Chilli Lime Chicken Wings

March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients (serves 8 )

½ medium onion, roughly chopped
2 red chillis, seeds removed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
½ cup coriander, tightly packed
Freshly ground pepper
Zest from 2 limes
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons coconut cream
2kg chicken wings and/or drumsticks
4 limes, cut into wedges to serve

Here’s what to do:

Toss the onion, chilli, garlic, cilantro, ground pepper, lime zest and juice, fish sauce, and coconut cream into a blender,
blend until a fine puree is made.
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, and add the marinade.
Mix well with your hands.
Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours. Remove the wings from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on the top. Place the wings/drumbsticks on the wire rack and bake
them in the oven at 180 degrees for approx 30 minutes, turning once.  They should be golden brown when done.
Alternatively you can cook them up on your bbq.
ENJOY!

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Coconut Crumbed Turkey Breast

March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We got home from work last night and wanted something delicious for dinner that
wasn’t going to take us too much time to prepare and this is what we came up with!
We’d grabbed some turkey breast from the supermarket on the way home and decided to ‘crumb’
it without using breadcrumbs.  There are all sorts of alternatives you can use instead of coconut:
flaked almonds, crushed pine nuts, crushed pistachios – be adventurous and use what you have in
your cupboards! If you have more time on your hands you can add herbs like parsley and mint
(finely chopped) into the crumb mixture, or if you’d like a bit of spice then add some chilli flakes!

Ingredients:
Turkey breast (approx 150-200g per person) sliced thinly and tenderised
1/2 cup of almond meal & 1/2 cup shredded coconut, combined in a bowl
1 egg, whisked

Method:
After the turkey has been tenderised dip each piece in the egg, then in the crumb mixture
until well coated.  Make sure you let excess egg drip off of the turkey before dipping
in the crumbs to avoid the crumbs getting lumpy.
Meanwhile, heat a large pan on medium heat and spray with olive oil or coconut spray.
Cook the turkey until cooked through and coconut is golden.
Serve with your favourite salad or choice of steamed vegies. On the table in less than 30 minutes!

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Marinated Lamb Loin Chops with Mint and Feta Cheese Salad

March 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

This recipe is so easy you can make it super fast when you get home from work, but also so tasty that you’ll impress your friends if you have them over for a bbq and serve it up!

Ingredients:
The lamb
2-3 lamb loin chops per person
1 sprig rosemary – leaves removed and chopped
1 clove garlic
olive oil

The Salad:
1 cup mixed leaves per person
1/2 red capsicum, finely sliced
1/2 handful mint leaves, chopped
1/2 Lebanese cucumber, finely sliced
5 teaspoons of marinated soft feta cheese
balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dress

Method:
Mix the lamb chops in a bowl with the crushed garlic, chopped rosemary and a drizzle of olive oil.
Set aside to marinate for at least 30 mins.

Prepare the salad in a bowl, minus the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and feta cheese.

Pre-heat a skillet or bbq and then cook the lamb evenly on both sides to your liking. Just before
the lamb is ready to serve drizzle a small amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad and toss
to combine. Then add the feta cheese in small pieces over the top of the salad (this is added last so the balsamic
doesn’t soak in and discolour the cheese).

Serve – easy and delicious!

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Yummy Bacon and Guacamole “Sandwiches”

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

We’re always looking for different snacks to keep variety in our meals.  Here’s a yummy one for you!

The ingredients:
8 rashers of streaky bacon
3 avocados
Juice from 1 lime
1 small shallot, minced
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper
1 small red chilli, de-seeded and finely sliced

Method:
The quickest and cleanest way to cook bacon is in the microwave!
Cut the bacon in half width ways and then wrap a few slices between some sheets of paper towel, stick it all on a microwave-safe plate,
and cook for about 2 1/2 minutes or until bacon becomes crisp.
Mix the remaining ingredients for the guacamole together, then smear across one slice of bacon and top with another slice to make your
sandwich.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Roasted Almonds with Rosemary

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

These are a great twist on your regular almonds, but just because they taste delicious, doesn’t mean you should eat them like
they’re going out of style!  Remember – moderation is the key!

Ingredients:
2 cups whole raw almonds
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 teaspoons rocksalt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
Olive oil

Method:
Pre-heat a skillet/pan to medium heat and drizzle in a small amount of olive oil.
Once the olive ol has warmed place the almonds into the skillet/pan in a single layer and coat with the oil.
Add rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Toast the almonds in the pan until slightly darkened , then remove them and place them on paper towel.
Allow to cool. Store in an air tight container.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Meaty Omellette Muffins

March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A great snack which can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients:
500g minced beef
1/2 spanish onion, finely diced
1/2 red chilli, finely sliced
1/2 green capsicum, finely diced
1 small tub tomato puree
6 large eggs
1/2 cup of shredded cheese

Method
Sautee the onion, capsicum and chilli in a large pan until soft.  Add the minced beef and cook until browned. Then add the tomato
paste and stir through.
Line a muffin tray with muffin cases and spray each case with olive oil or coconut oil spray.
Fill each muffin case to about 3/4 full with the minced meat mixture.
Whisk the eggs and pour an equal amount into the muffin cases over the meat mixture, then top each one with a spinkle of cheese.
Bake in a pre-heated oven for approx 20 mins until egg is cooked through and cheese is golden.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

PORK LETTUCE CUPS

February 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
500g extra lean pork mince
8 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
1 zucchini, ends trimmed, coarsely grated
1 teaspoon of Chinese five spice
8 iceberg lettuce leaves

Method:
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for
5 minutes or until the onion softens.
Add the pork and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 minutes or until the mince changes colour and is cooked through.
Step 2
Add the mushroom, carrot and zucchini, and cook for 2 minutes or until the carrot is tender.
Add the Chinese five spice and cook for 2 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.
Step 3
Spoon the pork mixture evenly among lettuce cups and serve.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Thai Beef and Sweet Potato Curry

January 31, 2013 By 1 Comment

Ingredients (serves 8 )
1-1.5kg lean beef for casseroling
1 tsp each salt and ground black pepper
2 onions, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp Thai-style red curry paste
2 tsp minced garlic
2 medium, orange-fleshed kumara (sweet potato), peeled and diced
400g can coconut milk
1½ cups beef stock
1-1½ cups frozen peas
2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Method

Cut the beef into 2-2.5cm pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Brown the meat in a dash of oil in a hot frying
pan; this is best done in 2-3 batches.
With the last batch of meat, add the onions and curry paste and cook until fragrant.
Put the beef mixture into a casserole dish with the garlic, kumara,
coconut milk and stock, and cover with the lid.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring ocassionally, then stir in the peas and coriander,
re-cover and continue cooking on
high for a further 15-20 minutes. Serve on a bed of cauliflower mash.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Spruce Up Your Vegetables

January 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Having the same old veg with your meat and fish can just be plain boring – spruce up your vegies and get adventurous!  There are heaps of ways to make your greens more exciting and here are 3….

Brussel Sprouts with Walnuts & Sage

Ingredients (serves 4)
20 brussel sprouts
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 handful of walnuts, gently crushed
4 sage leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method
Prepare the brussel sprouts by chopping off the ends, removing the outer leaves
(which you will use) and then slicing them into discs.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the garlic and sage. Gently fry for
a couple of minutes then add the brussel sprouts and the outer leaves.
Toss them ocassionally for a few minutes until softened, add the walnuts and
cook for a further minute. Serve.

Broccoli with bacon and chilli

Ingredients (serve 4)
1 large head of broccoli, steamed until slightly soft, but not cooked through
2-4 rashers of shortcut bacon, cubed
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
1 tsp of chilli flakes

Method
Heat some olive oil in a pan and add the garlic and bacon and cook through
(3-5 minutes).  Add the steamed broccoli and toss to combine and warm
through.  Sprinkle the chilli flakes and stir through before serving.

Green beans with feta, cracked pepper and lemon juice

Ingredients
Green beans (approx one handful per person)
100g soft feta cheese
lemon juice from half a lemon
cracked pepper

Method
Steam the green beans until soft, but slightly al dente.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the beans, squeeze the lemon juice
and stir through gently.  Crack fresh black pepper over the beans
and serve.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program

Barbecue lamb with minted guacamole

January 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Ingredients
6 Quality lamb leg steaks (or loin chops), fully trimmed

For the Minted Guacamole
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
½ cup fresh mint leaves
1 avocado, mashed
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large dish. Marinate the meat for 1-2 hours
(or baste the meat with marinade during cooking for a quick alternative).
Make the guacamole by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. Keep in the fridge until required.
Remove lamb from the marinade and drain, removing excess juice and kiwi fruit.
On a lightly oiled medium-hot barbecue, grill the lamb steaks 3-4 minutes per side,
or 4-5 minutes per side if using loin chops.
Serve with the minted guacamole and your choice of salad or vegies.

Filed Under: Weight Loss & Nutrition Tagged With: , , , , , ,
You are here: Home / Archives for 4 Week Intensive Weight Loss Program
« Older Posts