Original dish for February 23rd. A treat for real men. Baked chicken rolls

Peking duck in the oven at home

Ingredients: duck, honey, sherry, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, black pepper, salt

Your guests will definitely like Peking duck - it is very tasty and beautiful. And it’s not difficult to prepare, especially with our recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1.8 kg duck;
- 4 tbsp. honey;
- 50 g sherry;
- 4 tbsp. soy sauce;
- 1 tbsp. olive oil;
- 1 tbsp. ginger;
- 1 tsp. black pepper;
- coarse salt.

21.02.2019

Juicy whole roasted duck in the oven

Ingredients: duckling, apple, sauce, syrup, dry wine, seasoning, salt, pepper, oil

I bake duck with apples several times a year. Previously, it didn’t always turn out juicy for me; more often than not, I dried it out. But this recipe has made my duck delicious for the past few years.

Ingredients:

1-1.5 kilogram duck;
- 2-3 green apples;
- 15 ml. soy sauce;
- 25 ml. maple syrup;
- 200 ml. dry white wine;
- black pepper;
- Red pepper;
- thyme;
- vegetable oil;
- salt.

17.02.2018

Braised pork ribs with potatoes

Ingredients: pork rib, potatoes, carrots, onion, pepper, salt, bay, paprika, garlic, water, oil

I don't know a single man who would refuse pork ribs. This is a truly masculine dish. I cook a very tasty, hearty dish for my beloved - stewed pork ribs with potatoes

Ingredients:

- half a kilo of pork ribs,
- 400 grams of potatoes,
- 1 carrot,
- 1 onion,
- 1 sweet pepper,
- salt,
- pepper,
- paprika,
- dry garlic,
- 1 bay leaf,
- chilli,
- 2 glasses of water,
- 30 ml. vegetable oil.

18.01.2018

Beef and pork jellied meat

Ingredients: beef, pork ribs, bay leaves, peppercorns, gelatin, salt, water

I suggest you cook very delicious jellied meat. Beef and pork go well together in this dish. I have described the cooking recipe in detail for you.

Ingredients:

- beef - piece,
- pork ribs,
- bay leaf - 2 pcs.,

- gelatin - 10 grams,
- salt,
- water.

18.01.2018

Beef jellied meat

Ingredients: beef, water, peppercorns, gelatin, salt

Jellied meat is a very tasty and satisfying dish. There are a lot of jellied meat recipes and they are all incredibly tasty. Today I have prepared for you great recipe beef jellied meat.

Ingredients:

- beef - piece,
- water,
- black peppercorns - several pieces,
- gelatin - 10 grams,
- salt.

17.01.2018

Fast and tasty economy pizza on pita bread

Ingredients: lavash, tomato, salami sausage, cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup, salt

Pizza can be prepared in 10 minutes if you use a non-flatbread as a base. yeast dough, and ordinary thin pita bread. It will turn out just as tasty and beautiful, but preparing such a dish is much faster and easier.

Ingredients:

2 pieces of thin pita bread;
- 1-2 pcs tomatoes;
- 200 grams of sausage (Salami type);
- 100 grams of hard cheese;
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise;
- 2 tbsp. ketchup;
- salt.

31.12.2017

Salad "Shishka" with almonds

Ingredients: chicken fillet, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, salt, potatoes, pickled cucumbers

FOR your holiday table, be sure to prepare this very tasty and beautiful salad in the form of a cone. Roasted almonds in this salad will give the salad a delicious taste.

Ingredients:

- chicken fillet - 300 grams,
- potatoes - 3 pcs.,
- pickled cucumber - 2 pcs.,
- eggs - 3 pcs.,
- hard cheese - 150 grams,
- mayonnaise or sour cream - 150 grams,
- roasted almonds - 200 grams,
- salt.

31.12.2017

Salad with herring - tastier "Herring under a fur coat"

Ingredients: beets, eggs, pickled mushrooms, herring, mayonnaise, dill

I would like to offer you a recipe for a new herring salad, which I like even more than herring under a fur coat. Be sure to try it.

Ingredients:

- 2 beets,
- 1 carrot,
- 2 eggs,
- 1 herring,
- 150 grams of pickled mushrooms,
- 250 grams of mayonnaise,
- dill - sprig.

15.12.2017

Salad "Gift"

Ingredients: potatoes, yolk, carrots, grapes, beets, green pea, chicken liver, mayonnaise

Puff salad "Gift" will undoubtedly become the main decoration at your holiday feast, no matter what holiday you celebrate. Solemn registration of this delicious dish will definitely not go unnoticed by your guests!

Ingredients:

- potatoes - 5 pcs.;
- 4 yolks (boiled);
- carrots - 2 pcs.;
- seedless grapes - 300 g;
- beets - 1 large;
- green peas - 100 gr.;
- chicken or beef liver- 300 g;
- a little mayonnaise.

12.12.2017

Homemade carrots in Korean

Ingredients: Carrots, garlic, vegetable oil, 6% herbal vinegar, ground coriander, ground red hot pepper, ground black pepper, sugar, salt, parsley

Korean style carrots are cold vegetable snack With pungent taste and a wonderful aroma of spices. This savory dish can be used both as an independent dish and as an ingredient for preparing delicious salads.

For homemade cooking Korean carrots required:

- 400 g carrots;
- 2-3 cloves of garlic;
- 50-60 ml vegetable oil;
- 1.5-2 tbsp. l. vinegar 6%;
- 2-3 tsp. ground coriander;
- 1/4 tsp. red hot ground pepper;
- a little ground black pepper;
- a pinch of sugar;
- a little salt;
- a few sprigs of parsley.

12.12.2017

Snack "New Year's snowballs"

Ingredients: chicken egg, coconut flakes, crab sticks, processed cheese, salt, ground pepper, mayonnaise, garlic

Snacks are the most popular dishes at any festive table and not only. Today we decided to invite you to make original “New Year’s snowballs” from crab sticks. The appetizer turned out very tasty and beautiful.

For the recipe you will need:
- two eggs;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of white coconut flakes;
- eight crab sticks;
- 100 g processed cheese;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- 60 g mayonnaise;
- a clove of garlic.

12.12.2017

Stuffed eggs with cod liver

Ingredients: cod liver, eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, salt, ground pepper

One of the most delicious and original fillings For deviled eggs is delicate filling cod liver with herbs and mayonnaise. We suggest preparing a delicious and elegant appetizer of stuffed eggs and serving it to the holiday table.

For the recipe you will need:

- eggs – 4 pcs;
- cod liver – 120g;
- mayonnaise – 2 teaspoons;
- parsley;
- ground pepper.

01.12.2017

Pork tongue aspic

Ingredients: tongue, gelatin, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, mustard, vegetables, herbs, berries

The recipe for one of the most common holiday snacks- aspic from the tongue. For cooking you can use pork or beef tongue, for decoration it is better to take a dish fresh berries. Very tasty and beautiful holiday dish will bring pleasure to family and guests.

Ingredients:
- pork (beef) tongue - 1 pc.,
- black pepper - 2 pinches,
- gelatin - one and a half teaspoons,
- bay leaf - 2 pcs.,
- mustard - 1 teaspoon,
- vegetables,
- greenery,
- berries for decoration,
- salt - 1 teaspoon.

23.11.2017

Crab salad with corn and egg

Ingredients: eggs, cheese, corn, crab sticks, mayonnaise, red caviar

We offer to prepare very tasty, bright and holiday salad With crab sticks, corn and cheese, decorated with red caviar. Appetizing, beautiful and uncomplicated.

Ingredients:
- 150 g crab sticks,
- 150 g dessert corn,
- 50 g red caviar,
- 100 g of hard cheese,
- 2 chicken eggs,
- 100 g mayonnaise.

14.11.2017

Salad "Pearl"

Ingredients: lightly salted salmon, orange, eggs, olives, mayonnaise, cheese, red caviar, lettuce

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The original, beautifully decorated “Pearl” Salad will not go unnoticed by your guests. Our recipe with photos will help you prepare it. With caviar, fish and oranges, the dish turns out unusual, but very tasty.
You will need:
- 300 grams of lightly salted salmon;
- 1 large orange;
- 6 eggs;
- 2 tbsp. chopped olives;
- 100 grams of hard cheese;
- mayonnaise;
- Red caviar;
- olives, lettuce and half an egg for decoration.

04.11.2017

Shortbread cookies "Hearts"

Ingredients: wheat flour, butter, sour cream, egg, powdered sugar, cinnamon, soda, red food coloring, lemon juice

How to express your feelings? And you will bake something delicious and beautiful cookies in the shape of hearts. Mom, sister and friend will be happy with such a gift. It's not difficult to prepare.

For the recipe you will need:
- 200 g flour;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of butter;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of sour cream;
- one chicken yolk;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of powdered sugar;
- cinnamon – half a teaspoon;
- soda - a pinch.
For the glaze:
- one chicken protein;
- 200 g of powdered sugar;
- red food coloring - 1 g;
- lemon juice – 4 g.

February 23 is considered Defender of the Fatherland Day. But over time, the meaning of this day became deeper, because it is not necessary to call a man who served in the army a defender.

Our beloved boyfriends and husbands, relatives and friends, fathers, grandfathers, brothers... They are all next to us, protecting fragile women from worries and adversities with which life is sometimes so generous. They are our protectors. February 23 is a great occasion to please your defender.

Good word, original gift And delicious dinner- everyone will like it. We leave the first and second points at your discretion, dear ladies, but with the third point we will be happy to help!

What should you cook for your husband on February 23? Most men love meat. And if it is prepared with the care and soul of a beloved woman, the dish becomes doubly valuable.

We offer you a simple but original recipe for baked pork ribs with vegetables. The recipe is notable for the fact that you will immediately get both the main dish and a wonderful side dish!

We will need:

• pork ribs 450 g;
• 4 medium sized potatoes;
• onions 2 pieces;
• champignon or oyster mushrooms 200 g;
• green beans 300-400 g (1 pack). Frozen beans are fine for cooking;
• rose or red table wine 100 ml;
• garlic 2-3 cloves;
• sunflower oil 40 ml;
• dried herbs - a small bunch;
• Add salt, ground pepper and other seasonings to your taste.

Let's move on to cooking pork ribs - a wonderful recipe for February 23 with photos! Preparation will be easy and straightforward.

1. Peel the onion, wash it and finely chop it. We also wash the mushrooms well and cut them into small pieces.
2. Heat a little in a frying pan sunflower oil. Over medium heat, saute the onion until transparent, then add chopped mushrooms to it and simmer the ingredients together for about seven minutes, covering with a lid.Don't forget to stir periodically!
3. Let's move on to other components. Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into medium-sized strips. We need to defrost the green beans. We do this by strictly following the instructions on the packaging given by the manufacturer.
4. Let's prepare the ribs. Trim the fat and meat from them and cut them into small pieces. We will also cut the ribs themselves.
5. Lightly grease the baking tray with oil. First, put the mushrooms and onions in there. This is followed by green beans, potatoes and meat.
6. Add dried herbs to the dish, the desired amount of salt, pepper and other spices as desired.

7. Important: be sure to dilute red wine with water in a 1:1 ratio. Rose wine does not need dilution!

8. Pour all the ingredients with the resulting mixture.

9. Bake the ribs for 50-60 minutes at a temperature of 170-190 °C.
   

   Check the readiness of the dish based on the readiness of the meat!

   If it is no longer raw, but has become juicy, the dish is ready.

Before serving, you can add chopped garlic to the ribs. It will be delicious with pickles. We are sure that both every housewife and her beloved protector will like this recipe!

And one of the desserts presented on our website can complement your dinner and add a touch of comfort and warmth to it. For example, ! She has incredible delicate taste, which will melt the heart of even the most courageous defenders.

Let every woman feel secure and calm with her man. And we sincerely wish all men to find that woman who will give you love and support!

Remember how in the movie “What Men Talk About”, the characters wittily joke about the “deflop” and “croutons” served in a chic restaurant? This short episode perfectly illustrates the attitude of many men to the latest gastronomic trends. Although the best chefs, experimenters and virtuosos of culinary art are still men; most representatives of the stronger sex will prefer a well-fried piece of meat or baked chicken leg salad of eight types of arugula.

Let's please our defenders with a “real man's lunch”!

We offer three options for every taste and budget menu for February 23. For your convenience, we provide the cost of each menu and an approximate work plan. We recommend that you do everything in advance, if possible, so that you don’t waste time fussing around in the kitchen on the holiday. The suggested shopping list will help you remember to buy the necessary ingredients.

So let's get started!

Menu for February 23 “Save with taste”

Action plan:

The day before the holiday

As is known, yeast dough does not tolerate fuss and bad mood. Therefore, it is better to prepare the pie in advance. This year the holiday fell on Saturday, so Friday evening can be devoted to baking with a clear conscience. Experiment with fillings. Dried apricots can be replaced with prunes, walnuts with hazelnuts or cashews. Cognac will give the filling a special aroma (and an opened bottle good cognac It will be very useful for you on a holiday). But if you need a more budget-friendly option, then dried fruits can be soaked not in cognac, but in apple juice or herbal tea infusion.

When the whole house is filled with the aromas of baking and the neighbors begin to envy your man, resolutely cover ready pie kitchen towel and hide it in a place that is difficult for the defender of the fatherland to reach.

Peel the potatoes and fill them with cold water. In this form, he will wait his time just fine. And you won't have to waste time cleaning in the midst of preparing a festive dinner.

Make a lemon-olive potato dressing and a nut-garlic salad dressing. Nothing will happen to them in a few hours, so it's better to make them in advance.

Prepare the main course. We have selected a recipe for you that gives excellent results with minimal effort. Believe me, chicken baked with onions and garlic is worthy of the most festive feast. It simmers for about an hour and a half, but practically does not require your presence. Please note that the recipe uses white wine. Feel free to uncork the bottle, pour out the required 150 ml, and send the rest of the wine to the cognac that is already awaiting its fate. The holiday is just around the corner!

It's time to start making side dishes. Don't let it bother you unusual combination ingredients. Potatoes with olives, lemon and spices will please even the most avid conservative. And it will make an excellent pairing with wine-baked chicken.

While the potatoes are stewing, prepare the salad. It should not be done in advance - the tomatoes will give a lot of juice. If you can't buy good tomatoes, replace them with cherry tomatoes.

Half an hour before the gala dinner

Pour yourself a glass of white wine and relax in your favorite chair. Don’t even think about skipping this point – it is the most important in the preparation process!

Shopping list:

Vegetables, fruits, greens
Tomatoes – 350 g
Garlic – 3 heads
Potatoes - 800 g (11 small potatoes)
Onion – 3 pcs.
Olives - ½ cup
Lemon - 1 pc.
Large apples – 2 pcs.
Chopped parsley – 1/4 cup
Thyme and rosemary – if you don’t have fresh, you can use dried
Nuts, dried fruits
Walnuts– 30 g (handful)
Peanuts – 100 g.
200 g dried apricots
200 g raisins
Meat, eggs
Chicken – 1.5 kg.
Egg – 1 pc.
Dairy
0.5 cups milk
50 g butter
Alcoholic drinks
Cognac – 50 g (replace with Apple juice)
Dry white wine – 0.5 l. (150 ml for the recipe, the rest for the table).
Groceries and other products
Wheat flour -400 g
Sugar – 2 tbsp.
Dry yeast – 10 g.
Olive oil (can be replaced with sunflower oil) – 9 tbsp.
Vanilla sugar - a pinch
Cumin (jeera) - 1 tsp.
Salt, pepper to taste

Menu for February 23 “Classic holiday”

Action plan:

The day before the holiday

Cake is a win-win option for a festive dessert. Firstly, almost anything can be prepared a day, or even two, before day “X”. And, secondly, beautiful and a delicious cake guaranteed to be a hit at the table.

Poppy seed cake sour cream It will require some effort and time on your part, but it's worth it! To optimize the cooking process, prepare chopped dough a few days before the celebration and put it in the freezer. Place the dough in the refrigerator on Thursday night and it will be as good as new on Friday.

In addition to making the cake, plan to do some prep work on Friday. Cut the chicken into portions. Pour cold water over the peeled potatoes. Boil eggs for salad. If you are internally ready for a civic feat and bought a whole herring instead of fillet, cut it up in advance - you will thank yourself the next day.

Get some sleep. If you acted according to plan and accomplished all the culinary feats that we wrote about above, then you can easily afford it. "Larks" can bring coffee in bed to their "night owls." This start will set a festive tone for the whole day.

Fry and simmer potatoes with prunes. In our plan, preparing the side dish is the most time-consuming part. Once the potatoes are in the oven, your holiday dinner is almost ready. But don’t relax, but get on with the main course. Mix all ingredients for the sauce in a blender and marinate the chicken. Let it wait until the oven is busy - it will taste better.

An hour and a half before the gala dinner

It's time to make the salad. Do you know why we chose this particular recipe? If you ask hundreds of men what their favorite holiday salad is, the result will be quite predictable. Perhaps the palm of leadership will have to be given to the inevitable “Olivier”. But in second place there will definitely be a herring under a fur coat. What is the reason for such popular love? On the one hand, it’s a tribute to tradition, on the other, it’s simply delicious! Let's reveal a little secret - any salad in which one of the main ingredients is herring is simply doomed to success. Many women have already performed with “fur coats” in compulsory and free New Year's program, so on February 23, you can try to prepare a simple herring salad, which, nevertheless, will cause no less applause.

Shopping list:

Vegetables, fruits, greens

Potatoes – 1 kg
Onion – 3 pcs.
Bell pepper- 2 pcs
Leaf salad– 1 bunch
Green onions– 1 bunch
Garlic – 3 cloves
Lemon – 2 pcs.
Dill or parsley
Fresh basil - a bunch
Nuts, seeds, dried fruits
Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp.
Prunes – 100 g
Poppy – 100 g
Meat, fish, eggs
Chicken wings(or drumsticks, thighs) – 700 g
Herring fillet (ready, in oil) – 400 g
Quail eggs– 20 pcs
Dairy
Cheese – 100 g (hard, “Russian” type)
Butter 100 g
Milk – 125 g
Sour cream – 300 g
Groceries, etc.
Semolina– 1 tsp.
Sugar – 100 g.
Flour – 240 g
vegetable oil – 5 tbsp.
White vinegar– 2 tbsp. 1 rub.
Spices and seasonings
Bay leaf - to taste
Ground paprika – 2 tbsp
Rosemary – sprig (you can use dried – 1 tsp)
Salt, ground black pepper - to taste
Vanilla - to taste

Menu for February 23 “Walk, walk like that”

As part of this menu, we invite you to take a short gastronomic journey. Spanish paella and Japanese cheesecake– a rare combination, but a win-win. Both dishes are quite labor-intensive, but we agreed: “Walk, walk!”

Grocery list- at the bottom of the page

Action plan:

A few days before the holiday

Cook in advance fish broth for paella. It can be prepared several days in advance and “stashed” in the freezer.

For the salad you will need baked duck breast. It’s worth taking care of it in advance and planning the menu for the week so that by Saturday there will be a small piece left.

The day before the holiday

Making cheesecake is a fairly lengthy process, so let's start there. Try to calculate the time so that the cake has time to bake completely (about an hour and a half) and cool in the oven with the door slightly open (another same amount).

Start your day with fiery Spanish music! It will help you “catch” the atmosphere and get into a festive mood. While dancing, start preparing the paella. Do a lot at once - you won’t waste it! Let the thought that you won’t have to cook anything in the next two or three days warm your soul and give you strength.

Prepare your salads and turn up the music – the holiday has begun!

Shopping list:

Vegetables, fruits, greens

Beets – 2 pcs.
Bell pepper – 2 pcs.
Tomatoes – 4 pcs.
Onion – 1 pc.
Garlic – 1 pc.
Orange – 2 pcs.
Pomegranate – 1 pc.
Lemon – 1 pc.
Lettuce – 1 large bunch
Dill – 1 bunch
Nuts, dried fruits
Walnuts – 100 g
Poultry, seafood, eggs
Duck breast - 150 g
Seafood (cleaned sea reptiles) – 700 g
Eggs – 6 pcs.
Dairy
Roquefort cheese (any blue mold) – 150 g (can be replaced with feta if desired)
Natural yogurt without additives – 200 ml
Sour cream – 100 ml
Cream cheese – 400 g
Butter – 60 g.
Whipping cream, heavy – 200 ml.
Groceries and other products
Mixture of golden and wild rice - 2 tbsp. with a slide
Rice for paella – 1 tbsp.
Grapeseed oil (or any other neutral-tasting oil) – 4-5 tbsp.
Olive oil – 6 tbsp. l.
Vinegar – 1 tsp.
Sugar – 17 tbsp.
Rum – 1 t.l.
Flour – 8 tbsp.
Apricot jam – 3 tbsp.
Spices, sauces and seasonings
Narsharab sauce – 1 tbsp.
Grained mustard – 2/3 tsp.
Saffron – 1 pinch
Salt, ground black pepper - to taste

On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, caring housewives study culinary notes in search of original recipes dishes by February 23. To make things easier, we offer you the most delicious meat variations from different countries peace.

Brave pork

Bavarian pork is a dish that can often be seen on the holiday table in Germany. Brown 100 g of smoked lard with meat layers. Add 3 onions and saute until transparent. We put whole piece pork weighing 2 kg, best on the bone, fry on all sides, pour in 500 ml vegetable broth and simmer for 20 minutes. Transfer the meat and onions into a deep clay dish with 500 g of white cabbage, 200 g of apple and 3 cloves of garlic. Season them with ½ tsp. fennel, salt and pepper. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer in the oven for an hour at 200 °C, gradually adding broth. This dish can be served with stewed cabbage. With this accompaniment, pork will acquire a unique German flavor.

Beef for the musketeer

The heroes of the occasion can be pampered French cuisine, For example. First, prepare a broth from beef marrow, carrots, parsnip root, 3 cloves of garlic and 2 onions stuffed with dried cloves. Fry 150 g of bacon in a deep frying pan. Add 1 kg of beef in cubes sprinkled with flour and fry for 30 seconds on each side. Next, according to the beef bourguignon recipe, pour 300 ml of dry red wine into a clean pan. Place the meat in it and simmer covered for 2 hours, adding broth as needed. After tasting this dish, your favorite defenders will feel like real musketeers.

Meat Felicita

It will give you the taste of Dolce Vita. Coarsely chop 1.5 kg of lamb on the bones, roll in flour and place in a pan with heated oil. Place the fried meat on a plate and in the same oil sauté a head of onion in half rings, a leek and 8 whole cloves of garlic. Season them with 1 tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pink pepper, a pinch of chili and 3 sprigs of rosemary. Simmer the onion mixture for 10 minutes, pour in 100 ml balsamic vinegar, 500 ml red wine and bring to a boil. Return the meat to the pan and place in an oven preheated to 180°C for 2 hours. This recipe for lamb in red wine is a godsend for meat gourmets.

Legends of the Caucasus

, is an impeccable choice for a men's holiday. Ideally, we will need a cauldron, but a wide frying pan with a thick bottom will also work. Heat the oil, brown 400 g of potatoes in large cubes and place them on a dish. Coarsely chop 300 g of onions and carrots, fry them and send them to the potatoes. Next, fry 800 g of eggplant with 300 g of sweet pepper in strips, add them to the rest of the vegetables. Place 800 g of chopped lamb pulp in a cauldron, fry until done and add vegetable mixture. Season the dish with fresh cilantro and hot spices to taste - spicy lamb for real men is ready.

Thai curiosity

From Yulia Vysotskaya in Thai will add a little exotic to the feast. Fry in advance large saucepan 2 kg of lamb in large pieces and place it on a dish. Pour into a saucepan 2 chopped onions, 5 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. l. grated ginger root and ½ tsp. curry. After slightly sweating the mixture, pour in 200 ml of dry red wine, 1 tbsp. l. soy sauce and honey. Chop dry chili pepper and sprinkle everything with ½ tsp. cinnamon. Place the lamb here and add water to the sauce so that it covers the meat. Add 6 tbsp. l. lentils and simmer the dish over low heat for 40 minutes. This meat recipe Thai cuisine will surprise you with its harmonious combination of flavors.

Tales of Lebanon

Recipes from Lebanese cuisine, such as lamb with almonds, will successfully complement the brutal meat menu. Cut 400 g of lamb pulp into cubes, add plenty of salt and pepper, cover with onion rings, pour in lemon juice and marinate for 2 hours. Lightly squeeze the meat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp. l. flour and fry in olive oil until golden brown crust. Next, add a glass of water and simmer the lamb until it softens. Add 100 g prunes, 2 tbsp. l. crushed dried almonds, 2 tbsp. l. Dijon mustard and bring the dish to readiness. At the very end, flavor it with 2 tsp. sugar and juice of ½ lemon. The bright taste and alluring nutty notes will melt the hearts of even the toughest men.

Australian miracle

Do you want to surprise your loved ones with something unexpected? Prepare a dish of Australian cuisine with your own hands on February 23rd - a real man's steak. Cut 1 kg of beef into portions. One side of the steak must be thoroughly salted and seasoned with ground black pepper or a mixture of several peppers. Turn the meat over and season the other side with salt and ground pepper, but now we need to add a little olive oil. Rub it over the entire surface of the meat. Preheat the oven to 180°C and set the frying pan to maximum heat. After 3-5 minutes, the pan will be completely warmed up and you can start frying the steak. Place the steak in the pan on the oiled side and fry the steak for exactly 4 minutes. We do the same with the other side. Once the second side is cooked through, remove the meat from the heat and place it on a baking sheet lined with pre-prepared foil. Place the steak in the oven for exactly 7 minutes. Your man will definitely like this dish!

What dishes will you prepare for your husband on February 23? What will you please the younger generation of defenders? We look forward to your signature recipes and interesting ideas for a festive feast.

Ladies, do you remember that a wonderful holiday in all respects awaits us soon - March 8th? And you and I, beautiful as fairies, will accept flowers and gifts, listen to songs of praise from our knights and vows of eternal love... Is that great? I think so too. But.. Yes, there is one “but”. For all this to happen, you and I need to try. No, you can’t go through bags of beans and peas, you can’t go through the ordeal of hair removal, and you can’t endure the torture of shopping. We just need to congratulate our men on February 23, make the first move, so to speak. And they, so courageous and strong, real defenders and warriors, will have no choice but to congratulate us on March 8 in response. Debt, as you remember, is beautiful... That's right, with gifts and pleasant surprises. So let's, my friends, get together and think about how we will congratulate the stronger half of humanity. Well, of course, let's start with the main thing. Let's say how much we love them, how much we believe in them and how securely we feel behind their broad backs. Then we'll give you a gift. And then... Then the man needs to be fed. Well, you know, a hungry man is an inadequate man. But we don't need those. We need brave and brave people - heroes, in a word. So let's go, ladies, create a menu.

Defender of the Fatherland Day was established in 1922. In some countries, an alternative to this holiday is World Men's Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday in November. And the Ascension of Christ in Germany is unofficially considered a men's holiday in this country.

Universal menu for February 23

So, what can you cook on this day? Let's try to pick universal menu– which is enough to feed a real defender of the Fatherland a delicious lunch, or which can be taken as a basis by adding a few more suitable dishes if you are gathering at the table with a noisy group of friends and relatives.

Menu for February 23: appetizer

Let's start with snacks, that is, from the salad.

I think everyone will agree with me that the “grass-based” salad option, that is, something light, simple and vegetable, in the case of February 23, will not be very appropriate. But, taking into account the fact that we will not stop at the salad, more delicious and hearty dishes, then you shouldn’t make it too nutritious either. So let’s put aside the variations on the “Greek” theme and potato salads a la “Olivier” and choose the golden mean, for example, one of the versions of the world famous and beloved “Caesar”. I cook it with chicken breast, and don’t forget about cheese, croutons and an interesting dressing. I hope you enjoy my recipe too.

Menu for February 23: main course

We've decided on the appetizer, now let's move on to main course. My opinion is that you should not experiment and offer your stronger half some new, exotic dishes on this day: it is unknown whether they will be to your taste. Let's remember the good old, proven classic: . This dish is festive, beautiful and very tasty. Plus, it’s easy to prepare – which is a definite plus!

Menu for February 23: dessert

Well, let's not forget about dessert. Don't believe men when they say they don't like sweets. They love it, and how! Worst case scenario, we'll eat it all ourselves. So I suggest you definitely prepare a delicious cake for them, for example. And its name is appropriate, and the taste is amazing, and the cakes for it can be prepared in advance - so on the morning of February 23rd you just need to coat them with cream - and the dessert is ready!

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