Healthy Christmas Entree: Prawns & Asparagus with Basil Aioli

Barbecued prawns are a healthy favourite for an Aussie Chrissy lunch, and taste great when topped with a zesty creamy dressing.

Serves: 10

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 10 minutes

Equipment

• You'll need to soak 40 bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg (about 40) medium green prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
• 5 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Olive oil spray
• Small basil leaves, to serve

Basil aioli

• 170g (2/3 cup) 97 per cent fat-free mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

• Place the prawns and asparagus in separate shallow glass or ceramic dishes. Whisk together the lemon rind, lemon juice and oil in a jug. Season with pepper. Divide among the dishes. Toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-4 hours to marinate.
• Meanwhile, to make the basil aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and basil in a bowl. Season with pepper. For a thinner consistency, if desired, gradually add 1-2 tablespoons cold water, whisking until smooth and well combined.
• Drain the prawns. Thread, tail-end first, onto the skewers.
• Drain the asparagus. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue grill on high. Spray the prawns and asparagus with olive oil spray to lightly grease. Cook the prawns and asparagus on grill, turning once, for 5-6 minutes or until the prawns change colour and the asparagus is bright green and tender crisp.
• Divide the asparagus and prawn skewers among serving plates. Season with pepper. Drizzle over the basil aioli and top with the basil leaves to serve.

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Christmas Hours for Aquatic, Fitness Centre & Creche

Please see the above trading hours for the Christmas

and New Year period. 

Group Fitness classes will continue until midday on 24 December 2015 and return to normal 4 January 2016.

Balance Mind + Body Studio will be closed from 21 December 2015.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask our friendly staff at Reception.

Healthy Christmas Berry Trifle

Sorted out your Christmas dessert yet? You can't go past this healthy take on the traditional trifle!

Serves: 10

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g (about 16) savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits)
• 2 x 9g pkts Aeroplane JellyLite raspberry-flavoured low-joule jelly crystals
• 1 teaspoon rosewater essence
• 80g unsalted pistachio kernels
• 4 x 150g ctns Fruche Vanilla Creme 99 per cent fat-free fromage frais
• 500g fresh or thawed frozen mixed summer fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or cherries)
• 2 teaspoons icing sugar mixture

Method

• Break the biscuits into large pieces. Arrange over the base of a 2L (8-cup) capacity serving dish.
• Prepare the jelly following packet directions. Stir in the rosewater essence. Carefully pour the jelly mixture over the biscuits. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or until the jelly is set.
• Meanwhile, place the pistachios in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely chop.
• Spoon the fromage frais over the jelly. Top with the mixed summer fruit.
• Sprinkle with pistachios and dust with icing sugar to serve.

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REMINDER: Book for School Holiday Activity!!

Children’s Christmas

Cooking Class

Wednesday 16^th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

Making fun edible Christmas treats for all to enjoy!

Book fast to receive a free take apron to KEEP!

Ticket Price: $6.00

followed by...

DHP Aussie
Christmas BBQ

Wednesday 16^th December • 12.00Pm

For all Members to enjoy... Bring your Christmas cheer and join us
for a scrumptious Aussie BBQ and end the year with a bang!

FREE Event!

Book early for the kids Xmas activity

as spaces are limited

School Holiday Activity & Aussie BBQ!

Children’s Christmas

Cooking Class

Wednesday 16^th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

Making fun edible Christmas treats for all to enjoy!

Book fast to receive a free take apron to KEEP!

Ticket Price: $6.00

followed by...

DHP Aussie
Christmas BBQ

Wednesday 16^th December • 12.00Pm

For all Members to enjoy... Bring your Christmas cheer and join us
for a scrumptious Aussie BBQ and end the year with a bang!

FREE Event!

Book early for the kids Xmas activity

as spaces are limited

Christmas Berry Trifle - Recipe

Sorted out your Christmas dessert yet? You can't go past this berry nice trifle.

Serves: 10

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 200g (about 16) savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits)
• 2 x 9g pkts Aeroplane JellyLite raspberry-flavoured low-joule jelly crystals
• 1 teaspoon rosewater essence
• 80g unsalted pistachio kernels
• 4 x 150g ctns Fruche Vanilla Creme 99 per cent fat-free fromage frais
• 500g fresh or thawed frozen mixed summer fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or cherries)
• 2 teaspoons icing sugar mixture

Method

• Break the biscuits into large pieces. Arrange over the base of a 2L (8-cup) capacity serving dish.
• Prepare the jelly following packet directions. Stir in the rosewater essence. Carefully pour the jelly mixture over the biscuits. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 4 hours or until the jelly is set.
• Meanwhile, place the pistachios in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool slightly. Coarsely chop.
• Spoon the fromage frais over the jelly. Top with the mixed summer fruit.
• Sprinkle with pistachios and dust with icing sugar to serve.

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Healthy Xmas Entree - Prawns & Asparagus with Basil Aioli

Barbecued prawns are a healthy favourite for an Aussie Chrissy lunch, and taste great when topped with a zesty creamy dressing.

Serves: 10

Time to prep: 20 minutes

Time to cook: 10 minutes

Equipment

• You'll need to soak 40 bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1.5kg (about 40) medium green prawns, peeled leaving tails intact, deveined
• 5 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed
• 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Olive oil spray
• Small basil leaves, to serve

Basil aioli

• 170g (2/3 cup) 97 per cent fat-free mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Method

• Place the prawns and asparagus in separate shallow glass or ceramic dishes. Whisk together the lemon rind, lemon juice and oil in a jug. Season with pepper. Divide among the dishes. Toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-4 hours to marinate.
• Meanwhile, to make the basil aioli, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic and basil in a bowl. Season with pepper. For a thinner consistency, if desired, gradually add 1-2 tablespoons cold water, whisking until smooth and well combined.
• Drain the prawns. Thread, tail-end first, onto the skewers.
• Drain the asparagus. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue grill on high. Spray the prawns and asparagus with olive oil spray to lightly grease. Cook the prawns and asparagus on grill, turning once, for 5-6 minutes or until the prawns change colour and the asparagus is bright green and tender crisp.
• Divide the asparagus and prawn skewers among serving plates. Season with pepper. Drizzle over the basil aioli and top with the basil leaves to serve.

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BOOK NOW: Xmas Activities for Kids

Christmas Snow Globes

16/12/14 | 9.30am - 11.30am

Come to Santa’s Elves creative workshop, where you’ll get to make your own magical snow globe. From shiny materials, glitter and glowing stars your snow globe no doubt will shine for Santa to see on Christmas Eve.

Ticket price: $8

Slip N' Slide It's Summertime

19/12/14 | 10.00am – 12.00pm 

School's out and the festive season is here… let’s celebrate in a summery way. With snags on the BBQ and a giant slip N slide you’ll be sure to have a fantastic time!

Ticket price: $10

COMBO TICKET PRICE

$15 First Child

$13 Second Child

For more information or to purchase tickets, please see Dinky Dolphins Creche.

FUN FILLED Xmas Activities for the School Holidays

Christmas Snow Globes

16/12/14 | 9.30am - 11.30am

Come to Santa’s Elves creative workshop, where you’ll get to make your own magical snow globe. From shiny materials, glitter and glowing stars your snow globe no doubt will shine for Santa to see on Christmas Eve.

Ticket price: $8

Slip N' Slide It's Summertime

19/12/14 | 10.00am – 12.00pm 

School's out and the festive season is here… let’s celebrate in a summery way. With snags on the BBQ and a giant slip N slide you’ll be sure to have a fantastic time!

Ticket price: $10

COMBO TICKET PRICE

$15 First Child

$13 Second Child

For more information or to purchase tickets, please see Dinky Dolphins Creche.

Christmas Timetable

We wanted to wish all of our Members and Staff a fantastic Christmas and New Year and we look forward to helping you achieve your best in 2014!

Creche Christmas Activities

 Mrs Claus cooking class

Tuesday 17th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

Children will have the chance to make a Christmas cookie mix to take home fortheir families as a gift from them. They will also have a go at makingyummy White Christmas slice.

TICKET PRICE: First Child: $14.00 | Second Child: $12.00

Foam party for kids

Thursday 19th December • 9.30am - 11.30am

This Party will be the talk of the town with a giant foam machinepumping out foam bubbles prepare to have a blast!!!

Foam painting and water play also available.

TICKET PRICE: First Child: $14.00 | Second Child: $12.00

COMBO TICKET PRICE:

$25 FOR BOTH EVENTS

4 Ways to Fight Holiday Snacking

No matter what the season or how much more comfortable your couch looks in comparison to hitting the pavement or hitting the gym, fitness and health are a lifestyle and a year-long commitment. Fortunately, there are ways to fight the seasonal-induced laziness and ambivalence that seem to creep up on so many of us at this time of year.

1. Avoid Seasonal Temptations

Avoid the purchase of seasonal candy like peppermint bark, foil-wrapped chocolates, or pumpkin flavored snacks. Although this seems like a no-brainer when it comes to staying in shape, no matter who you are, it's difficult to walk into a store and resist the seasonal candy aisles that are filled with temptations. Exercising self-control and avoiding the candy section at the supermarket can be a simple, yet crucial, step to staying committed to fitness and health goals.

2. Trick Yourself

In terms of snacking, sometimes I like to trick myself into thinking I'm indulging. It is amazing how sliced apples topped with cinnamon can become a makeshift apple pie. Most importantly, before any snacking I reach for a glass of water -- or maybe even a few -- because sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger. Simple tricks like these allow me stay focused and fit, despite a drop in temperature.

3. Take a Moderate Approach

Moderation is also essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are gathered around the dining room table with family and friends during the holidays and your grandma has made some of her delicious homemade stuffing that she only makes once a year, yes, it is okay to have some. However, moderation is key to ensuring that you don't overindulge. If you remind yourself of this — and keep in mind the fact that a serving size is about as big as a fist — you are less likely to overeat and fall victim to that post-Christmas fullness.

4. Stay Active

Remaining active is critical to maintaining a healthy, and happy lifestyle. I might be unusual because I love going for a jog when it's warm outside. However, if you are more inclined to stay inside for your workouts, hit the gym --and remember to do both cardio and toning/strength-training exercises.

Don't let the season smash your motivation. A combination of cardio and toning exercises, as well as eating in moderation, will allow you to stay bikini-ready during Christmas and New Year.

By KAREN JASHINSKY

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DHP Xmas Gift Vouchers

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Why not give a Dolphins Health Precinct gift voucher...? Give someone you love the gift that will change their life.

For more information, please see staff at DHP Reception.

Creche Xmas Craft 6 Week Workshop

6 week Christmas Craft Workshop held on Thursday nights

in the Dinky Dolphins Crèche.

Exciting craft activities will include decorate your own baubles,

Christmas cards for loved ones, Christmas candles and more!

When: Thursday nights (6 weeks) 

7th November to 12th December

Time: 5 pm - 6 pm

Age: 4 - 12 years old

Cost: $30

A GREAT Xmas BBQ!

Thank you to all the Members and Staff who made the DHP X-Mas BBQ Break-up a FANTASTIC event. The BBQ was full of laughter, food, friends and of course, Santa Claus and Mrs Claus (who were brilliant!) 

Christmas BBQ at DHP

We will be having a Christmas BBQ break-up at Dolphins Health Precinct for DHP & Learn to Swim Members. The BBQ starts at 11.30am on Wednesday 19th December. We'd love for you to join us and celebrate the festive season.

- See you there!

Christmas Special on Personal Training

We have a fantastic Christmas special sale on Personal Training 5 packs - for existing DHP Members, we are offering a massive 30% off!* 

This is an opportunity for DHP to help everyone keep on track. It's a tough time keeping motivated and being able to afford personal training during the festive season. Take control of your leisure time and be a little selfish and treat yourself!

For more information or to take advantage of this offer, visit DHP Reception or call 07 3880 3729.

*Conditions apply.

Christmas Times and Group Fitness Timetable

Please note our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

We are also pleased to offer some Group Fitness classes over the holiday break (see the above timetable).

It's Christmas Party Time at DHP!

It's Christmas time at Dinky Dolphins Crèche and Wednesday 19th December we are offering fun and games from 12.00pm.

There will be games, gifts and the big jolly man in the red suit will even drop in before he shoots off around the world to share his festive joy. Tickets are only $8 and can be purchased from DHP Reception.

We will also be having a Christmas BBQ break-up at Dolphins Health Precinct for DHP & Learn to Swim Members, so be sure to drop in early at 11.30am to grab some food before the kids get swept away in the sleigh to have some fun.

RADKIDZ - December Times

Please be advised that RADKIDZ for the December period will be running up until 12th December and then breaking up for the Christmas holiday.

All RADKIDZ classes in December will be Christmas themed so make sure you dress up and come as festive as possible!

Don’t forget classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-7yrs at 3.30pm and 8-12yrs at 4.30pm.