Tuesday, November 19, 2013

chest + tris

A
TRX chest flyes
TRX push ups
TRX chest hugs

B
french press
dumbbell flyes, laying
TRX push

C
incline press
cable crossovers
decline press

D
handstand pushups
bosu pushups
overhead press

ginger curry coconut scallops

Scallops are very easy prepare and are complimented with any light sauce.  I had these ingredients on hand and just threw it together last night for dinner (thankfully they tasted food, it would have been a bummer to waste that many scallops!).  The coconut milk does a good job and cutting the spice of the curry paste.. this recipe serves two (and is very high in protein).

1 cup of thawed bay scallops (or 6 large regular scallops)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Prepare the sauce simply by mixing the coconut milk, red curry paste and freshly grated ginger in a bowl.  Set aside. Heat the oil in a small pan and place the scallops in the oil, let them brown on each side.  Pour the sauce over top, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.  If you're using regular scallops allow to simmer for closer to 10 minutes, covered.  I served with chopped green onions.

I also served these with sauteed spinach because I had a bunch that were about to go bad.. 
Fill a large pot with spinach (yes, it reduces dramatically) and toss over low heat with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and roasted garlic until cooked down.

Enjoy :)





Sunday, November 17, 2013

apple peanut butter cinnamon oatmeal bars




Sunday mornings at the farmers market mean bushels of fresh apples (and some free time to bake).  I decided to make a healthier spin on a cookie with no added sugar or flour.  Chances are, you have all of these ingredients on hand so grab a large bowl and preheat your oven to 350 degrees!

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded apple 
(1 medium-sized apple, I used green apple to make these less sweet,
tip: use a mandoline or cheese grater)
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
optional: I added 1/4 raw chopped walnuts

Combine all of the above ingredients into a large bowl and press into a greased 9x9 pan until golden about 15-20 minutes

Enjoy! :) 







recipe from: http://happyhealthymama.com/2012/11/apple-peanut-butter-snack-bars.html