How do you make good ham croquettes?

How to make good ham croquettes?

Who doesn't like croquettes? Grandma's, your mother's, or the neighbor's. But what should a good croquette be like? Crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside; there are many fillings but Jamón Serrano croquettes are a classic. This is one of those foolproof recipes that will work wonderfully for you.
Meatballs in carrot sauce

Meatballs in Carrot Sauce

I'd say meatballs aren't as fashionable as they once were; they may seem too labor-intensive in these times of immediacy, but these meatballs in carrot sauce, besides being delicious, are ready in no time if you get the whole family to help. And shaping the little meatballs will give you the week's zen moment. I swear it on Snoopy.
Galician zorza

Galician zorza

I had never heard of Galician zorza until Claudia suggested making it, and I must admit I’ve fallen for it (well, me and everyone at home), because we’ve found a new way to prepare meat that’s different and not at all complicated.
Cod with quince pilpil at low temperature

Low-Temperature Cod al Pilpil with Quince

Today we bring a 5-star Michelin recipe. It's a cod in quince pilpil that, in fact, is really easy to make, but the result is spectacular.
Roasted turkey with chestnuts and mushrooms

Roast turkey with chestnuts and mushrooms

The recipes for roast chicken or roast turkey are, without a doubt, among the easiest to prepare and some of the most impressive to present at the table. It's as simple as placing the main piece in the pot accompanied by those elements that will give it flavor (herbs and spices), a good glug of oil and, from there, the oven will do all the work.
Potato and squid stew in casserole

Potato and Squid Stew in a Casserole

At this time of year and after days of bingeing I always need a comforting stew that's not heavy, and this potato stew with choco or squid is very popular at home, and the best part is it's easy to make.
Roasted chicken with spiced butter

Roasted Chicken with Spiced Butter

Who doesn't love a good roast chicken, with its potatoes and little vegetables? And if I tell you there's a utensil where it cooks all by itself and, on top of that, the oven doesn't get dirty… Well, what I'm telling you is, with the Emile Henry chicken roasting oven you can get a crispy, golden chicken that saves us from the dreaded grease all over the oven.

Chicken with olives and candied lemon

Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon

A casserole is to the kitchen what a white shirt is in your wardrobe. A staple that lets you make stews and roasts, creams, soups, and purées; it can go on the stovetop or in the oven. In short, it's a very versatile, highly durable pot.

With this pot I’ve made a wonderful traditional Moroccan recipe: chicken with olives and preserved lemons. It’s a simple yet splendid stew that takes little time to prepare.

Squid with onions and sobrasada

Squid with onions and sobrasada

Today Chef Rafa brings to Claudia&Julia's kitchen a magnificent squid with onions and sobrasada, an easy and quick recipe typical of the Balearic Islands. The personal touch of the sobrasada results in a dish with bold, truly delicious flavor. A recipe you can serve either as a starter or as a main course—a versatile and handy dish.
Iberian pork cheeks, recipe video with Claudia and Chef Rafa

Iberian pork cheeks, recipe video with Claudia and Chef Rafa

You already know how we love to make use of the casserole. From making soups and creams to cooking a rice dish, putting together a good, hearty fabada or stew, preparing braises, cooking countless fish recipes or, of course, cooking meats to the max with very little effort. That’s what we’re doing today!

Pressure cooker rabbit stew with mushrooms and chestnuts

Rabbit stew with mushrooms and chestnuts in a pressure cooker

Although it takes a while for autumn to arrive on the islands and summer almost merges with "winter" for us, we do like to prepare dishes worthy of the season we're entering.

It's a season when those comforting stews you want to dip bread into are appealing, and you also have the option to add seasonal ingredients like chestnuts or even mushrooms.

Chicken kebab

Chicken kebab

They arrived in Spain to stay, like countless dishes that enrich world cuisine. Today I’m talking to you about kebabs, already familiar to everyone. Plain kebabs are those skewers of meat or even fish that are cooked on a skewer over charcoal, always seasoned with many spices which, to my taste, are what make them special.