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Last week I completed a ‘Customer Satisfaction Survey’ and at the end was emailed a voucher for a £30 discount on a Hello Fresh delivery box. It was a great offer so I thought I’d give it a go.
I can totally see the benefits of these boxes… delicious recipes with all the ingredients – delivered to your door. But of course, that convenience comes at a price.
Hesitant to spend a fortune on something I was unfamiliar with, I opted for the Classic Box of 3 meals for 2 people. The cost? £39. Thank goodness for that voucher.
At that price, I think it’s a great treat, but certainly not something I could continue with on their weekly subscription service. (Be sure to update your preferences so you are not auto-billed each week). The first meal I cooked was their Summertime Pork Schnitzel with Salad, New Potatoes and Capers. I’ve never had capers before. And never will again. I guess they are like olives – an acquired taste. I never got to like olives either.
What do you think? I’m really quite pleased with how the dish – and my photos! – turned out.
As with any recipe, I think we all add our own little touch to it. If you want to have a go at this recipe yourself, here is my slightly modified version. And no capers.
Slimming World fans – I’ve also added some notes below with different ways you can further switch this up if you are looking to save a few extra syns!
- 300g pork fillet
- 50g panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp of sour cream
- 360g new potatoes
- 2 large handfuls rocket (arugula) leaves
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to season
- ½ lemon
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add a ¼ tsp of salt. Cut the potatoes into quarters and cook in the salted, boiling water for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Place your hand flat on top of your pork fillet and slice in half from the side and further cut each piece in half widthways. Lay the pork slices between 2 sheets of clingfilm. Hit the pork using a rolling pin until it is 1cm thick.
- Put the breadcrumbs in a large, shallow bow and add ¼ tsp of salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Coat each fillet evenly in a tbsp of sour cream. Press each fillet into the breadcrumbs until completely coated.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan. Lay the breaded pork schnitzels in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
- Drain your potatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil and sugar. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Plate your leaves, top with scattered warm potatoes and drizzle generously with vinaigrette.
- Serve the schnitzels on the potato salad and serve with a wedge of fresh lemon.
Slimming World syns:
50g panko breadcrumbs = 9 syns, 4 tbsp sour cream = 4 syns, 2 tbsp olive oil = 12 syns. Total syns = 25 syns shared between 2 people.
This dish was really quite delicious and I’d quite happily use 12 syns for such a tasty meal. However, if you are looking to cut back on some of the syn values, here a few ways in which you can switch this recipe up. Of course, it won’t taste quite the same – but lovely nonetheless.
– Swap panko breadcrumbs for homemade wholemeal breadcrumbs – syn free when using your daily HexB allowance
– Use a beaten egg instead of sour cream to coat your pork – 0 syns
– Substitute the olive oil dressing for a store bought fat free alternative – low syns
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Summer temperatures are finally upon us… and with that comes long, lazy dinners in the garden. You’ve gotta soak up the light, warm evenings whilst they last! Finding quick and nutritious dinners the whole family will enjoy can be challenging, and I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen any longer than necessary. Bursting with flavour and nutrition, this masala and mango marinaded chicken with salad can be on the plate in under 20 minutes. #winner.
I’ve chosen to marinade chicken, but this would also work equally well with a firm white fish, like monkfish, as a tasty glaze to BBQ’d meat or delicious simply served as a dip.
Chicken
- Chicken consists of high-quality protein and a relatively low amount of fat. The fat is mostly of the unsaturated type, which protects against heart disease.
- 100 grams of skinless, boneless breast has 31g of protein – more than half the recommended daily allowance of 46 grams of protein for an adult female.
- A 100g serving of cooked skinless, boneless breast has only one gram of saturated fat and less than four grams of total fat.
Masala and Mango marinade
- Groovy Food’s agave nectar is harvested from the organic Blue Webber agave plant in Mexico. The core of the plant is crushed and the nectar is released and then filtered.
- Agave has 25 per cent fewer calories than refined sugar and is naturally much sweeter (almost twice as sweet) and so much less needs to be used to achieve the same sweetness.
- It has a naturally low GI of 17, meaning the energy release is slow and steady as opposed to refined sugars which can cause sugar highs and lows.
Naan bread
Naan bread can be a secret source of fats and calories, so pay attention to the package you buy. The ones I’ve used here are small (it’s all about moderation). If you are watching your calorie intake, why not switch the naan for a wholemeal tortilla or serve with a side of brown rice instead for a tasty alternative.
Slimmers! Click here for information on Slimming World syns in Groovy Food Masala and Mango marinade
(The product isn’t yet listed on the SW app or online, but I used the syn calculator to determine the values (see link above). 100g is 7 syns. I used 50g, therefore only 3.5 syns shared between two people).
This masala and mango marinade transforms some simple chicken into a mid-week dinner winner.
A little spicy. Totally saucy.
Try it for yourself: The Groovy Food Company
- 1 chicken breast
- 40g Groovy Food Agave Masala Mango Marinade, plus a little extra for serving
- 2 garlic and coriander naan breads
- Mixed salad
- Yoghurt and mint dressing
- Pre-heat your oven to 180c (fan assisted)
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir through a generous amount of marinade
- Set aside for the flavours to infuse (5 minutes if in a hurry, refrigerated overnight is ideal)
- Thread the chicken pieces onto a wooden skewer and bake for 10 minutes
- Turn the chicken skewers over and cook for a further 5 minutes (or until cooked right through)
- Just before your chicken finishes cooking, add your naan bread to the oven for 3-4 minutes to warm though
- To serve, brush your cooked chicken skewers with some more masala and mango marinade and serve on top of naan bread and salad
- Drizzle with some cool yoghurt and mint dressing
- Enjoy
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary bottle of The Groovy Food Company Masala with Mango Marinade. All thoughts, opinions and post content is entirely my own.
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]]>I love making quinoa salads. Quinoa is a great superfood that is loaded with protein, low in carbohydrates and quinoa salads are a simple way to use up whatever veggies are left in the fridge.
This quinoa salad is not at all like your regular leaf-based salad. Cooked all in one pot and flavoured with fresh herbs and spices, it’s delicious served hot or cold.
Quinoa has a mild, slightly nutty taste making it the perfect partner to the brown rice and veggies in this dish.
Herby Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 celery sticks, sliced
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
150g quinoa
100g brown basmati rice
2 x 25g packs fresh dill, finely chopped
650ml vegetable stock
Method
- Place the onion, celery, carrot, cumin and garlic in a heavy-based saucepan along with the quinoa, rice, dill and stock.
- Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the rice is soft.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Don’t you just love dinners that you can rustle up all in one pot!
This dish would also be great with some juicy quartered cherry tomatoes stirred through in the final few minutes of cooking.
If you like meat with your meal, why not add some grilled chicken or pork.
xoxo Natalie
PS. Did you know quinoa is pronounced “keen-wa ?”.
Yup!
The poor guy in the supermarket had no idea what I was asking for until I spelled it out. Seems most people mistakenly refer to it as “kwin-oh-uh”
How do you pronounce it?
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A simple salad can be really satisfying on a hot summers day – easy to prepare, tasty to eat and with just a few extra ingredients, can be a healthy meal the whole family can enjoy.
Many years ago, I remember dining out with my Hubby and ordering a ‘hot top salad’ from a local pub restaurant. It was a simple salad topped with slices of hot pepperoni and fried potatoes – and I LOVED it. Dripping in salad dressing, it was by no means a healthy option, so I decided to re-create this much loved dish with a healthier twist!
Healthy Hot Top Salad
When I think of salads, I try to be a little creative. There’s nothing worse than feeling that the food you are eating is a punishment for being on a diet.
In this Hot Top Salad recipe, I’ve added potatoes… combined with the chicken this is really filling.
If there are any ingredients in this salad that you are not too keen on, just swap them out but be sure to check your Slimming World book to make sure that you stay on plan!
My Healthy Hot Top Salad
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
One handful of mixed salad leaves per person
4 sticks of celery, thinly sliced
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 a red onion, thinly sliced in ‘moons’
1/2 a cucumber, sliced
12 salad potatoes, quartered
2 chicken breasts
6 rashers of lean, smoked bacon
Low fat chilli, lime and coriander dressing (Sainsburys)
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 180*C
- Loosely wrap your chicken breasts in a foil parcel and place on a baking tray
- Arrange your chopped potatoes evenly on a baking tray and spritz with lo-cal (Frylight) cooking spray
- Place both the chicken and potatoes into hot oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden brown
- Whilst the potatoes and chicken are baking, cook the bacon rashers in a non-stick frying pan (no added oil), trim and drain any excess fat
- Share salad ingredients amongst 4 large bowls and gently toss to mix through
- Sliced the cooked chicken breast and cut the cooked bacon into strips and share evenly across each serving
- Generously season the cooked potato and add to the salad bowls
- Lightly top with salad dressing
Syns
1.5 syns per level tablespoon of dressing on Slimming World Extra Easy
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I love this time of year. I feel so much more inspired to eat healthily with the abundance of fresh salads piled high in the supermarkets, the scent of delicious barbecues wafting through the neighbourhood and these warm, balmy nights.
I also love that BBQ’s and salads are the ultimate fast food – and have the added bonus of little washing up to do afterwards 
This summer, I have teamed up with the folks at Florette to give away to YOU an incredible ‘Simply Salads’ recipe book, packed full of delicious salad recipes.
Now, you too can create a delicious gourmet salad by picking up one of their delicious bagged salad mixes and adding a few simple ingredients to create masterpieces such as:
- Mandarin Chicken Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
- BBQ pulled pork salad
- Warm fingerling postato salad with bacon and croutons
Not to mention all the fruity salads and slaws also featured.
How To Enter:
To be in with a chance of winning, just LIKE this Facebook status, then comment on the Facebook post (not here) telling me what your favourite type of salad is.
Good luck!
Terms: The giveaway will close at 8pm UK time on Wednesday 18th June 2014. You must be resident in the UK to enter. The prize is ONE Simply Salads recipe book by Jennifer Chandler. There will be ONE winner. To enter, participants MUST like the Facebook post here and comment stating their favourite type of salad. There are no bonus entry options. A winner will be selected at random shortly after the closing date and contacted via Facebook. A reply is required within 24 hours or a new winner may be chosen. Once a winner is confirmed, One Busy WAHM will be in touch direct. The book will be mailed directly to the winner by the PR Representative for Florette. No cash alternative. This giveaway is not managed or endorsed by Facebook in any way.
~ Natalie
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