GASTRONOMICAL TRADITION AND ART
CARMEN'S CUISINE
The very essence of the Palacio Viejo is its cuisine: traditional dishes of the area, smells and flavours that transport us all the way back to our childhood.
No menu: whatever you prefer
My cooking is all about spontaneity, which is why I don’t have an à la carte menu. Usually, I ask my guests what they would like to eat on a particular day, and I cook to their tastes, always taking into account possible allergies and foods that they don’t like.We also have a menu for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free.
Dinner time, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Lunch schedule, starting at 12:30 p.m. (High season only)
Most of the dishes I cook are from my grandmother’s recipe book. I always use seasonal and, of course, organic produce, which will be accompanied with fine local wines… And of course everything is served with bread from the wood-fired bakery in Trujillo.
To whet your appetite after hiking all day in Monfragüe…
No menu: whatever you prefer
My cooking is all about spontaneity, which is why I don’t have an à la carte menu. Usually, I ask my guests what they would like to eat on a particular day, and I cook to their tastes, always taking into account possible allergies and foods that they don’t like. Don’t hesitate, just share your preferences; I love cooking and I will be more than happy to make dinner for you.
Most of the dishes I cook are from my grandmother’s recipe book. I always use seasonal and, of course, organic produce, which will be accompanied with fine local wines… And of course everything is served with bread from the wood-fired bakery in Torrejón el Rubio.
To whet your appetite after hiking all day in Monfragüe…
Appetizer
Ham from our own Iberian pigs, torta del casar cheese, partridge pâté from Las Corchuelas, bread with tomato from the garden, venison chorizo or potato sausages from our own land, cod croquettes, boletus croquettes, nettle croquettes, local walnut pie, ham or chicken croquettes.
Entrée
Tomato soup with figs or grapes from the vineyard, tomato or pennyroyal gazpacho, salmorejo soup, chard with potatoes from the garden, ratatouille with poached eggs from our hens, hotchpotch, caponata, risotto with torta del casar cheese and potatoes, leek stew with cod or grilled vegetables from the garden.
Main course
Venison with boletus or with almonds and cinnamon. Carpaccio of marinated venison loin, marinated venison sirloin with torta del casar cheese, venison or Iberian pork meatballs with white rice, lean pork with tomato, marinated grilled Iberian pork sirloin, Iberian prey stew with vegetables, lamb tajine with honey, roast lamb and fried eggs with fried potatoes and bacon.
Dessert
Homemade ice cream made with chocolate, mint, lemon, raspberry, figs, strawberry, dulce de leche and walnuts, cake… I make coffee ice cream too!
Homemade yoghurt, chocolate mousse, chocolate and walnut cake, chocolate dipped figs.
Coffee, tea and liqueurs
Butter and almond biscuits to complement ice cream and coffee.
Homemade liqueurs made from lemon and lemon verbena from the garden, blackberries and raspberries from Jerte.
Dinner
Whether you prefer the dining room next to the fireplace or the garden, the patio or the vineyard – weather permitting – you will enjoy a meal prepared with care, honesty and lots of love.
We offer a different menu every day; drinks (except water) are not included.
Dinner 40 €.
Lunch 30€
Breakfast
A full breakfast for a perfect start of the day: freshly squeezed juice, seasonal fruits, butter, biscuits, muffins and homemade jams and, of course, toast with tomato and ham from our Iberian pigs.
We have flexible times for early risers…the countryside is worth it. Don’t hesitate to request an early breakfast.
Breakfast is included in the price of the room.
Picnics for country walks
If you want to make the most of the surrounding countryside and have lunch atop a hill, we will prepare a complete picnic for you. You can choose between two sandwiches or a sandwich and a salad. It also includes a large bottle of water per person and a piece of fruit.
Picnic for adults 20 €.
Picnics under a starry blanket
If you want to take pictures of the stars from the space next to the house, or simply get lost in the night under the watchful eye of the Milky Way, we can prepare a complete picnic for you. Sandwiches, water, fruits and thermos with hot drinks.
Picnic for adults 20 €.
