You know I’m all about ditching the gimmicky diets that will leave you feeling hungry and on edge. Bottom line they’re not good for your long-term health and they’re certainly not sustainable. I’m all about satisfying our stomach and tantalizing our taste buds, whilst also helping you burn body fat, get lean and feel incredible.
So here’s two delicious dishes that do just that and will make you feel fuller, for longer. Give them a try and let me know what you think.
WINE POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD & BROWN SUGAR GLAZE – SERVES 3
INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/2 tsp mixed herbs and spices
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 lb centre cut fresh salmon
- 3 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1/8 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp capers
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 350 F
- Bring wine, butter, herbs/spices, pepper flakes to boil in a pan
- Boil for 2-3 mins
- Put salmon in a small baking dish
- Pour hot wine mixture over salmon, bake until done
- Time varies depending on salmon thickness
- Allow 10 mins for each inch of thickness
- In a bowl whisk mustard and brown sugar together
- When fish is done, remove from oven
- Turn grill on high, set rack 6 inches from heat
- Spoon mustard and sugar glaze over fish
- Place under grill for 3-5 mins until glaze is bubbly
- Remove from grill, spoon capers over fish
- Serve with baby potatoes and fresh greens
PRIMAVERA STUFFED CHICKEN – SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Himalayan salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 courgette, halved and thinly sliced into half moons
- 1.5 medium tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 400ºF
- Cut 5 slits in each breast, but do not cut through completely
- Drizzle oil over chicken
- Season with salt, pepper, and italian seasoning
- Stuff each breast with courgette, tomato, pepper, and red onion
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with mozzarella
- Bake 25 mins until chicken cooked through and no longer pink
