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Baked Sweet Potato

Sophie — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 11:13:50 +0000

Baked sweet potato with haloumi, red onion, spinach and a few drops of chilli sauce – it’s a fab combo of flavours and textures. It’s quick and easy to make and is one of my go to meals. For me, baked sweet potato tastes indulgent – sweet and a little creamy. And they’re full of good stuff for runners – Vitamins B6, C and D, iron, magnesium, potassium and high in beta carotene. They’re versatile – bake them, boil them, mash them – up to you. Serves 2 (depending on how hungry you are of course) 2 medium sized […]

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Saag paneer

Sophie — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:55:29 +0000

What’s not to love about saag paneer? Once you try it, you’ll be coming back for more. And it’s full of lots of good stuff for runners – spinach, garlic, dairy and spices – and quick and easy to make. This is the lazy version as I don’t cream the spinach but feel free to do so if you prefer a smoother texture. And what I love about this recipe is nothing goes to waste – any paneer or buttermilk left over can be stored in the freezer for next time. Just divide up into freezer bags with the required […]

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Great for Recovery – Homemade Baked Beans

Sophie — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:04:42 +0000

The miles are upping and I’m focusing a little more on nutrition. As part of this, I’m getting back to cooking food with flavour that can also support recovery – homemade baked beans fits the bill. I make a big batch of this stuff to have for breakfasts and after long runs to help with recovery and also to keep me happy. I throw in some garlic and chilli to give it a bit of a kick. One onion finely chopped 1 tbsp oil Half a head of celery, washed and roughly chopped – you can include the leaves […]

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Dhal (With red lentils, sweet potato, cauliflower and spinach)

Sophie — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:27:07 +0000

Ahhh, dhal! So good! It’s rich and filling with lots of good stuff like lentils. And so cheap for weekday meals or as part of a weekend banquet. It last a good 3 or 4 days in the fridge so perfect for reheating after your evening run! Have it with rice or some naan bread, or even as a soup. If reheating, you’ll want to add a tablespoon or so of water as it thickens up as it cools. Serves 4-5 as a meal 1 large onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced or finely chopped 2 […]

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Ratatouille: The Perfect Base for so Much More!

Sophie — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:04:39 +0000

How do you feel about cooking after a run or the gym? Does it all seem too much? Do you end up running past the local kebab shop or pizza joint for a bite. Here’s a possible solution – the humble ratatouille – with its tomatoes and onions and peppers and other good stuff – while brilliant on its own, it provides a humble foundation for much much more. And this is how it goes. Ratatouille A generous splash of oil 1 large white onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely or minced 2 tins of […]

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Corn fritters with avocado salsa

Sophie — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:21:59 +0000

There are hundreds of recipes out there for corn fritters. This one works fantastically with a lovely salsa – great to add some avocado if you’ve got some. Salsa Half a red onion, finely chopped 1 avocado, finely chopped 2 fresh tomatoes, finely chopped A small cucumber, finely chopped, or part of a big cucumber. Handful of coriander, finely chopped Lime juice Throw everything into a bowl and mix. Add lime juice to taste – I like a good few tablespoons. It’s good to make this a little earlier if you’ve got a chance to allow and lime to flavour. […]

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Black Tea Spring Rolls (With mango chutney dipping sauce)

Sophie — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:16:05 +0000

When I was invited to a good friend’s leaving picnic, this recipe for Black Tea Spring Rolls jumped to mind. Baked spring rolls in crispy wrappers – my Saturday night special. Making mini rolls requires a bit more effort but the results are worth it – especially for Anaïs, my friend’s daughter, who took one, rammed it in her mouth and followed it with another nine. So a fond farewell to Ivy and her lovely daughter – see you in Toronto next year for either the Toronto or Niagara Falls marathon. Training already! Making these is a little fiddly the […]

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