Saturday, 5 April 2014

Sweet sweet lord~ potato FRIES!!!

Quick.
Easy,
Simple.
Child friendly.
Hot or Cold.
Side or Snack.
DELICIOUS!!!


Ok guys, this is a short one because - well just because! It needs no words!
You just need to hurry up making & eating them!





RECIPE:
Remember to always use organic & locally sourced ingredients where possible.



  • Sweet Potato ~ washed not peeled
  • Coconut/Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Rosemary
That's it's for ingredients!

  • Slice potato into thin shapes (like the size of McDonalds fries~ shhhh!)
  • Add oil, salt and rosemary to a piece of baking paper in an oven dish
  • Add fries to dish, and Shake Shake Shake! Ensuring all fries are coated
  • Try to evenly space all fries
  • Oven cook on 160-170c, shaking/turning fries every 7-10 mins
  • Serve immediately (with some extra salt and rosemary~ optional)
  • And enjoy!!!!!



Sofit xxxxxxxxx




Now you can eat Lasagne EVERYDAY! No guilt!

Ok, so I am majorly late on posting this recipe for you all- sorry!
I originally made up this dish just over 5 years ago when I first got into cooking. I used to love a ready made lasagne, or my mums famous Lasagne, (definitely not healthy) over a salad for my evening meal. So I decided to trial a new idea after seeing someone use salad as a bun for a burger, it got me thinking about lots of dishes and how I could replace the 'bad' bits with 'good' bits- such as vegetables!

I'm a dumbass for not posting this immediately because I recently scrolled through Instagram and seen that there are already lots of people making this dish in similar ways. But I'm still going to share mine with you- because it is delicious and I thought of it all by myself 5 years ago before the days of Instagram. I didn't even own a cookbook then! Haha.
Actually saying that, I own about 10 cook books and have read NONE of them! I'm terrible for that actually.

Back to the subject!!....



RECIPE:
Remember to use organic & locally sourced ingredients were possible.

  • Lean Beef Mince
  • 1 diced white Onion
  • Diced Mushrooms 
  • Chopped Tomatoes
  • Chopped yellow Pepper
  • Sliced Courgette ~ lengthways
  • Spinach
  • 5 Garlic cloves- crushed/diced
  • 1 Stock Cube
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed herbs ~ dried
  • Salt & Pepper ~ to taste
  • Grated Cheese ~ 1/2 handful 
(Cheese is optional- and up to you which type of cheese.)


  • Brown Mince in a big pot
  • Add Onion until soft
  • Add Mushroom, Tomato & Garlic
  • Add Peppers & Herbs
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Drain out any excess liquid
  • Put a thin layer of mince into Lasagne dish
  • Lay sliced Courgette on top
  • Add another layer of mince
  • Lay spinach on top
  • Add a layer of courgette
  • Add mince on top
  • Top with Cheese
  • You could layer the cheese through the dish too- but that's up to you
  • Cover with foil and Oven cook on 180c for 20-25 mins
  • Serve & Enjoy!!! 



I hope you enjoy this one!
It's one of mine and my families favourites~ and as always is a simple recipe! 



Sofit xxxxxxxx

Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Zendegii Fitness Bites! Amazing!

Zendegii Fitness snacks are amazing!!!
 
That is this review summarised into one quick sentence.
But that isn't enough~ I need to tell you more about them, because they deserve a full description.
 
I was lucky to be sent samples of this new range of healthy bar & ball snacks a few weeks ago... and oh my lord(!). They are not only amazingly healthy BUT they are literally a taste sensation! (And we know that this isn't sually the case when it comes to healthy snacks!)
 
I don't know how they have done it, but they have actually made a snack that I like MORE than a popular unhealthy option I/we usually crave after!


 
 
 
"This perfect blend of ingredients was created to give you a great tasting and healthy snack with no added ‘nasties’ and packed full of goodness." LEARFitness.pro
 
 
The bars come with an option of topping~ Hazelnut or Pistachio. My advise? Buy both!
Honestly they are too good to miss.
The balls are currently out of stock~ they are that good! But when they return, I recommend you buy them in bulk!
 
They are a perfect snack, a brilliant energy booster and have amazing health benefits such as:
 
 
High fibre content for long lasting satiety
Well moderated insulin response
Reduced fat absorption
Consistent and long lasting energy supply
Post workout recovery
LEARFitness.pro
 
LEAR Fitness belongs to Nick Richardson a Personal Treainer and fitness fanatic from the Midlands, so this a great local brand to support all you Midlanders! I predict a massive future for them.
 
For more information and to buy these products & more, head to:
 
 
You won't regret it.
 
 
 
Sofit xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: I do not get paid to write any reviews. All reviews are my personal 100% honest opinion. Sofit xx

Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Green Smoothie.

Warning~ this smoothie is delicious!!

As you may already know, I am not a big fan of liquids. I much prefer sinking my teeth into some tasty and solid food, but I am partial to a nice refreshing juice from a cafe too. Smoothies always took last place in the breakfast option list.
In the past I have tried to have smoothies for breakfasts when on a "mega" healthkick- but I have always felt I was forcing them down and not particularly enjoying them. It's usually the texture that gets me, thick and lumpy ~ bleurgh! It creeps me out a bit. Plus I was then finding that I was suffering from reflux because I have an over sensitive tummy! (But that's another story.)

However this is D E L I C I O U S !
It's tasty, has a good texture and makes me feel awake and energised after! 
Try it for yourself!!



RECIPE:

  • Ice ~ 1/2 cup
  • Almond Milk ~ 1/2 cup
  • Spinach ~ 2 big handfuls 
  • Banana ~ 1
  • Apple ~ 1 (peeled or unpeeled)
  • Blueberry ~ 1 small handful

  • Blend Ice & Milk
  • Add Spinach
  • Add chopped Banana and Apple 
  • Finally add the Blueberries
  • Serve & Enjoy!!


Sofit xxxxxx

Monday, 31 March 2014

Spicy Mince & Red Pepper.

This dish honestly is just delicious!
It is a super quick, mega simple yet really tasty & satisfying dish. 100% clean, yet tastes as good as something bad for you!

I served it with Boiled "Rice" (cauliflower) & boiled Cabbage. (I've got a bit if a cabbage addiction at the moment!)



RECIPE:
Remember to use organic and locally sourced ingredients where possible :)

Lean Turkey Mince
•White Onion ~ diced
•Mushrooms ~ sliced
•Red Pepper x 2 ~ thick sliced
•Cherry Tomatoes ~ quartered
•Red Chillies ~ diced
•Franks Hot Sauce
•Stock Cube x 2

•Cook Turkey in a big pot with Stock
•Add in Onion ~ cook until softened
•Add Mushroom, Peppers, Chillies & Hot Sauce
•I leave mine to summer for 15 minutes to reduce all liquid & increase the flavour

Serve and Enjoy!




Sofit xxxxxxx