What is for brunch or lunch ?

Wednesday: 12 / 06 / 2024 ..

Today was Lentils soaked overnight with a wide variety of finely chopped vegetables ..

Simply a true classic traditional dish that is highly pleasant.

Have a nice late afternoon.

Thursday: 13 / 06 / 2024 ..

Today we had shared a very interesting salad out, and the ingredients included were:

Blueberries, algae, black cabbage, beet root and salmon .. Quite a contemporary pleasantry ..

Rich in anti oxidants and minerals, the salmon was grilled ever so slightly and had a orange drizzle, not a full sauce however, just a drizzle which created a lovely palate experience ..

Our starter was freshly grilled large prawns de-shelled and de-veined and served with 3 dipping salsas:

Black Olive
Tartar with Fresh Dill
A lightly piquant chili dip

Wine was a simple Prosecco Rose.

Dessert: We shared a lite version of a cheesecake with strawberries on top. Lite and polished off the meal with an Earl Grey.

Saturday: 15 / 06 / 2024 ..
Lunch:
Prepared a Zuppa di Pesce, a shellfish and fish stew with tomatoes de-seeded and peeled, Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, leek, shallot, dry white wine, sea bass, northern haddock and fresh cod with mussels and clams. Prepared in a Dutch Oven, stove top.

A lovely Cambados Albariño Pazo de Señorans and fruits with cheese assortment for dessert ..

Sunday: 16 / 06 ..

Lunch:
Today, I prepared homemade Moussaka with green bell peppers, ground beef, dry red wine, tomato paste, Italian style tinned tomatoes San Marzano, onion, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, a pinch of nutmeg and aubergines.
Turned out lovely.

The wine was a Greek Rosé from Crete - very refreshing.

Dessert: Greek yogurt with fresh fruits - strawberries and blue berries and peaches.

Nice Sunday wishes.

Monday ..
17 / 06 / 2024 ..

Today I prepared a dish of Chicken Cous Cous with fresh vegetables. Turned out wonderful ..

Have a nice week ahead.

Tuesday ..
18 / 06 / 2024 ..

Lunch today was a Caesar Salad without poultry / chicken ..

The main was a Spanish wild cod fish recipe called:

Bacalaó al ajoarriero .. Which is;

Cod fish, onion, green bell, garlic, choricero which is a dried pepper, tomato sauce from scratch, Extra virgin olive oil, a chili pepper (dried called a guindilla) and cod broth baked in the oven.

Was wonderful. The fish was very fresh and truly exquisite.

No dessert.

We had a lovely Prosecco to pair with.

Brunch at home offers such a cozy vibe.
Eggs Benedict with different toppings, Eggs Florentine for a healthier option and French toast for a sweet treat... all great choices!

I had tomato soup and ice-cream with raspberry sauce for my lunch, I had chicken Kiev, roast potatoes done in the air fryer and asparagus for my dinner it’s no wonder I’m putting the weight on - must be careful

Bonnybanko

I had tomato soup and ice-cream with raspberry sauce for my lunch, I had chicken Kiev, roast potatoes done in the air fryer and asparagus for my dinner it’s no wonder I’m putting the weight on - must be careful

BonnyBanko:

Chicken Kiev is a gorgeous dish !!

Thank you for participating and dropping by.

DrBenjaminMc

Brunch at home offers such a cozy vibe.
Eggs Benedict with different toppings, Eggs Florentine for a healthier option and French toast for a sweet treat... all great choices!

DrBenjaminMe:

Of course brunch at home is lovely too .. Grand fans of Eggs Benedict .. I truly enjoy the smoked salmon version and my husband, the Iberian Ham version.

The Hollandaise is the key and the crumpets ( English Muffins ).

Nice day wishes and Thank you for participating.

Friday ..
The 22nd of June 2024 ..

Both Wednesday and Thursday I had business travel and could not post ..

However, today I am preparing a fresh cod fish tagine ..

I marinate the cod in Charmoula, which is cumin, cilantro, paprika, garlic with tumeric and saffron.

Then I place the tomatoes, carrots, onion, lemon thinly sliced, ground black peppercorns, red bell stips, Kalamata black olives and the fish baked in the oven.

This shall be the main course.

Then to start off with, goat cheese cigars !!! I use Montrachet goat cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt and black pepper and wonton wrappers and I sauté in olive oil or one can bake on a cookie tray as well.

Dessert: Very very lite !! Fresh blueberries and fresh strawberries and canteloupe chunks ..

Have a marvelous weekend.

It's breakfast followed by lunch. Not the abomination known as brunch.

mae13

It's breakfast followed by lunch. Not the abomination known as brunch.

Here it is Brunch as even in Spain, everyone says Brunch.

Breakfast is served 7am - 9am in most bars and

Brunch is served from 11am - 14.00 and brunch is takes the place of lunch at the weekends here in the city of Madrid.

I have brunch, as I fast for 16 hours overnight, I eat cereal and fruit, usually breakfast food, about 12, commonly lunch time.

The crust off of a sourdough loaf, with strong cheddar cheese and a handful of cherry tomatoes.

Jaxjacky

I have brunch, as I fast for 16 hours overnight, I eat cereal and fruit, usually breakfast food, about 12, commonly lunch time.

Thank you for dropping by.

Many options for brunch include breakfast items and also lunch items ..

Always a favourite at the weekends for us.

Nice Friday wishes ..

GrannyGravy13

The crust off of a sourdough loaf, with strong cheddar cheese and a handful of cherry tomatoes.

Breads and cracker breads with cheeses and cherry tomatoes is a lovely pairing ..

Some fruit too ..

Thank you for contributing and have a lovely weekend.

Sunday Lunch .. 23 / 06 / 2024 ..

We started with a Caprese Salad with Mozzarella di Bufala, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil drizzled with Extra virgin olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.

The main course was grilled rare Entrecôt ..

Fresh peaches and fresh cherries for dessert. Divine !!

Monday Lunch: 24 / 06 / 2024 ..

Today, temperatures has risen and it is quite warm here.

Our starter was a simple Greek salad including cucmber, tomato, red bell, tri color lettuces, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and a lite version of Extra virgin olive oil a drizzle of red wine vinegar ..

And a French Omelette ..

A home made Sangria with berries ..

Wednesday Lunch: 26 / 06 / 2024:

Today we had Baked & Stuffed Red Peppers with ground beef mince and rice .. Maximum taste and wonderfully implemented. A lovely dish at home.

Served with a lovely Rosé from Navarra.

We decided upon a desert verses a starter !!

Dessert: Bartlett Pear, pear liquor William Poire French and almond tart (from our local bakery) and a lovely iced coffee.

Thursday - the 27th of June 2024 ..

Quite hot today so we ventured to our corner bar - restaurant, and I had fried Calamari with ali oli ( sort of a tartar - mayonnaise type dip) and a Glass of chilled white wine.

My hubby had croquettes filled with cod and a beer.

Nice and simple and we caught up with one of the owners who had an operation. So, we were pleased to see him and know that he is doing well back at work.

Nice Thursday wishes.

Half an M&S pizza. Delicious. Roll on tomorrow!

Kim19

Half an M&S pizza. Delicious. Roll on tomorrow!

Kim19,

We are big fans of Pizza too ..

However, due to the extreme heat, we decided to stay close to our flat.

Have a nice evening.

Today, tomato and bacon tagliatelle with a salad and garlic bread.

MiniMoon

Today, tomato and bacon tagliatelle with a salad and garlic bread.

Sounds quite appetising.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Friday: 28 / 05 / 2024 ..

Today we went to have a wine and a stroll ..

We stopped at El Abuelo (The Grandfather) renowned for their tapas ..

Could not resist.

This is quite a historic bar / tavern / tapas bar ..

I had grilled prawns and my husband had Pulpo a la feira, which is tender octopus served on a wooden board with cachuelos, a Galician yellow potato sliced finely and a drizzle of Extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

Wine: Galician Albariño white wine ..

Have a great weekend.