Meat & Poultry Recipes
Moorish lamb kebabs on a bed of saffron rice with dried cranberries
This dish always reminds me of summer evenings in the garden but these kebabs are just as good cooked on a grill or under the broiler inside. They are delicious served with a quickly made yogurt sauce, chili sauce or some harissa. The basmati rice is a good low G.I. option for a training diet and the dried fruit, nuts and spices not only add vital nutrients but also a taste of the exotic.
Read more…Chicken mango wraps with salsa and arugula
There is something very convivial about sitting at the table and assembling your own wrap. You put in exactly what you want, you eat it with your fingers (yes, you will definitely need napkins or paper towel with this meal!), and there is always the temptation to pile on too much delicious spicy chicken and fresh salsa, which means you invariably end up with the whole thing falling apart.
Read more…Thai basil chicken with rice noodles
Thai basil has a distinctive taste, similar to European sweet basil*, but with a much more pronounced aniseed flavor. You can buy it in most oriental supermarkets, but if you do not have one near you, then just use the standard European variety — not quite as authentic, but delicious all the same. This meal is great because it is packed with goodness but is very versatile.
Read more…Frisee salad with oven-roasted walnuts, Parma ham and buffalo mozzarella
An ideal simple and delicious midweek treat, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrition and is substantial enough for a main meal. Walnuts are a great superfood, high in omega-3 fatty acids* and antioxidants; the tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants and of course, the Parma ham and mozzarella add both flavor and protein. Cracking walnuts is quite a therapeutic exercise, but it is much easier and just as healthy to buy them ready-shelled.
Read more…Algerian chicken tagine with apricots
North-African tagines are superb. Best eaten with plain couscous, a slow-burning carbohydrate which is ideal for training, they are really easy to cook, temptingly aromatic and they make the kitchen smell gorgeous. A tagine dish is nice to have but not a necessity — any good heavy-bottomed casserole dish will do. Hot and sultry summer’s evening or chilly fall night, this dish is equally appealing, conjuring up dreams of exotic vacations.
Read more…Pork tenderloin and chorizo kebabs with a mache salad
Mache (corn salad) has tender, dark, oval leaves and a lovely tangy flavor. It is also rich in vitamin A and C, iron and folic acid. If you can’t get hold of it, use spinach or watercress instead. Although I absolutely love pork, I try not to eat it too often, as it is pretty high in cholesterol. The same goes for chorizo, but it is used sparingly in this recipe and it does make for the most delicious kebabs.
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