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Thai Fishcakes with Lime & Chilli Sauce – EFM Gym Ryde

10. April 2012

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These spicy fishcakes make an impressive weekend lunch to share with friends and family.  So easy to make and they taste sensational! THAI FISHCAKES with LIME & CHILLI SAUCE INGREDIENTS 400g white fillets fillets, skin and bones removed 1-2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 egg white 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 [...]

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Tandoori Chicken – Take Away Special – EFM Gym in Ryde

22. January 2012

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Here’s the second option to cure the take away cravings and one of EFM Gym in Ryde’s favourites! This version is quick and easy and doesn’t need hours of marinating.  Plus it’s not as fattening as the take away version. TANDOORI CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 2 lean chicken fillets 1 tablespoon tandoori paste 1 tablespoon greek yoghurt [...]

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Beef Vindaloo That’s Yummy and Half the Fat! – from EFM your Gym in Ryde

15. January 2012

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Takeaway food is not healthy! So here’s a tip if you don’t cook it yourself, you get fat. It’s as simple as that! Our reasoning here is you have no way of knowing exactly what ingredients you are eating and I can guarantee you the chef does not care about what all the cream, butter, [...]

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EFM Gym in Ryde – Post Christmas Fish with Baby Tomatoes, Spinach & Garlic

5. January 2012

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After all the hot dinners, alcohol and minimal excercising over Christmas this dish will give you a nice light option. INGREDIENTS 250g punnet of cherry tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper 150g bag baby spinach leaves 120g fillets firm white fish of your choice [...]

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Entertaining with EFM Gym in Ryde

20. December 2011

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With the festive season well under way EFM Gym in Ryde thought we would give you some nibbles you can make to cut out the calories. BEETROOT DIP WITH PITA CHIPS INGREDIENTS 4 Wholemeal pita breads Olive Oil spray 1 x 450g Tin baby beetroot, drained 200g Reduced-fat natural yoghurt 1 Clove garlic, crushed 2 Tablespoons lemon juice [...]

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Seafood Paella – EFM Gym in Ryde

4. December 2011

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Here’s the latest recipe from EFM your Gym in Ryde and it’s a cracker! Seafood Paella – Delicious! INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon saffron 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, finely chopped 3 tomatoes, roughly chopped 200g short-grain rice 1 litre chicken stock 400g flathead fillets [...]

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Chicken and Crunchy Noodle Salad

16. October 2011

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  INGREDIENTS 4 Chicken Breast Fillets (680g) 100g (2 cups) finely shredded Chinese Cabbage 250g Carrot sticks 8 Green Shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh Mint Leaves 1/4 Cup firmly paced fresh Coriander Leaves 1 Cup (80g) Bean Sprouts 3 Green Onions, sliced thinly 100g Crishpy Fried Noodles Dressing 1/3 [...]

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Chicken and Pumpkin Curry!

7. July 2011

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INGREDIENTS 1 small red onion (100g) finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander root & stem mixture 1/4 cup firmly packed coriander fresh leaves 2 fresh long red chillies, chopped coarsely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 5cm piece ginger (25g) grated 1 teaspoon ground tumeric 1 cup (250ml) organic chicken stock 180g chicken breast fillet, thinly [...]

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Beef Stroganoff

31. May 2011

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Beef stroganoff is a past time favourite for many, but the sour cream in it isn’t so great for the hips. Enter yoghurt and cauliflower rice (see previous posts) and you’ve got yourself a low calorie beef stroganoff that tastes great! INGREDIENTS 500g blade steak (organic if you can) sea salt and freshly ground pepper [...]

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Cauliflower Rice

28. May 2011

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INGREDIENTS 1/2 cauliflower METHOD Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place in a microware-safe container with a lid. Do not add water. Microwave on 100% power for 5 mins. Using a hand-held blender, whizz the cauliflower until it starts to resemble rice. Alternatively, pulse it in bursts in a food processor. Serve immediately Serves [...]

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