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“Come on, there’s less left” is the thought installed in half of the national brains at this point in the year. The well-deserved vacations are approaching for many, but since we cannot speed up time and we also have to continue eating anyway, we propose a menu that makes the wait more pleasant and tasty, full of seasonal, fresh, easy and delicious dishes.
Monday July 11
TERIYAKI CHICKEN
Even if you don’t understand a single word about Rosalía’s lyrics, the dish that stars one of her latest hits is at your fingertips: the recipe for this chicken is easier than the song’s little dance.
SESAME AND HONEY ICE CREAM
Starting with five ingredients, but expandable to infinity and beyond, you can whip up this creamy sundae – it’ll take just 15 minutes if you’ve got a good wrist set.
Tuesday July 12
PICKLED EGGPLANTS
The aubergine is a good friend of the marinade: with this technique you can incorporate flavors with the help of spices, other vegetables and oil. The key to making it look good? Patience.
PASTA WITH SQUID SAUCE
When pasta comes on the scene, a quick calamari stew magically turns into a sauce. The ‘mantecatura’ and a touch of parsley will meld their flavors into one in a matter of seconds.
SEASONAL FRUIT: PEACH
They are soft, tender, juicy and very aromatic when they are at their optimum point. If you get bored of eating them alone you can always click on the link and try one of the recipes.
Wednesday, July 13
GRILLED WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
The fruit that reigns in the summer approaches another protagonist of the season, the barbecue, to finish in a salad with cheese and nuts. If you don’t plan to make a fire, you can always use the iron.
TOMATOES STUFFED WITH QUINOA AND PICKLES
The tomato in summer reaches its maximum splendor. It is in this season when you can enjoy its ideal point and take advantage of it in preparations as simple and rich as the one we bring today.
MACEDONIA OF MELON WITH BLACKBERRIES AND COTTAGE CHEESE
Fresh melon, seasonal blackberries and a dairy touch of fresh cheese, shot into the stratosphere with a hint of vanilla caramel, mint and lime: the ultimate summer jet dessert is here.
Thursday July 14
THAI SALAD
Crunchy vegetables, a creamy sauce with substance and aromatic herbs to give it flavor and freshness: dress up this salad as you like and it will become a staple of your meals.
BONITO BURGER
Chop, form and pan: making a homemade hamburger has no more complications, and many advantages. With just a knife and a few Asian seasonings you can make a tuna as good as this one.
SEASONAL FRUIT: MELON
The melon is your friend during the summer and it is supposed that, if it smells, it is heavy and the base gives a little when you squeeze it, it will be good. But it is not an exact science.
Friday July 15
TIGER MUSSELS
Halfway between the croquette and the mussel in sauce, the tigres are a tapas that is as rich as it is laborious to prepare. Something that has made it an endangered species in bars and taverns.
MARINATED SALMON AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
All this recipe requires is a little foresight because the process of marinating the salmon takes about a day and a half. Now, it’s worth doing it at home because it’s great and you also save money compared to the one you bought
WHISKEY CAKE
100% old and 100% homemade, the star of eighties cuisine always returns with the heat, just like ‘Blue Summer’, ‘The A-Team’ or ‘Fantastic Car’.
Saturday July 16
UDON WITH BEEF AND AUBERGINES CHINESE STYLE
Eggplant steamed and then stewed with soy sauce, rice vinegar and other seasonings, added to marinated and sautéed beef, make a lavish accompaniment to this kind of pasta.
FRUIT OF THE SEASON: APRICOTS
It is a relative of the peach and the plum, it has very few calories, and a good amount of fiber that makes it a very satiating fruit.
Sunday July 17
PLENTY OF RICE
The favorite fish and seafood rice among lazy eaters is not one of the most difficult, but it has its secrets. An expert teaches us how to cook it in its province of origin, Alicante.
NO-BAKE PEACH CHEESE CAKE
The thermometers go up and we leave the use of the oven for September. Until then, nothing better to sin than a fresh cheesecake, with seasonal fruit and zero sweat.
the drink of the weekend
MANGONADA WITH CHAMOY
This strange name refers to one of the most consumed drinks in the Mexican summer. It consists of a kind of mango granita, and the chamoy, a spicy sauce, gives it the necessary ‘punch’.
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