Claudia&Julia's Blog
Sautéed prawns with black pepper and fresh ginger
These sautéed prawns with fresh ginger and black pepper are an ideal dish for impressing guests at home. You can serve them as a starter or as a main course, accompanied by fried rice or a green salad to balance the aromatic, spicy notes of the ginger and pepper. Whether you use fresh or frozen prawns, or king prawns, the result is full of flavour and has an Indian-inspired touch that I personally love.
Caramelized Bananas "Bananas Foster" Style
Caramelized bananas in the style of "Bananas Foster" are a true delight, a classic dessert from Creole cuisine that sounds like music and tastes like friendship, and with it I invite you on a sweet culinary journey to New Orleans. Will you join me?
Roasted Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream and Pistachios
Peach season has arrived, a fruit I love and one that tastes like summer like few others do. And there’s no better way to celebrate it than with a recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. I assure you these roasted peaches with vanilla ice cream and pistachios are very easy to make, and with this treat, everyone at home will be cheering you on.
Wok Fried Rice with Pineapple and Apple
Although the name of the recipe may make you think I grabbed the first thing I had in the fridge for this dish, I assure you this wok-fried rice with pineapple and apple is absolutely amazing. The contrast between the sweetness of the fruit and the spicy kick of the chili oil is very interesting, and the result is fabulous. The rice turns out fluffy, and the eggs add a slightly creamy texture that balances the dish.
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Eggs with salmon Thai-style in mini casserole
Quick, simple, and guaranteed to be a success, this Thai-style salmon egg recipe with casserole is a perfect option for any weekday meal. Once you see how easy it is to make, how little effort it takes to prepare, and how delicious it turns out, I’m sure it will earn a permanent place in your recipe collection.
Beetroot Spaghetti Salad with Mozzarella and Parsley Pesto
This beetroot spaghetti salad with mozzarella and parsley pesto is a fresh, colorful, and contrast-filled summer dish. The creaminess of the mozzarella, the natural sweetness of the beetroot, the crunchy touch of the walnuts, and the aromatic intensity of the pesto come together to create a light, eye-catching, and well-balanced dish. The combination of textures and flavors is a real success. An original recipe that is easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion.
Raspberry Flaugnarde or French Raspberry Flan in Mini Casserole
This mini casserole French raspberry flan is actually a raspberry flaugnarde, a delicate traditional French dessert. Creamy and smooth, it is perfect served warm or cold. It also has the great advantage of being very easy to make, and since it turns out so delicious, it has already become the Sunday dessert of choice at home.
Indian-Style Chicken with Creamy Butter Sauce
This Indian-style chicken with creamy butter sauce is the perfect example that you can make a truly delicious dish without having to spend much time in the kitchen. A very tasty recipe where the smooth, addictive flavor of the sauce stands out, and it needs a good accompaniment, whether in the form of cooked rice, a flatbread, or a slice of your favorite bread. I assure you that you’ll leave the plate squeaky clean and, if there’s any left in the pan, you’ll want seconds!
Tortilla with Chorizo and Mozzarella
There are recipes that just always work, and this chorizo and mozzarella omelet is one of them. Few ingredients, ten minutes, and that magical moment when the mozzarella melts over the golden chorizo… seriously, even the smell it leaves in the kitchen already promises a lot. It’s one of those omelets you crave for lunch, dinner, or to add to a sandwich. Delicious!
Chicken wok with vegetables
Healthy and very eye-catching, this chicken and vegetable wok is a stir-fry perfect for making it one of the favorite dinners on the weekly menu. Just remember to marinate the chicken a few hours before cooking so it stays juicier and develops a more intense flavor. Other than that, this easy and quick recipe has no more complication than chopping the ingredients and heating the wok.
The secret to perfect meat: mineral iron and the Maillard effect
There are moments in the kitchen you never forget: the sizzle when meat hits the pan, the steam rising, the aroma filling the kitchen. That magical moment has a scientific name—the Maillard effect—and one essential ally: the mineral iron pan.
