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January left and February arrived. The short month, the month of carnival and the beginning of Lent, the month of lovers, the month that gets longer from time to time. For all these reasons, February must be given a welcome at its height, and what better than with our weekly menu, which, as is tradition, comes well loaded with seasonal fruit and vegetables. There is no shortage of tangerines, leeks, spinach, broccoli or endives in our recipes. Gustatory ecstasy is guaranteed.
Monday January 29
FIRST: ROASTED LEEKS WITH ALMOND
The grace of the dish is in the smoky flavor of the leeks, which is achieved by strongly toasting their outer layer in the oven and then placing them in contact with the oil for a long time so that it is impregnated with the aroma.
SECOND: VEGAN FAKE 'PULLED PORK' SNACK
You can have the most delicious thing about this stew – the flavor, juiciness and crunch of the pickled cabbage that usually accompanies it – without having to eat any animal. As? With lentils, mushrooms and vegetables.
DESSERT: MANDARIN GLAZED CAKE
Pastry and citrus get along very well. You don't get along so well with her? Show yourself that you can with this tangerine glazed cake.
Tuesday January 30
FIRST: BROCCOLI FILLETS WITH DRIED TOMATO BUTTER
“The thing is, the steaks are just meat.” We don't care: we cut the broccoli into thick slices to steam it, marinate it with spices and then grill it. Thus we obtain a tasty starter.
SECOND: RIGATONI ALLA VACCINARA (PASTA WITH ROMAN-STYLE TAIL STEW)
The classic recipe from the Italian capital can be served as a main dish, or use the meat and sauce to accompany pasta.
DESSERT: SEASONAL FRUIT: MANDARIN
Ok: the smell of tangerines is not easy to remove from your fingers, but it is a lesser evil compared to their juiciness.
Wednesday, January 31
FIRST: GRILLED ENDIVES WITH QUINOA
The endives, which are in season, reduce their bitterness after being grilled, and we take advantage of this to make them the star of a sweet and citrus salad accompanied by quinoa.
SECOND: LENTILS WITH SPINACH
Nothing modern or exotic: this is a traditional lentil stew. In this version, the chorizo and blood sausage are replaced with spinach.
DESSERT: YOLK FLAN WITH VANILLA
Few desserts beat a well-made flan, with its wonderful texture and perfect balance of dairy, egg and sugar.
Thursday February 1
FIRST: FENNEL, ORANGE AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD
A salad of Sicilian origin that you can prepare only with the ingredients in the name. Or go a little more sophisticated with a touch of acidity in the dressing, a little cured cheese or anchovies.
SECOND: BACALAO AL AJOARRIERO
A cod stew with tomato and onion that calls for a good bread for dipping, benefits from the collagen in the fish and can have different meanings depending on the area of Spain where you name it.
DESSERT: SEASONAL FRUIT: KIWI
The national kiwi is in season, it is one of the fruits with the highest concentration of vitamin C, it is eaten by the spoonful and is delicious, what more reasons do you need to make it your dessert?
Friday February 2
FIRST: GLAZED TOFU
We bring back another recipe with tofu to demonstrate once again that this food can be integrated into tasty and easy-to-make dishes. If with this we no longer convince the tofuphobics, that's up to them.
SECOND: WHITE BEANS IN GREEN SAUCE
A 100% traditional and 100% vegetarian stew with which to face the winter cold. Quick, cheap and delicious, these beans will make you regain faith in classic recipes.
DESSERT: PLUM CAKE HAZELNUT AND CHOCOLATE
Do you think you are useless at baking? The crying will end with this easy and wonderful recipe, suitable for big hands and destined to brighten your mornings. Or afternoons. Or after dinners.
Saturday February 3
MAIN DISH: ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND DATES
For many of us, chicken has sometimes been as dry as a block of granite. That's why in this recipe we give you the keys to make it juicy and full of flavor when you take it out of the oven.
DESSERT: SEASONAL FRUIT: CHIRIMOYA
This tropical fruit is rich in fiber and vitamin C and is also very tasty, which is always important.
Sunday February 4
MAIN DISH: RISOTTO MAKERLEY AND SPINACH WITH LEMON
The green is added by a simple spinach and parsley sauce. The flavor, a quick fish broth, and the final touch, a grilled mackerel. Special guests: lemon, leek and cheese.
DESSERT: Puff Pastry BLINDS WITH BUTTER CREAM
If those from Bilbao are born where they want, the blinds – a 100% Bilbao dessert – can also be adopted anywhere. Say no to this flaky, sweet, honeyed and crunchy wonder.
The weekend drink
LITTLE GRASSHOPPER
This cocktail will finally make the grass look greener on your side.
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