About Claudia’s Table

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. We express our love for our family and friends around a great meal. Food is sustenance, but it’s also something we do to care for others. Is someone sick? We bring soup. Has someone suffered a loss? We bring a casserole. Did you move into a new neighborhood? A neighbor brings you lunch. During the Holidays, we cook and bake traditional foods for family, friends, and coworkers. The list goes on and on.

Inspiration

Every day, I’m captivated by the culinary diversity of this city. Los Angeles, a melting pot of cultures, offers a rich tapestry of fabulous cuisines. Our grocery store offerings mirror the vibrant mix of customers who shop there. Most communities boast Farmer’s Markets or local neighborhood stores with seasonal produce and regional specialties. This rich culinary landscape has deepened my passion for food and cooking.

Now more than ever, the sustainability of our food is a cause close to my heart, and I strive to make better choices daily. Seasonality is equally important to me, shaping the way I cook. I’m fortunate to reside in a city where fresh produce from various sources is widely available. Our temperate weather allows produce to be grown year-round and contributes to accessibility. 

Food content and recipe development

I develop and test the recipes until they are perfected. Some recipes, like my All-Purpose Pizza dough, was tested over 30 times. That’s a lot of pizza! But sometimes necessary, depending on the recipe. I’ve been making many of these recipes for years, and it takes a bit of testing to get the exact flavor from my kitchen to yours.

Additionally, I love to create new recipes. I love getting creative in the kitchen and sharing my delicious newfound favorites with you!
A handful of recipes are inspired by travel, favorite cookbooks, chefs, or restaurants, and I always credit my inspiration.

Photography

I photograph all the food that you see on the site. I use a Canon EOS Rebel T6i or my iPhone. The photography is taken in our home, indoors and outdoors, without artificial lighting and with minimal processing.

About me

I’m a home cook with 35+ years of experience crafting delicious meals for family and friends.  From intimate meals for two, prime rib dinners for 30, to an authentic BBQ for 100, my years of experience in the kitchen have brought me here. This site was built to share my family’s favorites and the new recipes I develop especially for you.  

I’m the professional content creator, author, photographer, and recipe developer behind Claudia’s Table.

For many years, at the urging of friends and family, I’m now sharing my favorite meals with you—these are the very recipes I serve to my family and friends on any given day. So, who is Claudia? It happens to be my middle name, by which only very close family calls me. Like most of us, my journey with food and cooking started when I was a kid, helping my mother in the kitchen or watching my Nana make giant tortillas. 

This is a passion I’m excited to share with you all. 

This site contains seasonal and vibrant, shareable recipes and ideas for everyday cooking and entertaining. They are primarily wholesome, somewhat indulgent, and always delicious. I invite you to browse, engage, and let me know what’s on your Table today. 

I hope you will find something new to try and share with your family and friends.

All the best,

Ana Coronado