Claudia&Julia's Blog

Ceramic-coated pans have become very popular: they look great, are lightweight, and are known for being healthier than Teflon. But there’s a problem: most of them wear out within a few months. Not because they’re poor quality, but because no one teaches us how to use them properly. With a few simple habits, a good ceramic pan can last you for years.

Traditional meatloaf has the charm of those comforting, hearty recipes that make a home feel like home. It is a dish that takes time, but once it is brought to the table, it makes time stand still and leaves everyone silent as they eagerly wait for their slice on the plate.

If I had to choose one fruit that takes me back to summer, I’d definitely go with the peach. And if you asked me for an easy, no-fuss dish, I’d choose chicken cooked on the barbecue. In this roast chicken with peaches recipe, we’re going to combine forces and cook the chicken on the barbecue with the peaches, using them as a side dish, replacing the classic potatoes, and turning them into a wonderful sauce. A true delight, and one that makes me reluctant to say goodbye to a season I love!

There are dishes that have it all, like this classic French ratatouille. Warm, flavorful, aromatic, nutritious, and perfect for enjoying the best seasonal vegetables, this ratatouille is an ode to traditional cooking, the kind that goes from the garden to the table. A colorful dish, with a very elegant presentation, ideal for celebrating life and enjoying at home in good company.

If you're one of those people who can't imagine summer without a good iced coffee, cold brew is here to stay. And I say that from experience — since discovering it, I've never made iced coffee the same way again. It's smooth, aromatic, less acidic than traditional coffee and has a depth of flavour that simply can't be achieved any other way.

For years, sparkling water was a drink mainly associated with restaurants or with people looking for an alternative to regular still water. I remember being very surprised almost 20 years ago when I saw how my German friends would make carbonated water at home as a completely normal part of everyday life. In Germany, it is something entirely commonplace — almost as common as having a coffee machine. In Spain, on the other hand, it was something rarely seen in households.

There are salads you eat, and there are salads you remember. This is one of the latter. Made with fresh rocket, seasonal strawberries, crunchy cucumber, creamy burrata, candied pecans and a balsamic vinaigrette that brings everything together, it’s one of those dishes that impress effortlessly and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

There are recipes that have it all: color, aroma, flavor, and nutrition in a single dish. This skillet of chickpeas with vegetables and couscous is one of them. Inspired by Eastern cuisine, with spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika, it is a complete vegetarian dish that everyone loves and that you can have ready in less than 35 minutes.

I’m not going to reveal any secret by talking about the ingredients used to make leche merengada, an irresistible classic that’s refreshing and full of flavor. It’s one of our most traditional drinks, along with horchata, agua de Valencia, or lemon granita. For me, it’s one of summer’s pleasures; served nice and chilled, its creamy texture feels wonderful and sweetens the afternoon like few others can.

If there’s one recipe that deserves a permanent spot in your repertoire, it’s this one. Tagliatelle all’Alfredo is one of those dishes that looks restaurant-worthy, but you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes. Creamy, flavorful, and with that hint of nutmeg that changes everything.

Original, hearty and wonderfully homemade, this recipe is born from the fusion of two great classics of Spanish and Italian cuisine. And from the union of two of the most iconic dishes prepared by Italian nonnas and Spanish grandmothers, nothing less than this Spanish potato omelette with Bolognese sauce could come out of it — an original, complete and delicious dish that will win you over from the very first bite.