few minutes and the flavored oil penetrates the meat, adding more flavor and helping it turn out juicier and more tender.

What do you do when you have leftover shortcrust pastry that you had to trim off a tart? Or if you have some pears in the fruit bowl giving you puppy eyes to enjoy as you please? Today I bring you a super impressive recipe you can prepare in 3 minutes and enjoy in no time: baked pears with oats and shortcrust pastry. A delicious indulgence!

Cheesecake is a classic because it’s a super easy dessert to make and is always welcome after any meal. Today I bring you a version that turns out perfectly: a creamy cheesecake that tastes delicious with jam inside. We make it with a cookie crust which, although it adds a few extra minutes of initial prep and baking, is worth making—how delicious cheesecake with a cookie base is!

We can't resist sharing this air fryer fried rice recipe. The truth is that air fryers are making their way into more and more homes, because they let us enjoy croquettes, potatoes, or empanadas as tasty as fried ones, but without the guilt.

I love coconut. It's something there's no cure for, so rather than hide my little passion I try to make the most of it. One of my favorite uses is in flans and puddings, and today I'm sharing a recipe that turns out perfectly. More than perfect — you get utterly addictive flans!

I'm sharing a fava bean recipe from my everyday cooking that I love. I adore fava beans. I like them simply sautéed with garlic; on the days I want to indulge I add mozzarella, which when melted is amazing with the fava beans. But the way I enjoy them most is by taking just two more minutes and sautéing them with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes in oil and pine nuts. What a delicious combination!

If, like me, you love enjoying a good movie and can't imagine doing it without a bowl full of popcorn, I'm going to share a secret to have them ready in less time than it takes you to sit on the couch, without making a mess, and on the stovetop!

I'll show you how to make assorted popcorn: Mediterranean Popcorn, Caramelized Popcorn, and Curry Popcorn. You can switch recipes every time you change the movie and enjoy popcorn at home like never before!

We’ve been celebrating the discounts at Nordic Ware, and I’m joining the celebration with this Coconut and Vanilla Loaf Cake topped with salted caramel glaze — it turns out amazing. To pay tribute to the brand, we bake it in a Nordic Ware Loaf Cake pan (I used the Heritage Loaf Cake), which lets you achieve a beautiful finish with no fuss, since the pan does all the work to give it that lovely shape.

Looking for something tasty to accompany your meal? Or a treat to liven up dinner? This Savory Monkey Bread will become your new must-make recipe to surprise and enjoy with the family. It’s the traditional monkey bread — a pull-apart loaf — but in a deliciously spiced savory version. With every bite you’ll enjoy garlic, cheese, and spice flavors. Who can resist that?

You can make mini blondies in Nordic Ware mini-bundlettes molds! This caramel blondie recipe is utterly delicious and gives you a bite ready in no time. Its buttery flavor and the aroma of brown sugar are delightful, and it’s a great way to present classic blondie bars in a beautiful format, thanks to the finish the Nordic Ware mini-bundlettes mold provides.