Since we hit 2016 I have been a little obsessed with cooking. I realise everyone is into a January health kick right now, but having Madeleine Shaw’s –Get the Glow cook book propped proudly in my kitchen I can see this being a long term thing. After the mountains of stodgy food, the comfy pjs becoming a daily look and copious amounts of wine and cheese – I was actually craving something fresh and healthy on a plate and fancied vegetables, which is pretty much unheard of for me. So receiving Madeleines cook book from Beardy was a blessing! I fully believe that in order to change, it’s not just having the right tools or ingredients, but you have to be in the right frame of mind. You need to be focused and determined enough in your own head in order to achieve and reach your goal. Which for me, 2016 something seems to have clicked and it’s now turning into a way of life rather than just another fad.
Exercising daily is turning into an activity I enjoy rather than a chore and as for food, well yoyo dieting is a thing of the past.
So let’s talk about this wonderful cook book.
I feel like this is one of my favourite cook books. Being someone who has tried nearly every fad diet going, every quick fix and so called ‘miracle liquid’ shakes to shift those pesky pounds, reading this book has actually made me see food in a completely different light. Cliché right, but Madeleine has a fantastic way of putting it all into perspective. By telling her story at the start, going into detail of her own struggles and how she turned them around just by changing her eating habits, is not only something I can relate to, but also something I feel I’m in the right frame of mind to achieve myself.
It’s not restrictive in anyway and covers everything from breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and let’s not forget those much needed snacks. It’s all clean, healthy and delicious eating when it comes to ‘Get The Glow’. Madeleine has some fantastic weekday quickie options, as well as some show-stopping feasts for the weekend.
Here are FOUR of my go to recipes that I have tweaked to fit our lifestyle.
Breakfast
Eggs and Asparagus
2 Eggs
4 sprigs of Asparagus
2 rashers of Smokey Bacon
Pinch of Chia Seeds
Boil the kettle and place asparagus in a saucepan to gently cook
Boil both eggs for 5 mins for a runny centre
Snip the bacon into small strips for a quicker cooking time (speedy breakfast)
Peel the shell of the eggs and serve with a sprinkling of chai seeds for that extra kick of protein
Lunch
Pesto Courgetti
1 tbs Pesto
1 Courgette (Courgetti)
2 rashers of Smokey Bacon
Small cubes of Haloumi
Snip the bacon (again) into small pieces for a quicker cooking time.
Once cooked add the haloumi until slightly golden brown.
Pan fry the courgetti until al dente then add the bacon and haloumi.
Once combined gently stir in the pesto to heat through then serve….mmm tasty.
Dinner
Cumin and Chilli Rubbed Duck
1 Duck breast (Skin Scored)
Pinch of Cumin
Pinch of Hot Chilli Powder
3tsp Dark Soy Sauce
1tsp of runny Honey
2 Spring Onions
Bunch of Coriander
1 Courgette (Courgetti)
1 glove of Garlic (Chopped)
Thumb Size piece of Ginger (Chopped)
1 Chilli (Chopped)
Preheat a pan (dry) whilst you score the duck breast.
Once the duck skin is scored, rub in the cumin and chilli powder and place skin down in the pan to seal in the flavours (Also makes the skin nice and crispy).
Flip the duck in the pan so the skin is now facing up, and add all the other ingredients to the pan to create a glaze.
When the sauce starts to reduce place in the oven to finish off cooking (pink 10/15 mins) (25/30 medium to well done) But keep basting guys!!
Whilst your duck is getting all tasty in the oven gently pan fry your courgetti.
When your duck is just how you like it serve with a sprinkling of coriander to garnish.
Snack
Raw Chocolate and Maca Balls
The benefits of these superfood delights are awesome
helps balance hormones
clears skin
improves mood
…and improves libido (Ooooooh Yeaaaahhhh)
150g of hazlenuts
150g of medjool dates
4 tbsp of raw cacao
2 tbsp of maca powder
3 tbsp of coconut oil
a small pinch of salt
Makes 16 Balls
Place the hazelnuts in the food processor and blitz.
Add the rest of the ingredients and process until fully combined.
Roll into balls and pop in the freezer for 20 minutes then into the fridge until you are ready to chow down.
These keep in the fridge for 2 week, but I guarantee they won’t last that long.
These are great for an after workout snack or a mid-morning crasher stopper.
Enjoy guys!
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