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MY PICNIC POWER-SALAD !!!

In a rare turn of fate, London is experiencing a very long summer (6 days in a row). To celebrate this unlikely occurrence, it was high time for a little picnic in the park, and for the occasion I decided to make my nutritious ‘Quinoa, Rainbow Trout & Pomegranite salad‘ which I think was a smash hit given the empty plates! The salad is pretty straight forward to make and only takes c. 30 minutes to make from start to finish, (or c .15 minutes excluding the time it takes for the quinoa to cook and fish to bake) and serves a sociable party of 6. All-in, 100g of the salad provides c. 31g of high quality protein, and c. 280 healthy calories. I often use Quinoa in my recipes, as it tastes just a good cold in a salad as a it does steaming hot with Tuna. It’s a super-seed which provides all 9 essential amino acids (making it a complete protein). Along with the fish and beans / pulses, this dish makes for a protein rich salad packed with vitamins and minerals as well as slow releasing carb-energy. The Pomegranate may seem a bit “out-there” but I personally love the surprising texture and sweetness it adds to the dish – super summery!

Click MORE to learn extra about my choice of ingredients and get the ‘how to’… Faya

1) Pomegranate
Pomegranates are pretty versatile and can be eaten solo as a healthy refreshing snack, drunk as a juice or in this case as part of my salad. They’re rammed full of antioxidants which help buffer the effects of free radical damage to cells caused by oxidation – always favourable. They are a great source Dietary Fibre (4g per 100 grams) & also contain good amounts of Folate to promote cell repair and maintenance. As ever, they’re also a cracking source of Vitamin C for an immune boost, and Vitamin K for healthy circulatory function. Did I mention they taste sweet and crunchy too?

2) Rainbow Trout
Rainbow trout is low in fat (6g per 100g, saturated fat 2g per 100g) and an excellent source of lean protein (23gram per 100grams). It is also a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good source of Vitamin B12. Most of all though, it has a fabulous, chewy texture and savoury flavouring, both of which complement the sweet edge of the pomegranate.

Salad Ingredients
1 x 250g Tin of Chickpeas
1 x 150g Tin of Kidney beans
1 x red pepper
A clutch of Fresh basil leaves
1 x large pomegranate
1 x 150g Tin of Sweetcorn
1 x stalk of celery
c. 10 x baby plum tomatoes

How to:
1. Rinse vegetables
2. Chop
3. throw them all in the bowl & mix together – engage your core ?

Rainbow Trout
2 x fillets of Cleaned Trout
2 x tbsp of olive oil
2 x lemons
Salt & Pepper

How to:
1. Place the trout on a large piece of foil. Make a few incisions in the trout skin to help promote flavour absorbtion.
2. Wrap the foil around the fish to make a parcel.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 180° C for 15-20 minutes.

Mix together, and just enjoy! Yum!!!

 

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EAT FAT TO GET LEAN ?!?!

In this post I’ve attempted my very first YouTube video recipe! It’s on a healthy avocado snack-ette, the perfect dip for entertaining!

Avocado is packed with healthy fats and a good amount of dietary fiber too (27g per 100g). I often overhear someone at the gym discussing a wacky diet they’re trying out, whether it’s juicing for weeks, not eating for two days, or a trusty online purchase which ‘guarantees’ you’ll ‘lose over a stone in less than 4 weeks’… Often these ‘diets’ involve cutting out an entire food group, and any plan that claims this is a good idea sets alarm bells ringing for me! Often the food group they’ll cut is the much-demonised ‘fat’. Good fats work wonders for your skin, hair, training results and general well being. You don’t need to skip fat to lose weight – the body needs them for a range of functions;

1) Benefits of Fat:
– Growth, repair, and development of tissue, including muscle cells.
– Allows the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, and without fats in the diet, you can become deficient in these (vits A,D,E,K)
– Provides energy, (1 gram of fat will provide 9 calories of energy)
– Cushions organs and insulates nerve cells
– Facilitates your body’s thermoregulation (temperature control)

2) Which types are good / bad?
– ‘Trans fatty acids’ (aka ‘trans fats’) are ones to avoid. They are not natural, but rather, are artificially produced through a process called ‘hydrogenation’, of converting liquid fat to solid fat. They’re often found in margarines, cakes, biscuits and junk food in general, and are proven to increase your risk of coronary heart disease.
– ‘Saturated fats’ can be found in animal produce – butter, cream, eggs, meat etc. They’re a good fat, however too much saturated fat can affect the body’s blood cholesterol levels, which over time can fur the arteries, leading to coronary heart disease. Once that happens, there’s little that can be done to reverse the effects, so it’s best to moderate saturated fat intake where possible.
– ‘Monounsaturated fat’ is a “good fat.” It can be found in olive oil, nuts, avocado and some seeds. It can lower your blood cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart disease.
– ‘Polyunsaturated fat’ is another good fat, and mainly derives from plants, vegetable oil, nuts and oily fish.
– ‘Essential Fatty Acids’, are ‘awesome fats’, being comprised of such health buzz-words as ‘Omega 3’ (found in foods like wild salmon, edamame, walnuts and flax seed), and ‘Omega 6’ (found in vegetable oil, black beans and wild rice).

With that in mind, watch this video to make my recipe Guacamole, with metabolism-boosting chilli, healthy avocado monounsaturated fats (+ omega 3 & 6), and vitamin C / antioxidant properties of Celery!

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SKIPPING – NOT JUST FOR GIRLS !!!

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WHY TO SKIP? Skipping (or ‘jump rope’ in America) is a fantastic way to get fit! 20 minutes of intense skipping can burn 4-500 calories, not to mention the thermogenic after-effects that keep you burning calories all day! Walk into a boxing gym and it’s almost certain that all the boxers there skip – it’s not just for girls! It improves footwork, speed, coordination, stamina, agility, and it strengthens the muscles in your legs as well as your abdominal, back, chest, arms and shoulders muscles. Also it’s relatively low impact on the joints, yet high intensity, which gives a fabulous cardio workout that’s less dangerous and surely less strenuous than running.

HOW TO SKIP?  Beginners, have patience. Skipping is not something you learn the first time so don’t give up in frustration after 5 minutes – stick with it!  If you’re new to skipping, view it as a skill to learn before using it as a tool for conditioning. Once you have learned the skill you can start using it as a full-on workout! I suggest kicking off with frequent ’20-second-then-10-second-break’ skip sessions and extend the duration from there. It helps to practice in front of a mirror, viewed front and side-on. Start with the rope behind you, arms relaxed at your sides and rope on the ground. Use your wrist to turn the rope, keeping the rest of your arms as motionless as possible. As the rope approaches your feet jump lightly (from your toes) over the rope. Stay on the balls of your feet when you jump. Keep your knees slightly bent all along. It’ll feel unnatural at the start, but with a little practise, the technique will come!

WHERE TO SKIP? I recommend a shock absorbing surface – a sprung wooden floor, a gym mat, an outdoor track, or a tennis court. Theses surfaces are kinder to your ankles and feet.

WHAT ROPE TO GET? You’re spoilt for choice! Popular ropes include the speed rope, the digital rope and weighted rope. (Whatever you get make sure the length is correct. The way to measure it is to stand in the middle of the rope, & the handles should come up to your waist, lower ribs – if it reaches your shoulders it’s too long.)

a) The Speed rope: As the name suggests it’s lightweight and great for speed, great for warm ups, it’s cheap, light to carry around, but can make it harder for advanced foot work as it’s unweighted.
b) The digital rope: Through the magic of technology, it enables you to estimate the distance, revolutions of the rope and the amount of calories burnt. It’s similar to the speed rope in the way it’s so light, & therefore harder to do advanced foot work.
c) The weighted Rope:  Weighted handles are great for wrist, forearm and triceps strength.
d) Personal Favourite? I recommend the Nike weighted jump rope – it’s a bit heavier than most speed ropes & it’s great for more complicated foot work. It’s slightly more expensive, but worth the investment I think!

Good luck!

HIIT ME AGAIN !!!

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What a stunning day it was in sunny London – to celebrate it, I did a high intensity interval training (HIIT) session this morning in lovely Primrose Hill, which almost killed me! This workout is not for the faint-of-heart (literally). It involves alternating between intense bursts of activity and relatively relaxed action – the constant motion keeps your heart rate elevated. You set the level, but the main point is that you push into the anaerobic zone. Listen to your body; if you haven’t trained for a while you may find that your interval training may be alternating between power walking and jogging. Others will sprint and run. Finding your level and then slightly exceeding it is the whole point of HIIT for me.

Why HIIT?
If you’re bored of endlessly running on a treadmill HIIT is for you! 15 minutes is all you need – it’s time efficient, burns more calories in a shorter amount of time, maintains muscle whilst toasting fat, and it stimulates the production of human growth hormone (HGH) which increases calorie burn even further! You don’t even need a gym membership because it can literally be done anywhere and doesn’t require any equipment. Finally if you’re looking for a challenge this heart-healthy session will push you into the dreaded anaerobic zone leaving you huffing and puffing (probably not for more!).

My Workout:
I did a sprint up the (steep) hill followed by a super light jog back down the hill. I did 8 rounds which took c 15min. That was c. 30 sec up the hill, and then 60sec down the hill. The last bit of the hill getting up is definitely the worst!! I would love to hear what you guys think about in those seconds when all you want to do is give up. For me, it’s cupcakes!

Motivation?
One thing that really gets me going is listening to awesome music. I’m really loving Disclosure at the moment especially the songs “What’s in your head“, “Running” and “Latch“.

Wearing?
Check out this extremely fluorescent H&M pink top I’m wearing. I think it’s quite fun, great value and plus when else can you get away with wearing Barbie pink ?! Also, H&M running tights looks fitted, feel comfortable and breathable, and won’t break the bank too!

THE (KETTLE) BELLS ARE RINGING !!!

Just me, my 6kg kettle bell, and the park… combined, they give a versatile and explosive full-body workout, which builds power and burns fat! Why do kettle bells work you say? The position and thickness of the handles (hanging directly under the wrists) unevenly distributes the weight which requires more strength in the grip, & more core engagement as the weight is far more difficult to control. Dumbbells by comparison are centred and therefore balanced – kettle bells are inherently unstable; their handles protrude from one side of the sphere & act like an additional pivot point control.The ‘kettle bell swings’ keep the muscles working through the entire motion, so they work all together which avoids imbalances, and is softer on the joints / bones. So they’re great overall muscle-conditioners, & a basic 20min workout can burn up to 270 calories. They were also Gerard Butler’s secret weapon for strength and tone in the movie 300 ?

Here’s my circuit: Do 3 sets for…

CIRCUIT: Do 3 sets for each exercise listed below (10-12 reps per set), without breaks between exercises. The focus of this is on Legs, shoulders & abs.

1) One/both hands – ketlle bell swing: feet shoulder width apart, hold kettle bell with both/one hand. Swing the kettlebell up with one arm, squat down swinging the kettle bell between your legs, pause, then explosively swing it back up to eye level again. (10-12 reps each arm). Targets: shoulders, back, hip, glutes, legs

One/both hands – ketlle bell swing

2) Lunge + oblique twist: Lunge forward with your right leg (though alternate once complete), hands held out in front of you holding the kettle bell, twist from your torso in a 90 degree arc of motion, bringing kettle bell in the direction of your front-extended leg . Targets: legs, glutes, core.

Lunge + oblique twist

3) Russian Twist: Sitting on the ground, bend your legs, hold the kettlebell with both hands, lean back at a 45degree angle, rotate your torse from left to right (twisting at the waist) Almost let the kettlebell touch the ground. Targets: Abs, obliques

Russian Twist

4) Scissors: Lying down, without letting your head or legs touch the floor. Hold the weight in front of you, sit up folding your legs up simultaneously. Targets: abs

Scissors

5) Push up + one arm row: Perform a full push up, one hand holding the kettle bell, ascending keeping elbows tucked in do a one arm row. (Make sure not to lock out the elbow holding you upright) Targets: chest, arms, back and core

Push up + one arm row

6) ‘Lying getup’: Lying down, hold the kettlebell in front of you, get up, keeping feet firmly and aligned on the ground. Once up finish of with a one arm shoulder press. Targets: Situp, deep squat, shoulders.

‘Lying getup’

7) Tricep dips: Added the classic tricep dip for fun. Straight legs, shoulders back and let’s go 20 in total! Targets: triceps

Tricep dips

8) ‘Runners’: It’s cold outside, to keep warm alternate bend one leg in under you and change!

Runners!

BARRY ON TOAST ?!?

Hot on the heels of being invited to the ‘Skinny Bitch Collective’ class, I also got the call to check out the newest London workout, straight from the United States – Barry’s Bootcamp. It’s a regime that’s tried and tested by the famous & glamorous, such as Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Katie Holmes, not to mention personal trainer Jillian Michaels who’s been bringing all her ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants to Barry’s for years. What could all the fuss be about?

Based in north-west London on the Euston Road, the entrance to this bootcamp-themed space (think dog-tags, camouflage wallpaper, metal military details etc.) is guarded by a friendly receptionist, and flanked by a FUEL BAR that serves up some very tasty protein shakes indeed! The studio itself, which caters for c.40 people is seductively lit in red and blue, and is equipped with 20 Woodway treadmills, who’s treads are more like the caterpillar tracks on a Howitzer tank than the belt on your average gym treadmill! They’re made from rubber T-slats, which give extra cushioning whilst maintaining the natural bio-mechanics of your stride, and are a pleasure to run on (relatively speaking!).

Though there are about 10 ‘drill sergeants’ in Barry’s London ‘platoon’, my class is lead by the beautiful Icelandic personal trainer Heidi (pictured above) – a former IFBB figure-fitness champion! I expected this class to be tough; Heidi did not disappoint. The Barry’s workout combines strength and interval cardiovascular training, leaving minimum recovery time and maximum exertion. I’d say half the time, the class was on a treadmill (c.10 minutes at a time) and the rest of the time was spent on the floor, tackling strength training. It is remarkably demanding, and you take it to your own level, but the atmosphere (lighting, group, equipment, motivating trainer, military theme) spurs you on to the next level up.

1) WHY INTERVAL TRAINING?
As discussed in my previous post HIIT ME AGAIN interval training is the optimal cardiovascular training to achieve fat burn goals. By not sticking to the same pace for the entire cardio session (whereby the body  would otherwise go into a steady state and tries to conserve energy) HIIT shocks the body by introducing different intensities, maximising time and transforming it into a fat toasting 10minutes!!

2) WHY STRENGTH TRAINING?
I’m told that Barry’s always include strength training in the class. Today was a full body workout class, taking each exercise to failure with good form. There’s very little rest after each exercise, it is either followed by another exercise or some element of additional cardio, e.g. step ups. This keeps the heart rate elevated, gives the body hardly any time to think/get bored, or indeed to object. The additional bonus of not having much rest is that you burn even more calories – perfect for unwanted fat! And muscles burn c. 15 times as many calories as fat (even at rest) which increases your metabolism yet further!

3) THOUGHTS?
Ultimately, the class is exceptionally high-energy, utterly exhausting, satisfyingly endorphine-releasing, and doesn’t allow you time to think, moan or get bored. The equipment is incredibly well-invested (really superb treadmills) and the grouped format brings out a competitive nature, encouraging you to push through those sickeningly tough sprints! Try it out!

Click here for some photos & explanations of what my Barry’s Bootcamp session involved.

Here’s the session:

A) INTERVAL CARDIO (as below)
The class began with a quick five minute warm up on the Woodway treadmills. After that the actual workout began, and was a game of constant speed / incline changes, followed by lower-intensity ‘recovery’ exertion. The treadmill workout took c. 10 minutes and during the entire 60 minutes we jumped on the treadmills three times. A typical treadmill routine looked as follows:
– 2 minutes on a high incline of – a steep uphill walk, this was then followed by
– 2 minutes on the same incline – uphill jog, followed by
– 1 minute ‘recovery’ -brisk walk. (no incline)
– 1 minute maximum effort – fast sprint (no incline)
– 1 minute recovery
– 1 minutes high incline jog
– 1 minutes walk on an incline
– 1 minute recovery

B) PUSH UPS & ONE-ARM ROW (as below)
This exercise almost trains the entire upper-body and core waist muscles, engaging them all to stabilise your position. The exertion is similar to that experienced during ‘plank’ exercises, but with added complexity for the muscles.

C) CHEST PRESS WITH ALTERNATING ARMS (as below)
The dumbbell chest press is a great chest exercise, by using various angles it will develop every part of the chest muscle.

D) ALTERNATE-STEPPING SQUATS (as below)

With the addition of a dumbbell for additional exertion, this highly dynamic, energetic exercise engages the core, the glutes, and most of the legs, to ensure a very significant calorie burn!

E) TRICEP DIPS (FEET ON A BENCH) – as below

This is an effective exercise to target the triceps brachii and pectorals. It can be done on any surface, kick your legs up to add further resistance!

F) TRICEP ONE ARM EXTENSION (as below)

This exercise works the triceps brachii. Keep your core engaged – avoid slouching or arching. It’s a wonderful way to define you upper arms more.

G) SIT UP – LEG RAISES (as below)
This was just one of a host of ab-engaging exercises in the session.

H) STEPPING SHOULDER PRESS (as below)

To get well-defined shoulders (deltoids), this twisting dumbbell press works all the shoulder muscles simultaneously, whilst engaging the core as well, through the leg-twist and balance. Great exercise for legs (quadriceps & hamstrings) and gluteus maximus. Go as fast as you can for added cardio!


I) STRETCHING & COOL-DOWN (as below)

Broccoli, Cheddar & Spinach Frittata

This post is brought to you by ALDI.Can we take an informal poll today? How many of you all secretly or not-so-secretly love cold, gloomy winter days? On the contrary, how many of you are desperate for warm, sunny spring days?I’m firmly in the sunshine camp and generally assume that everyone else is in my camp, but my friend Mara lives for gray days. I don’t get it. I really don’t.So, which side are you on? Either way, we’re here in the tail end of winter. This is the season when I crave cheesy, carb-heavy warmth via comfort food.My solution to surviving winter and fitting into my spring wardrobe when the time comes is not to deny myself what I want, but to pack as much veggies and greens into it as possible. They offer bulk and fiber, not to mention vitamins and extra flavors.This frittata was inspired by standard broccoli-cheddar quiche recipes, but I skipped the crust and added spinach for a boost of winter greens. It’s warm, rich and filling, and would go fabulously with roasted breakfast potatoes, whole-grain toast or a simple green side salad.Frittatas are always great for brunch, but they’re also an easy weeknight dinner option. I steamed the broccoli in the pan for this frittata, so it’s a true one-skillet meal. It might not boast a revolutionary flavor combination, but it’s delicious and easy, and satisfies my comfort-food cravings.Just be sure to start with high-quality ingredients. Organic brown eggs, spinach and delicious, freshly-grated cheddar go a long way in making this frittata taste stellar. I bought all of those ingredients at ALDI and my total at checkout was remarkably low. I love finding cost-saving solutions for healthy food that don ;t sacrifice quality, and shopping at ALDI is one of them.You can read more about why I appreciate ALDI stores in my sweet potato tostadas recipe, and check out their great healthy-eating resources, including recipes—including this frittata recipe, as well as videos and cooking tips on their blog, Hello, Healthy. 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p{margin-bottom:0!important;-webkit-margin-before:0;-webkit-margin-after:0}.tasty-recipes-print ul{font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print tasty-recipes-rating{font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print .tooltip{display:none}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipe-nut:hover{color:#222}.tasty-recipes-print{font-family:Georgia,serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print h3{font-size:16px!important}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-details ul{color:#000;font-family:Georgia,serif}.tasty-recipes-print-view .tasty-recipes-print-button{float:left;display:block;padding:10px 10px 10px 5px;margin:20px 100% 5px 30px;font-family:’Playfair Display’,Georgia,serif}.tasty-recipes-print-view a.tasty-recipes-print-button::before{font-family:’cksocialfont’!important;content:”;margin-right:6px;text-transform:none}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-ratings p{text-align:center;margin:2px 0 0 0;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#000}Broccoli, Cheddar & Spinach FrittataAuthor: Cookie and KatePrep Time: 15 minsCook Time: 25 minsTotal Time: 40 minutesYield: 6 to 8 servings 1xCategory: BreakfastMethod: Stovetop and bakedCuisine: American★★★★★4.8 from 33 reviewsThis spinach, broccoli and cheddar frittata recipe is a simple breakfast, brunch or dinner! It ;s vegetarian and gluten free. Recipe yields 6 large or 8 more modest slices. Scale 1x2x3x Ingredients8 SimplyNature Organic Cage Free Eggs½ cup milk of choice2 small-to-medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced½ teaspoon sea salt, dividedFreshly ground black pepper1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese, divided1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, more as needed1 small yellow onion, chopped⅓ cup water2 cups thinly sliced broccoli florets2 cups SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach, roughly chopped⅓ cup thinly sliced green onionsInstructionsPreheat the oven to 425 °F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic, ¼ teaspoon of the salt and about 5 twists of freshly ground black pepper until well blended. Then whisk in about half of the cheese, reserving the other half for later.In a 10-inch, well-seasoned cast iron skillet or oven-safe sauté pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.Add the broccoli and water to the pan, then cover it with a lid (or a baking sheet) and steam the mixture until the broccoli is brighter green and easily pierced by a fork, about 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover, and add the spinach and green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach has wilted, about 30 to 60 seconds.Arrange the mixture in an even layer across the skillet. Whisk the egg mixture one last time and pour it into the pan. Sprinkle the frittata with the remaining cheese. Put the pan in the oven and bake until you can shimmy the pan by the handle (careful, it’s hot!) and see that the middle is just barely set, about 12 to 15 minutes.Once the frittata is done baking, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing it into 6 large or 8 smaller wedges. Serve immediately. Leftover frittata will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled or gently reheat.

Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa

This recipe ;s photo shoot was going swimmingly until the very end. Ingredients, sunlight, dog not on table—check, check, check. Then I told myself to quit being lazy and pull out the tripod to be sure I got some crystal-clear photos of the final dish.I tripped over Cookie, the tripod arm bumped the foam board reflector, the reflector knocked over the mini milk pitcher and then both bowls. It was like watching a stack of dominoes fall.It was Cookie ;s lucky day. She helped clean up the spilled milk and I gladly called it a day. I ;m excited to share this recipe today. I mean, if that recipe title didn ;t do it for you, I don ;t know what will. Cinnamon toast! This breakfast quinoa really tastes like cinnamon toast.I haven ;t even been terribly excited about quinoa for breakfast, but this recipe is a definite game changer. Cooking it with freshly toasted pecans (you ;ll toast them in the saucepan before adding the rest), coconut oil, cinnamon, and a few dashes of salt makes it legitimately crave-worthy. Do try it and let me know if you agree.I found the recipe concept in an Amazon impulse purchase, a vegan and gluten-free cookbook called Yum Universe by Heather Crosby, who also runs a blog by the same name. I tweaked the method and ingredients, like I do.This recipe is the perfect use for leftover quinoa, although I like it so much that I ;ve started cooking up quinoa just for breakfast. 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p{margin-bottom:0!important;-webkit-margin-before:0;-webkit-margin-after:0}.tasty-recipes-print ul{font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print tasty-recipes-rating{font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print .tooltip{display:none}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipe-nut:hover{color:#222}.tasty-recipes-print{font-family:Georgia,serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px!important}.tasty-recipes-print h3{font-size:16px!important}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-details ul{color:#000;font-family:Georgia,serif}.tasty-recipes-print-view .tasty-recipes-print-button{float:left;display:block;padding:10px 10px 10px 5px;margin:20px 100% 5px 30px;font-family:’Playfair Display’,Georgia,serif}.tasty-recipes-print-view a.tasty-recipes-print-button::before{font-family:’cksocialfont’!important;content:”;margin-right:6px;text-transform:none}.tasty-recipes-print .tasty-recipes-ratings p{text-align:center;margin:2px 0 0 0;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#000}Cinnamon Toast Breakfast QuinoaAuthor: Cookie and KatePrep Time: 3 minsCook Time: 7 minsTotal Time: 10 minutesYield: 1 serving 1xCategory: BreakfastMethod: StovetopCuisine: Vegan★★★★★5 from 45 reviewsEpic breakfast quinoa recipe featuring toasted pecans, coconut oil, cinnamon and dried cherries or cranberries. It tastes like cinnamon toast! Recipe as written yields 1 serving; you can multiply it as necessary, as long as you use a suitably sized pot. Scale 1x2x3x IngredientsBreakfast quinoaHeaping 2 tablespoons chopped raw pecans1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling on topTiny pinch of salt1 cup pre-cooked quinoa* (either chilled or warm from cooking—both will work)1 tablespoon maple syrup, more if desiredToppings and optional accompaniments1 tablespoon chopped dried cherries or dried cranberriesHemp seeds, chia seeds or flax seeds (optional), for servingMilk or yogurt of choice (totally optional), for servingInstructionsFirst, toast the pecans before we add the remaining ingredients. To do so, warm the pecans in a small saucepan (use a larger saucepan if you are making multiple servings) over medium heat, shimmying the pan often, until the pecans smell fragrant and toasty, about 4 to 6 minutes.Add the coconut oil, cinnamon and salt to the pot. While stirring constantly, cook until the cinnamon is fragrant, about 15 seconds.Add the quinoa to the pot and stir to combine. Cook, while stirring constantly, just until the quinoa is warmed through, about a minute or so. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the maple syrup.Transfer the mixture to a bowl and top with dried fruit and a hefty sprinkle of hemp seeds, if using. Top with a light sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve promptly, with additional maple syrup and milk or yogurt on the side, if you ;d like.

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Pancakes

Are you all hanging on out there? With all the holiday parties and gift-buying and sugary sweets, it ;s easy to get worn out. I think I ;ve made it abundantly clear lately (sorry) that I ;m on the worn-out side myself. I ;ve resolved to focus on top priorities and let the rest slip, starting with my first yoga class in weeks tomorrow morning. I also want to hire some help so I can take a proper post-cookbook vacation next year. India? Morocco? Thailand?I ;m bummed that I haven ;t been able to share all of the holiday recipes on my list this year. I might try to squeeze in a few extra if I can be more brief in the introduction. What do you say? I know we ;re all busy this time of year.I really wanted to revisit this gingerbread pancakes recipe that I published almost four years ago exactly. It ;s one of my favorites. I ;ve just been reticent to promote these pancakes because they looked like unappetizing brown blobs in the old photos. Here are some better photos to do them justice, along with a revised recipe that meets my post-cookbook recipe-writing standards. I also added special diet notes, so these should work if you ;re vegan and/or gluten free.These molasses-laced spiced pancakes are fluffy yet hearty, and both warming and comforting. They ;re for Christmas morning and special occasions, but they ;re also for those other days when we need some warmth and cheer. I hope you enjoy them on a cozy winter morning soon. In case you ;re craving more gingerbread-flavored sweets, check out my gingerbread granola, spicy molasses cookies and gingerbread cookies. 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and KatePrep Time: 15 minsCook Time: 20 minsTotal Time: 35 minutesYield: 2 to 4 servings 1xCategory: BreakfastMethod: By handCuisine: American★★★★★4.6 from 23 reviewsFluffy, comforting whole wheat pancakes flavored with ginger and molasses. I love to top mine with maple syrup and a dollop of almond butter or, if I ;m feeling decadent, a dollop of orange cream cheese*. Yields 8 medium pancakes, enough to feed 2 to 4. Scale 1x2x3x Ingredients1 cup whole wheat flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon salt1 cup milk of choice1 large egg3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses (the strength of your molasses will determine the intensity of the gingerbread flavor—lighter molasses imparts less flavor, whereas blackstrap can be pretty intense)2 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar or brown sugar2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil½ teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsIf you ;re using an electric griddle, go ahead and preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.In a smaller bowl, combine the milk, egg, molasses, maple syrup, butter and vanilla extract (if you ;re using coconut oil and it solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, just warm the mixture in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds, until it melts again, or let the mixture rest for a few minutes in a warm place). Whisk until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Pour into the flour mixture and stir just until the mixture is incorporated and no big lumps of flour remain.If you ;re not using an electric griddle, heat a stovetop griddle, cast-iron pan or non-stick pan over medium-low heat. It ;s hot enough when a drop of water sizzles against the pan. If necessary, grease the pan with a pat of butter or non-stick cooking spray (my griddle is non-stick so I didn ;t use any).Give the bowl one more stir and pour ⅓ cup batter into the pan (if at any point the batter becomes too thick, just stir in a tiny splash of milk). Wait until the outer ½″ of the pancake is no longer shiny, then flip it with a spatula. Cook on the opposite sides for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.Serve the cooked pancake immediately or keep warm in an oven set to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adjusting heat as necessary to achieve pancakes that are cooked through and golden brown on both sides.

Watermelon Mimosas

What do you do when you have extra watermelon? Make watermelon juice, or better yet, watermelon mimosas! They are a fun twist on classic orange mimosas. These refreshing brunch (or any time) cocktails are supremely simple, but I couldn ;t keep the idea to myself. We can ;t let good watermelon go to waste.Here ;s the trick with watermelon mimosas: they ;re only as good as your watermelon. I recently bought a mini watermelon that was pale pink and kind of sour on the inside, and that watermelon would have made lousy watermelon mimosas.I used a pretty standard store-bought watermelon to make these, but I ;m still day dreaming about the sugar baby watermelon I bought at a farmers ; market four years ago when I made that first batch of watermelon juice. Picking out all the seeds wasn ;t my favorite activity, but it was worth it.If mimosas aren ;t your favorite, check out my spicy watermelon margaritas from last summer. Also, I tried out Alexa ;s trick for cutting watermelon on July 4th, and it was a big hit with my family, so that ;s another fun way to prepare watermelon. Cheers to summertime! 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Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 10 minsYield: 6 cocktails 1xCategory: CocktailMethod: PouredCuisine: American★★★★★5 from 4 reviewsThese watermelon mimosas are a refreshing summer brunch cocktail. They ;re great any time of day, really! Recipe yields enough watermelon juice to make one Champagne bottle ;s worth of mimosas (that ;s 6 to 8 mimosas, depending on how boozy you like them). Scale 1x2x3x Ingredients⅓ medium watermelon, preferably chilled (seedless watermelon is the easiest to work with, but sugar baby watermelons are the most tasty)1 bottle Champagne, chilled (I like brut Champagne, but if you like sweeter Champagne, that works, too)Optional, for extra sweetness: simple syrup or St. Germain, to tasteInstructionsFirst, make watermelon juice: If your watermelon is not seedless, remove all of the black seeds first. Then, scoop all of the pink watermelon flesh into your blender, leaving the sour green part around the perimeter behind.Secure the lid on the blender and blend until it is completely smooth. Pour the watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Use a spoon to stir and press all of the juice through the strainer, then discard the solids.To prepare the mimosas: Fill each Champagne flute about halfway up with Champagne (you may need to do this just a little bit at a time to avoid overflow). Then, carefully fill each glass with watermelon juice, leaving about an inch of room at the top.Taste, and if you ;d like it to be a little sweeter, add a tiny splash of simple syrup or St. Germain—this will really depend on the sweetness of the watermelon and your taste buds. Serve immediately!