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    By Amanda Smyth 16 Comments

    repeaters, grapevines and quinoa stuffing for roast chicken

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    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:quinoa stuffing for roast chicken plate

    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.this birds breasts

    So I'm off to tackle a group fitness class tomorrow.

    got any tips for me?

    (aside from more supportive undergarments?)
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    1. SarahMac says

      February 21, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      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...

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    2. This Charming Mum says

      February 22, 2013 at 11:43 am

      That looks delicious! I really enjoy cooking with quinoa - thanks for giving me a new recipe suggestion.

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    3. Catherine @ Cup of Tea and a Blog says

      February 22, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I love quinoa, it never occurred to me that I could use it for stuffing. Will give it a go!

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    4. Seana Smith (@Seana_Smith) says

      February 22, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
    5. Have a laugh on me says

      February 22, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Such a funny intro in your post! Looks delish! x

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      • cookerandalooker says

        February 22, 2013 at 6:38 pm

        Thanks Em. Congrats on being the FYBF feature! x

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    6. Keeping Up With The Holsbys says

      February 22, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      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.

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    7. Keeping Up With The Holsbys says

      February 22, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Hate it so much that I can't even get my words out fast enough!!!!!!!!!!!

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      • cookerandalooker says

        February 22, 2013 at 6:38 pm

        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! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Grace says

      February 22, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Good luck with the group fitness class! Just be your cool, confident, perky (;)) self. You'll be fine!
      Love that quinoa stuffing! Bookmarking it!

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    9. Twinkle in the Eye says

      February 28, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      That looks fabulous!

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    10. Diana Rambles says

      March 01, 2013 at 9:03 am

      This looks fantastic!!

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      • cookerandalooker says

        March 01, 2013 at 12:24 pm

        Thanks Diana - it turned out well. Thanks for hosting the pinning party - I found some lovely recipes.

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    11. tahlia - the parenting files says

      March 08, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      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

      Reply
    12. BOYEATSWORLD says

      April 28, 2013 at 3:58 pm

      Quinoa stuffing! Gold.. This looks so great I'll try it with the roast chook we're planning for tonight! 🙂

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    13. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      April 28, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      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

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