This morning my trainer (yes, I hear how entitled that sounds) suggested I take some more group fitness classes. You know the kind where shiny women with perky boobies move in neon clad unison to perky music. I was lifting something heavy while she talked, then I looked up and caught my reflection in the full length gym mirrors and noted that my pointy birds weren't pointing in the same direction.
A woman who cannot coordinate her mammories has no business with repeaters or grapevines (unless they are rooted in a vineyard).
While we’re on the topic of things I’m not really into, I can’t stand traditional stuffing. I suspect it’s the abuse of dried mixed herbs that makes me gag. I’d sworn off all stuffing until a mate converted me with her secret family recipe. It's week three of the muffin top mitigation mission and I’m still experimenting with recipes, trying to make them more moderate. Sasha’s stuffing is the bomb, but her version is a bit indulgent. I stripped most of the good stuff out, and whaddya know? We still enjoyed it.
While we’re on the subject of exercising, you cannot go past a free range chicken for flavour and texture. It’s more expensive and doesn’t suit everyone’s budget, but if you can stretch to buy it – it’s totally worth the expense.
quinoa stuffing for roast chicken
Ingredients:
250g cooked quinoa
1 brown onion, diced
zest of ½ a lemon
half an apple, grated
fresh herbs – parsley, thyme, mint, rosemary
(whatever you can get your hands on)
2 eggs
salt and pepper
Method:
In a large bowl combine the quinoa, lemon zest, grated apple, onion, herbs and salt and pepper. Beat the eggs.
Pour the beaten eggs over the top of the mixture, stirring thoroughly so the mixture forms a pulp.
Add the stuffing to the cavity of the chicken and tie it tightly so the stuffing doesn't spill out.
Verdict:
The quinoa gave the stuffing a lovely crunch. The lemon zest gives the stuffing a lovely light flavour and I think the apple helps to keep it moist. It’s not as fabulous as the original, but it was a great substitution for a woman who hopes to be a little more fabulous at the end of this eight weeks.
So I'm off to tackle a group fitness class tomorrow.
SarahMac says
Oh it looks sensational. I actually quite like group fitness classes, fun! I even did zumba for a bit. Doing absolutely nothing now and feel like a flabby monster...
This Charming Mum says
That looks delicious! I really enjoy cooking with quinoa - thanks for giving me a new recipe suggestion.
Catherine @ Cup of Tea and a Blog says
I love quinoa, it never occurred to me that I could use it for stuffing. Will give it a go!
Seana Smith (@Seana_Smith) says
Hmmmm... I've never stuffed a chicken in my life, is it time to try that?? We're a pretty veggie household, well hubby and I, not the kids... always good to try new things though and I do like quinoa. Need to get better withthat. Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I really love these photos, they are excellent and the fonts and titles look fab and I'm impressed and inspired. Go you!
Have a laugh on me says
Such a funny intro in your post! Looks delish! x
cookerandalooker says
Thanks Em. Congrats on being the FYBF feature! x
Keeping Up With The Holsbys says
Stuff the stuffing, let's get back to the muffin top mitigation.......are you sad?
I bloody that that annual week I try that crap.
Keeping Up With The Holsbys says
Hate it so much that I can't even get my words out fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!
cookerandalooker says
I'll be sad next week when I have a measure up and realise I've achieved no actual results. You betta believe I'll be sad then! 🙂
Grace says
Good luck with the group fitness class! Just be your cool, confident, perky (;)) self. You'll be fine!
Love that quinoa stuffing! Bookmarking it!
Twinkle in the Eye says
That looks fabulous!
Diana Rambles says
This looks fantastic!!
cookerandalooker says
Thanks Diana - it turned out well. Thanks for hosting the pinning party - I found some lovely recipes.
tahlia - the parenting files says
I have always used quinoa as stuffing! It is so yummy! Love this recipe! I also add pomegranate... then again, I love pomegranate in anything! x p.s. I am new to your blog, discovered through Twinkle in the Eye. In love xxx
BOYEATSWORLD says
Quinoa stuffing! Gold.. This looks so great I'll try it with the roast chook we're planning for tonight! 🙂
Anne @ Domesblissity says
You know, if I ever roast a chook again, I'll be sure to give it a try. I can't go past the organic ones at the supermarket for $12 and they make a sage and onion stuffing. Sage I tell ya! My Nanna made the best stuffing with fresh herbs. Those family 'dos' the women always cooked large trays of stuffing to go along with the already stuffed chooks. I was in stuffing heaven. LOL
Good luck with the measure. I'm sure you'll be fine. xx