Name: Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe | Slimming Friendly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 large skinless chicken breasts, diced into small chunks; 5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 6 bacon medallions, all fat removed; 1 onion, diced; 500g carton of tomato passata; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves of garlic; 3 tbsp sweetener; low-calorie cooking spray; 1/4 pint diet coke

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Autumn has arrived for most of us, which means winter is right around the corner. And the change in season is always the perfect opportunity to update and freshen your home.

There hasn't been a better year to make sure your home is as cozy as possible for both yourself and potential guests.

Spruce up your home this winter with these seven tips.

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1. Go for Winter Whites

Whites don't always give off the coziest vibe, but done well can provide your home a beautiful and comfortable feel. Create a winter wonderland in your house.

Hang up the white curtains, curate some white throws, and bring out the white decorations. Another great place to go all white is your bedroom. If you don't already have white sheets, now is the time to get some. Top it off with a sea of white pillows and a white rug to complete the look.

The winter wonderland look will help you embrace the season – and your guests will love it, too.

2. Incorporate Glowing Candles

Not only do candles provide a beautiful glow throughout your home, but they also smell delightful. If you're taking our advice and going for a white winter vibe, the candles' glow can add a subtle orange touch to your whitest rooms.

Just make sure you go for appropriate scents. Consider savory smells like pine and spruce, or go for a more decadent scent with a sugar cookie or spiced orange.

Whatever scent you go with, make sure they're placed well throughout your home. Think about the shadows they will produce and what areas might benefit from a soft glow. Don't let them go to waste in your brightest areas.

And if you aren't a big candle person, just light up the fire. It will do just fine.

3. Hang the Greenery

Dark green is the perfect accent to a wintery white home. A little bit of green can enliven an entire room.

Find yourself some garland and string it along the railing, the mantle, or the walls. You can even use it as a dining room table runner to give dinners an extra something.

Don't hesitate to string some greenery through your home for a nature-inspired touch.

4. Invest in New, Subtle Touches

There's no need to rework the entire design style of your home. A few little touches can go a long way. Don't be afraid to add some new pieces to your home this winter – and don't be afraid to go shopping. We've had quite the year; you deserve it.

Think about ordering a new rug to spice things up. Or a new chair to bring a dark corner to life. Even some new coffee table books might be the small touch your living room needs. Add some new small touches to your repertoire.

Not sure if you have the budget for new items? Run a mortgage calculation for your home loans and see if refinancing might save you the extra cash for some new accessories.

5. Brighten Things with Pink

Greenery can be a great accent color against whites, but pink can work wonders of its own. The brightness of even a single pink accessory can change the vibe of an entire room. Find some pink this winter.

Flowers are the obvious go-to to incorporate pink, but you can also consider pink rugs, pink throws, or even pink wall art.

6. Declutter Your Spaces

Lastly, don't allow your house to get cluttered this winter. It's an easy time to let loose and have things pile up. But fight the urge. Don't just wait for spring cleaning.

Find innovative ways to store things throughout your home. Pick up some baskets to keep under the coffee table or jars to house things like remotes and pens.

Keep things clear this winter. Your home will thank you. And if you're not sure where to start, Marie Kondo can help.

7. String the Lights

While the candles mentioned above can add a little glow to your rooms, the lights can give you a little something extra. Hang the white lights just below the ceiling or string them across the mantle.

You can even experiment with some colored lights in the more white rooms of your home. It will give some added spirit and joy to any bland space.

Enjoy This Winter

Whatever you decide to do to your interior this season, make sure you enjoy it. We've all had a challenging year. Decorate your home in a way that encourages you to finish strong and take you into 2021 with joy.

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*I was gifted the stay with Puddleduck Valley, however all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own*

Following on from my post best places to go Glamping, I wanted to share my full Glamping experience that I had with Puddleduck Valley.

Puddleduck Valley is a combination of holiday accommodation, a petting farm and forest. While staying you can feed and pet the animals, collect the chicken eggs, toast marshmallows on the fire and even play in the meadows & woods.

It is located on the border of Devon & Cornwall, and just far away enough from the real world to feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.

While I enjoy camping, as I get older I definitely appreciate the more 'glamourous' type of camping.

Puddleduck have 2 yurts which they offer for glampers, and we stayed in the Snuggledown Yurt.

The snuggledown is an authentic top quality Mongolian yurt made in Ulan Bator, which can sleep a family of up to 4.

The yurt contains a king size bed, two single beds, a wood burning stove and all the equipment to make your glamping experience both adventurous and easy.

The Yurt has access to it's own private bathroom too, meaning you really are camping in luxury.

The Accommodation

When we arrived we were greeted by Phil and Mel, the hosts of Puddleduck. They were extremely friendly and welcoming, and showed us around the facilities.

The Yurt itself is much larger than I expected, with loads of space to move around. We had it set up for 2, so there was a little more pace than if a whole family was in there.

The wood burning fire is the centrepiece of the Yurt, and you are provided everything you needed to get the fire started (including instructions!)

The warmth grom the fire heats up the Yurt at night when the cold sets in.

It was beautifully lit up with the fairy lights, helping to create a truly magical atmosphere.

Each Yurt has it's own picnic bench outside, as well as firepit. We absolutely loved sitting by the fire each night outside, and it is something I have missed being able to do since returning home from the trip!

The Facilities

There are 2 yurts which had shared access to the large farm kitchen, and it had been equipped with the basics for you.

There is everything you need in there to survive for your stay, as well as access to tea and coffee making facilities.

We didn't spend too much time in there, believe it or not, as we chose to cook on the firepit outside for a full outside experience!

As well as the kitchen, there is a large dining area in the conservatory that you could sit and eat in, with beautiful views of the surroundings.

One morning we took a walk to the chickens, and got a freshly layed egg to make one of the most delicious scrambled egg on toast.

The bathroom is clean, spacious and well equipped. It is definitely a treat to have a proper shower!

The Setting

Despite being a fully grown adult, one of my favourite parts of the stay was seeing and petting all the animals. Puddleduck have Guinee pigs, rabbits and chickens in a barn which you can go and pet whenever you like.

I loved the Guinee pigs, they were so cuddly and friendly!

There are also some goats, which you can help put in and out of their field, pet and feed.

Mel & Phil let me help take the goats in and out of their field with them one morning, as well as feed the chickens by hand.

One of the mornings I was petting the animals, Phil was showing the child of some of the other guests all the animals, and Phil was so enthusiastic and engaging. The little boy was absolutely loving it, getting super excited. This is what makes Puddleduck that extra bit special for me.

Just a short walk for the Yurt was a beautiful forest, which had this tranquil lake in it. Sitting here was so peaceful and relaxing, we spent a lot of time here.

We were very lucky with the weather as well, it was sunny and warm, but not overly hot.

Puddleduck is only a 25 min drive away from Bude, so on one of the days we took a drive there. Puddleduck also offer loads of activities for kids and parents alike, from lambing to forest walks.

Part of what made this stay so special was how welcoming and friendly the hosts are. Phil and Mel were always available to help with anything, nothing was too much effort. They were amazing with all the guests that were there, especially children.

Puddleduck is an amazing place to visit, whether you are a family or a couple looking to escape. It is a place to full switch off from the world and enjoy some peace and serenity.

We are already planning our next trip back!

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If you have moved to a new house, it is likely you will need to do some work on your new abode. Whether you have moved to an apartment such as D’aman Ria Condo or a house in the countryside, you will want to make it your own and put a personal spin on it. If the case is that you need a new kitchen, you could end up with a lot of disruption to your daily routine. Because of this, it is best to plan ahead. Here are five cooking tips for if your kitchen is being renovated

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Freeze some meals

Living off take away meals can be a pain, not to mention not very good for your health. Prior to the renovation, plan your meals ahead and batch cook. Make sure you have a freezer big enough (or look at buying a chest freezer) and freeze the meals that you make. It’s worth varying these meals and making sure that they taste good when being reheated in the microwave. Sometimes a microwavable meal doesn’t come out as good as you hoped!

Ask your neighbour if you can use their kitchen on occasions

A neighbour can be your best friend, and when renovating your kitchen, this is the time to make sure they are. Before your renovation, ask your neighbour if you can cook in their kitchen occasionally so that you can have some freshly prepared meals. Make sure these meals are easy to make and you could either cook extra so that your neighbour can have some. If possible, try and cook enough so that you can freeze some for the coming days.

Check which takeaways are near you

Every now and then you will get sick and tired of having to reheat a meal you made the week before. At this point in time, a takeaway is needed! Make sure you have all the menu’s ready to browse through and order one in as a treat. If you can, order a takeaway that tastes good the next day as you can store your leftovers. A Chinese takeaway, pizza or Indian always takes great the following day.

Supermarket meals

When you’ve exhausted your frozen meals, take away options and your neighbours’ kitchen, it’s time to turn to reheatable supermarket meals. You may be surprised, but some aren’t that bad and aren’t that unhealthy either. Most supermarkets offer a health-conscious microwavable meal as well as some more indulging options if you are treating yourself.

Use a temporary camping hob

A microwave will help with most meals that you will be eating during a renovation, but if you fancy another way of cooking, you do have another option. You could look at purchasing a camping hob which can be used on most safe, fireproof surfaces. With a camping hob, you can expand your dining options and cook something fresh that only needs a saucepan such as spaghetti bolognaise or a chicken curry. This is the perfect way to give you a day off reheated meals or a takeaway as these soon become a little mundane.

Buy yourself a BBQ or temporary BBQ

If the weather is nice, a BBQ is a great way to have something different. It’s fun, you can get everybody together, and it’s not a microwaveable meal. With a BBQ you will be able to cook up some chicken, burgers and prepare a salad to have alongside it. If your kitchen renovation is only going to be a week or two, this is a perfect option to switch things up and make your dinner more entertaining.

Enjoy a meal out in a restaurant

Every now and then it’s nice to eat out; even more so when your kitchen is being renovated. It’s a good way to forget all the mess within your house and to go out and have fun. It is also an excuse to try a new place and to invite your friends or family too.

Having your kitchen renovated is exciting, but whilst it’s happening, it can be a stressful process. Seeing your property looking like a builders site isn’t nice but remember once the work is complete, you will have a beautiful kitchen to show your guests and cook in. Above is seven ways that we managed to survive our renovation.

Are you planning on improving your kitchen? Or have you already had a new kitchen put in? What tips do you have to survive a renovation? Let us know in the comment box below.

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The UK appears to be lurching back towards lockdown, with the new 'Rule of Six' guidelines from the under-fire government limiting the amount of contact we can have with others.

From now on, gatherings of over six people are banned, which might make it hard for you to see friends and family until the restrictions are lowered again if and when cases start to come down.

Your Friday night plans might therefore need to be amended in light of the new guidelines, so we have put together a few ideas to help you to have an exciting time at home instead of going out.

Host a virtual games night

You might be sick of virtual pub quizzes by now - six months in and out of lockdown will do that to the best of us - so why not switch it up and try out a virtual games night instead?

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Gather your loved ones on a Zoom call and play some drinking games, complete with forfeits of course, in order to dial up the fun factor.

Charades is a traditional game you should be able to play via video chat easily enough, while a form of Pictionary should be possible too if you can get the right set up at home.

Some tech boffins have even set up a way to play virtual Cards Against Humanity, so you can embarrass members of your family - or just yourself - from your own sofa.

For something a bit more basic and undoubtedly a lot more wholesome, how about a game of virtual bingo for your Friday games night? You can come up with your own prizes as well.

Play slots at an online casino

You might not be able to go out to a casino right now - so why not let the casino come to you?

There are countless online casinos out there in the UK these days, all offering the chance to win a life-changing amount of money from the comfort of your own home.

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Whatever type of slot game you want to play, you will have a lot of different options. Slots based on movies, TV shows or even rock bands like Motorhead are among those that are available.

You don't need to spend any money when you can just grab a code and enjoy free spins playing your favourite slot game - there are literally thousands to pick from.

Naturally, the amount of money you can win with free spins is likely to be less than if you stake your own cash on spinning the reels, but playing for free is a great way to get started.

Stream the latest blockbuster films or TV shows

We are truly spoiled for choice these days with the sheer amount of great telly and movies that are available to stream from home - and you will not miss the loud popcorn chompers that inevitably end up ruining a Friday night trip to the cinema either.

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While the release of Christopher Nolan's latest film Tenet might tempt some back to the pictures, logging into Netflix, Prime Video or Disney+ is much more likely for most of us right now.

New releases to binge on Netflix include Katherine Ryan's sitcom The Duchess, while Disney+ just recently added the new Mulan to its library, which could be an ideal Friday night watch for all the family, though you will have to pay an additional fee on top of your subscription.

New movies are also available to stream through the BFI Player and Curzon Home Video, so there is plenty of choice. Just try not to waste the evening scrolling through all the options!

Have a virtual cocktail party

Cocktails and Friday nights are a winning combination, but just because you might not want to head to a bar does not mean you have to miss out on sampling your favourite drinks.

A lot of companies are now creating cocktails that can be mixed easily at home, so even if you lack the skills of a top-notch bartender you can sling together an espresso martini easily.

Everything you need can be delivered to your home, so organise your mates to get the same cocktails in and you will soon forget you are not able to prop up your regular bar right now.

While a Friday night at home might not be as exciting as hitting the town, lockdown does not mean you have to give up getting the weekend started in style.

*This is a contributed post*

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This is a delicious, lower-calorie, slimming friendly Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake that the whole family will love.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. BBQ sauce, cheese, and pasta are an amazing combination! Proper comfort food vibes. There are so many delicious dishes you can create from this winning combo.

Hunters Chicken is a dish that I have always loved, and ever since I discovered how to create my BBQ sauce recipe that is sugar-free and slimming friendly, I love to create new dishes to use it in.

One of the most popular recipes on my website is the BBQ Bacon Pasta Bake, so for this new delicious recipe, I took inspiration from two favourites to create a Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake.

You can literally throw this dish together in around 30 minutes, then just need to wait for it to cook in the oven.

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Slimming Friendly Hunters Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

Extra Easy Syn Value: Syn Free

Healthy Extras: HEa

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You will need:

2 large skinless chicken breasts, diced into small chunks

5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

6 bacon medallions, all fat removed

1 onion, diced

1 red pepper, finely sliced

1/2 small tin sweetcorn

1 tsp mustard powder

500g carton of tomato passata

3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

3 tbsp sweetener

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 pint coke zero

250g dried pasta of your choice

120g light cheese

low-calorie cooking spray

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

In a saucepan and the balsamic vinegar, coke zero and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to the boil and then leave to reduce.

Mix in passata, mustard powder, garlic, smoked paprika, sweetener, and seasoning. Bring to the boil and then allow to simmer for 10-15 mins until it has thickened and reduced.

Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, and fry off the bacon, onions, and pepper.

Add the diced chicken breast to the pan. I like to add an extra pinch of smoked paprika at this stage to give the chicken an extra kick.

Par-boil the dried pasta for 5 minutes.

Mix the cooked chicken, bacon and veg mix with the BBQ sauce and pasta, but set some BBQ sauce aside to go on top of the cheese.

Add to a shallow pasta bake tray, and mix well. Top with the cheese.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is bubbling.

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1. Go for Winter Whites

2. Incorporate Glowing Candles

3. Hang the Greenery

4. Invest in New, Subtle Touches

5. Brighten Things with Pink

6. Declutter Your Spaces

7. String the Lights

The Accommodation

The Facilities

The Setting

Ask your neighbour if you can use their kitchen on occasions

Check which takeaways are near you

Supermarket meals

Use a temporary camping hob

Buy yourself a BBQ or temporary BBQ

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Host a virtual games night

Play slots at an online casino

Stream the latest blockbuster films or TV shows

Have a virtual cocktail party

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