Mushroom Rice

This recipe is a perfect winter recipe. The mushrooms make it hearty without being too heavy, something I think everyone in cold-weather climates can appriciate in late February. This would be ideal next to some beef with some green beans on the side. It also would make a nice vegetarian meal along side some braised tofu. However you choose to serve this dish, we are sure you will like it.

Enjoy!

Mushroom Rice

Adapted from Epicurious (Gourmet, December 1997)


1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pound crimini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced thick
1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine

In a heavy saucepan prepare rice according to package directions, using vegetable broth in place of water.

While rice is cooking, sauté mushrooms, asparagus and scallions in olive oil over medium-high heat until mushrooms are golden and any liquid is evaporated.

Add wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine is evaporated.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in mushrooms, asparagus and scallions.

Serves 4.

Work Out of the (Mon, Tues & Wednes) Day

Ok. You caught us. We've fallen a bit behind on posting WODs. It happens. Here is an attempt to catch up and a sincere apology: We are sorry.

Wednesday WOD

Triset Dumbbell hanging cleans, Dumbbell military presses and Decline leg raises
5 sets of 10 reps each
Rest as needed, but as little as posible


Tuesday WOD

Triset Flat Barbell bench press, Bosu push-ups and Lying reaching crunches
Pyramid the weigh up on bench press. For the push-ups and crunches complete 5 sets of 10 reps each.
Rest as needed, but as little as possible


Monday WOD

Today was a tough one. Josh found out he has to have surgery on his Achilles (scheduled for March 1) and Tim was left again to train Josh's clients in additon to his own - oh yeah, and to clear snow. Oh, the snow. Thus, Monday is WOD-less. Let us take this opportunity to remind you that snow removal is dangerous for some individuals. So, if you are fit enough to help out your neighbor, please do so. Not only will you burn more calories than you would if you just shoveled your own property, you could save someone from a heart attack, or at the very least some very sore muscles or a strained back. Plus, a little good will never hurt anyone.

Work Out of the (Thurs & Fri) Day

Unfortunately, Josh injured his Achilles tendon during part two of Wednesday's workout - the pick up game of basketball. So, while he's been recovering Tim has been picking up Josh's sessions while still training his usual clients. That hasn't left much time for a workout.


WOD


Box jumps on a 42" box

Skillet Salad

Just like a light, fresh delicate salad is perfect in summer, this skillet salad is perfect in winter. Hearty, filling and warm, it is great as a main dish (feel free to throw some protein on top) or as a side. Don't limit yourself to the ingredients listed here. Any vegetable in your fridge that needs to be used up would probably taste good in this salad.


Enjoy!


Skillet Salad

1 large bowl greens, trimmed, torn, rinsed and drained

2 carrots, sliced

½ sweet or red onion, sliced

6 crimini mushrooms, sliced

½ c red cabbage, sliced

1 c broccoli, cut into small florets

1 bell pepper, sliced

½ c squash, cooked and cubed

1 can beans, drained and rinsed

Olive oil

Balsamic vinegar

Sea salt and pepper

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the carrots, onions, mushrooms, cabbage and broccoli in a small amount of olive oil.  Cook for about 2 minutes, until softened. Turn up the heat and add bell pepper, beans, greens and a dash of water. Cover for about 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute. Add the squash and stir in. Top with balsamic vinegar or oily dressing of your choosing, and sea salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 2 large servings.

Work Out of the (Wednes) Day

It worked so well last week, we decided to indulge our sports competitive nature yet again...


WOD

Superset Heavy-bag cleans with V-ups
10 sets of 10 reps each.


Finish with 2 hours of pick-up basketball at the local Community Center.

Work Out of the (Tues) Day

WOD


Superset Flat barbell bench press with Burpees. 
Keeping the weight constant, do 5 sets of 5 and 8 reps respectively
Rest as needed but as little as possible

Finish with stretching all around the shoulder area

Work Out of the (Mon) Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Try to take it easy on the chocolate.

WOD

Straightset Barbell back squats
7 sets of 5-10 reps each
Rest as needed but as little as possible. Then...

Superset 30" Box jumps with Modified reaching sit-ups
3 sets of 8 and 12 reps each, respectively. Rest as needed but as little as possible. Then...



Finish with stretching for the low-back, through the hips and into the entire leg.