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Post hot flow yoga quick fix

I kind of fell into this recipe rather than taking time to create it. To be fair there isn’t much cooking going on, rather assembling ingredients together. So it was my Tuesday morning session with Patricia. Patricia is smiley super fit Brazilian yoga teacher, who runs a fusion class…something between yoga and insanity. As I stagger out I feel like need to feed my muscles, asap! This recipe is great for post work out… quick, high in protein and seriously satisfying, if you are just cooking for yourself half the ingredients and you can keep half in the fridge for later or the next day. INGREDIENTS Ready in 15min Serves 3-4 200g couscous 200ml boiling water ½ tsp ground cumin 240g tuna (two small tins) 240g chickpeas (1 tin) ¼ tsp mustard (I like English) ½ lemon, squeezed 2 tomatoes, quartered coriander, handful salt and pepper to taste METHOD Place the couscous in a shallow dish then pour over the boiling water. Cover the dish with cling film, and allow the couscous to swell up and all the water should be absorbed. …

Oaty morning smoothie

I love making this up when I have those early morning ‘breakfast meetings’ where contrary to the name there is no breakfast there.  Worry not, help is at hand with this sunshine in a glass.  I like to use a cute jar/style mug and a straw that reminds me of the fairground…it makes me smile! Oats are a wholegrain powerhouse, a slow digesting carbohydrate that’s great for your muscles and energy levels. *Warning this glass of goodness my cause you to kick some ass in the boardroom!   INGREDIENTS (serves 2-3) ½ banana 2 heaped tblsp oats 4-5 dates 1 pear (peeled and chopped) Top up with milk of choice METHOD Chop up banana add oats, deseeded dates and pear to your juicer.  Add a tsp raw cacao powder and top up with milk and wiz up.