Claudia&Julia's Blog

I bring you a braided bread very traditional in countries like the Czech Republic or Slovakia. Its name is vianočka and it is a soft sweet bread with a delicious hint of vanilla. Its name comes from the word vianoce, which means Christmas, and the braid originally represented baby Jesus wrapped in his little blanket. But nowadays it is not made only at Christmas; it is enjoyed throughout the year.

I don’t know if this happens to you too, but there are days when I crave many spoon dishes, stews with lots of flavor… Although I don’t always have all the time I’d like to make them. Today I bring you one of those recipes that not only make us enjoy them as we eat, but can be made in no time. A Chickpea Stew with Vegetables and Harissa that you can have ready in under 30 minutes.

Salt tortas are one of the most popular traditional recipes of the Vega Baja del Segura. There isn’t a child who hasn’t taken a torta to school to enjoy at recess, and along with the "miguicas" tortas (my favorites) they are one of the most common snacks among the kids in my area.

Discover what banana milk is and how to make it at home with this traditional, truly authentic recipe! Banana milk is a delicious drink, and I would love for you to try it.

Whether called hojuelas, orellas, orelletes, beignets or carnival ears, among many other names, you surely know well or have heard of this fried, crunchy, addictive sweet, typical of this season and whose most popular name comes from a curious story.

I put on the apron today with a very French air, and I do it for a double reason: this tartiflette recipe is a typical French dish, and it also includes plenty of cheese. Cheese and potato—oh la la!

I bring you a delicious breakfast: roasted banana with honey. Served in a bowl and accompanied by Greek yogurt and granola, with a nice touch of coconut and cinnamon, they're delicious.

The only thing you'll need to consider is how much of each topping you want (I leave several ideas in the post), but these roasted bananas become addictive and make for a sweet yet energizing breakfast free of added sugars.

Combining chocolate and strawberries is a safe bet, a classic that never fails, especially on Valentine’s Day if you want to present a very romantic breakfast or desserts, or any spring day when you feel like treating yourself. The contrast between the freshness and juiciness of the strawberries, and the character and creaminess of chocolate in any of its varieties, makes decorated chocolate-covered strawberries simply addictive.

Surely you've heard of or seen pink chocolate, or ruby chocolate. Whether you already know it or are discovering it now, I bring you a perfect recipe to warm up and surprise whoever you make it for. The hot pink chocolate drink (pink chocolate served in a cup) that I encourage you to prepare is going to be delicious.

A classic that never fails — the recipe for a traditional, very tasty sausage rice! You can make this rice to your liking, more cooked or more creamy. It's an uncomplicated rice dish that both kids and adults enjoy for bringing those familiar flavors.

You will be surprised at how easy these delicious almond croissants (or croissant) are to make that I bring today. These are croissants we’ll make with puff pastry and filled with an almond cream that overwhelms the senses: the delicacy of each bite and its subtle almond flavor, combined with the tenderness of the pastry, make this an essential croissant recipe for the home.

Frangipane is a typical French pastry cream with a subtle almond flavor, widely used in all kinds of cakes and sponge cakes. It is made by mixing traditional pastry cream with almond cream. It is used to make, for example, the classic Galette de Rois (King cake) and is also a staple in pear tarts and sponge cakes, among many others.