Claudia&Julia's Blog
Zucchini and Feta Pancakes
Healthy, fun, tasty and very easy to prepare. These zucchini and feta fritters have everything to help you impress your guests or to treat yourself. They can be served as a starter or as a side dish, although nothing prevents them from being the stars of the aperitif.
Cierva Cake
The Cierva pastry is a typical preparation from the Murcia region, dated to the end of the 19th century (with legend included) on the coast of the Mar Menor. It is a somewhat peculiar recipe, as it combines in a single bite the savory flavor of the filling with the sweetness of the dough. It’s a quite striking contrast, especially for someone who didn't know it from childhood and comes across it so suddenly, since the sweet/salty contrasts are very pronounced.
White risotto (and tips for making a good risotto)
Risotto alla bianca is the base recipe for this traditional dish of Italian cuisine. Many other preparations are built on it: asparagus, mushrooms, etc. All of them exquisite, yes, but the “bianco” is a singular dish; it is more than enough on its own to captivate anyone who tries it.
Strawberry, Spinach and Feta Salad
Fresh, easy, complete and delicious, this salad has it all! The combination of the freshness and sweetness of the strawberries contrasts with the intensity of the feta cheese, and we dress it all with a very easy-to-make Modena and honey vinaigrette that enhances the flavor of the strawberries even more.
Traditional coconut ice cream
Let's make coconut ice cream. Plain and simple, the usual kind: I bring the recipe for an easy, quick coconut ice cream with coconut flavor, which is what we lovers of this fruit fallen from the sky are looking for (well, from tropical palm trees, but from the sky just the same).
Nordic-style meatballs
Today I bring you a recipe for a very handy dish that always goes well with good bread for dipping: meatballs. But this time we'll pair them with a sauce different from the usual. We're going to make meatballs with a Nordic sauce, which seems to me the best way to christen the new Nordik non-stick pan from Bra.
How to make potato milk?
How many of you have heard about potato milk? It’s a completely new plant-based drink with great benefits for the body and for the environment. If this is the first time you’re reading about it, you might have had the same reaction as I did... I was astonished! In this post I hope you find answers to all the questions about potato milk and how to make it.
Olive and Mozzarella Focaccia (Ligurian Focaccia)
Today we're going to prepare a very traditional focaccia because, besides a dough in the pure Italian style, we'll add mozzarella and give it the Liguria touch thanks to the seductive aroma of taggiaca olives. And we'll also add romesco; spices must never be missing.
Spiced wild apple puff pastry tart
Apple pie is a classic, but today I give it a little extra without adding effort: this apple puff pastry includes an extra touch of spices and a base of jam that makes it delicious. A perfect apple pie recipe that's easy but a bit different from the traditional one.
Brined chicken on the grill, with rice and cilantro
This chicken on the grill with rice and cilantro is a great way to enjoy an everyday recipe with a big boost of texture and flavor. Brining, beyond being a centuries-old method for preserving food, is a culinary technique that lets you enjoy new flavors and textures, since it provides not only seasoning but also great juiciness.
Gluten-free chocolate cake
Today is a great day, I'm sharing with you the best gluten-free chocolate cake; and it's not just me saying it — well, that too! — so far, I haven't found anyone who tells me otherwise.
Orange marmalade with honey
This recipe for homemade orange marmalade comes from French chef Philippe Laruelle, and it's sure to be a success thanks to the tips and proportions he provides.
