Claudia&Julia's Blog

If you've tried diets, fasting and exercise… and still haven't lost a single kilo —or even wake up the next day weighing more than the night before— stay here.
It happened to me too. And it worried me a lot.
So much so that when I finally understood what was happening to me and what I could do to change it, I felt the need to share it.

This post is exactly that: an honest explanation of why at 40 we can gain weight even when we “do everything right” and what has truly helped me reduce inflammation and start losing weight.

Get your spoons ready, because today I'm bringing you an incredible sweet recipe. This Sticky Toffee Pudding (date cake with toffee sauce) is, without a doubt, one of the most extraordinary moist cakes I've tried lately. From the moment you take the first spoonful, its soft, melting texture will capture you forever. After that, you'll want this dessert in your life as often as possible. There's no turning back!

There are recipes that seem restaurant-quality, but in reality only require good ingredients and proper cooking. This duck magret with pilaf rice and orange sauce is exactly that: an elegant, aromatic dish with sweet-and-salty contrast, yet perfectly doable at home.

Teriyaki salmon is one of those recipes that, when made right, stays in your weekly rotation forever. It has that perfect balance of speed, flavour, and impressive results that we’re always looking for in everyday cooking: juicy fish, crispy skin, and a glossy sauce that looks restaurant-worthy but is actually made in just a few minutes and with no hassle.

Halfway between a traditional bavarois and a light red-fruit foam, this raspberry mousse with its coulis is a chilled dessert that will make you a hit. Presented in small glasses, it’s so eye-catching that it belongs in the display case of the finest patisseries. And its intense raspberry flavor, with the delicate texture that characterizes bavarian cream, is a guarantee of success, even among the most demanding palates.

Without a doubt, crêpes are a marvelous invention. That's why they get their well-deserved recognition on International Crêpe Day. These red fruit crêpes combine two things I love: crêpes on one hand, and on the other, a perfect mix of strawberries, blueberries, currants and raspberries, with just the right amount of sugar to slightly mellow the pleasant tartness of the red fruits. A delight!

There are days when you want to eat well without overcomplicating things—those days when your body craves something warm, tasty and comforting. This recipe for stewed sausages with tomato, beans and herbs is just that: a simple, one-pot dish that practically cooks itself and fills the kitchen with an aroma that invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal unhurriedly.

Today we're going to make cookies for snack time — what do you think of the idea? I'm sure you'll love it, as I do. And if I also tell you that this jam cookie recipe is very easy and perfect for making with the little ones at home, you won't have a moment to spare before gathering all the ingredients and putting on your apron.

Sourdough is essentially a mixture of flour and water fermented with natural yeasts and bacteria found in the environment and in the flour itself (with no need for chemical yeast). When we talk about rye sourdough, we refer to this mixture, fed and developed with whole rye flour, which gives it very distinctive and valuable qualities for bread baking.

This homemade rye bread, made with sourdough, is the perfect excuse to turn on the oven. Once baked and after the proper resting time, each slice of this sourdough rye bread will be a full-on celebration. Delicious with butter, with honey or bitter orange marmalade; if you spread it with fresh cheese and top it with a slice of smoked salmon, you'll taste heaven in every bite.

This vegetable pie in a mini-casserole is a recipe so simple, delicious, and eye-catching that it wins you over from the very first moment. As with a delicious quiche, the contrast between the crispy puff pastry, the creaminess of the mozzarella cream, and the tenderness of the vegetables turns this savory tart into an exquisite dish perfect for any occasion.

If you enjoy simple recipes with that elegant touch that transforms a vegetable into a special dish, you’re going to love these oven-roasted leeks with brown butter, shallot and toasted hazelnuts.