Name: Pork Dirty Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200g Rice long grain rice, cooked and drained; 500g 5% fat pork mince; 1 Red Pepper sliced; 1 Red Onion diced; 2 Spring Onion, Finely chopped; 1 Tin sweetcorn, drained; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 Chicken Stock Cube, dissolved in 125ml water.; 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; low-calorie cooking spray

Pork Dirty Rice Recipe | Slimming Friendly

This is a delicious recipe I created with some 5% fat pork mince I had in the freezer, that's really simple to prepare and very delicious.

Scroll down for the full recipe and instructions.

As I write this, the UK has just been told to not leave our houses except for essential travel. Everyone except key works has to work from home, and things are really getting a little scary.

I hope that one day in the future when I look back at this recipe, I will read that first sentence and remember it as though this was a bad dream.

One good thing that has come out of the whole nation having to spend more time at home is that we have more time to channel our creative energies.

I did an Insagram live video the other evening while I was cooking my dinner, and some of you came along to watch. This is the dish that I cooked, so I wanted to share the recipe that I kind of threw together as I went along.

Due to shortages in food at the moment, I didn't have as much fresh veg as I would have liked for this.

'Dirty Rice' is a traditional Cajun and Creole dish made from white rice which gets a "dirty" colour from being cooked with the flavours and meat.

I used microwave rice when I made this on my Instagram live, but the recipe below is using the proper method of cooking it all together. Make life easier with the microwave rice and just add it at the very end, and cut out the stock.

You could also replace the pork for beef mince, or cut it out to make this dish vegetarian.

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Pork Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Extra Easy Syn Value: Syn Free

Healthy Extras: None

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You will need:

200g Rice long grain rice, cooked and drained
500g 5% fat pork mince
1 Red Pepper sliced
1 Red Onion diced
2 Spring Onion, Finely chopped
1 Tin sweetcorn, drained
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Chicken Stock Cube, dissolved in 125ml water.
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
low-calorie cooking spray

Method:

Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, then fry the onions and pork mince and cook until browned.

Add the smoked paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun seasoning and Balsamic. Stir and allow to cook for another minute.

Add the peppers, spring onion and sweetcorn and stock. Cook for a further two minutes.

Stir in the cooked rice, mixing well to ensure it is fully coated in the flavours. Leave to simmer for 2 mins until the rice has soaked up the stock and flavours.

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Beef Casserole in a Giant Yorkshire Pudding Recipe slimming world

Since this last time I sat down and properly write a post, everything in the world has gone a little crazy, almost like we're living in a film. A virus is taking over the world, and changing everything.

Cooking has always been very therapeutic to me, so I intend to carry on making time to make hearty and healthy meals, and share them where I can.

This dish to me is proper comfort food. A hearty, healthy casserole, in a lower calorie GIANT Yorkshire pudding!

*Scroll down for full recipe & ingredients*

The good thing about a casserole is that you can make a massive portion, and have loads left over to either freeze or eat as leftovers the next day.

How to make the perfect Yorkshire Pudding

My best tip when it comes to creating perfect Yorkshire puddings is to leave the batter to rest as long as you possibly can, even over night if possible.

I keep min at room temp most of the day, then in the fridge over night. This helps it to get the perfect rise.

For a giant Yorkshire, I used a small cake tine and sprayed it with low calorie cooking spray. I think you can agree that it came out looking pretty good!!

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Beef Casserole in a Giant Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Extra Easy Syn Value: 3 Syns per portion

5 WW Smart Points per portion

Healthy Extras: None

You will need:

Casserole:

750g Lean stewing beef, all visible fat removed, diced
1 Large red onion, roughly chopped
Low calorie cooking spray
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
600ml beef stock (Can be made up from a cubes)
1 tbsp Tomato purée
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
200g carrots, chopped
100g mushrooms, chopped
200g Jersey Royal potatoes, chopped
Handful of frozen peas
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp smoked paprika

Yorkshire Pudding: (Makes 1 giant Yorkie)

30g Plain Flour
2 Eggs
75 ml Skimmed Milk

Method:

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk and salt until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge at least over night.

Add all the casserole ingredients into your slow cooker and mix well.

Cook on low for 7 hours, or high for 3 hours. If you don't have a slow cooker, cook in the oven at 160 for 2 hours.

Spray a generous amount of low calorie cooking spray the Yorkshire cake tin. Pour over the Yorkshire pudding mix and cook for 20 minutes, keep an eye on it but do not open the oven door for the first 10 minutes, as you could lose all the puff! When it is golden and risen, remove.

Serve your casserole inside your Yorkie and enjoy!

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I can't actually believe that we are in March already! This year has gone so quickly, and I really don't know where it has gone. In January, I launched the Sugar Pink January challenge.

We had a great success with over 30 stone lost in total for January! So following it's success, the Sugar Pink Fatloss February Challenge was launched. This was a continuation from January, and I also ran some mini challenges within it.

February was very difficult for me to stick to, as I spent the majority of it in London doing some Top Secret filming which I am not yet allowed to talk about, but it made sticking to any kind of plan impossible!

Lot's of people asked me to run another challenge for March, so I am pleased to announced 'Move More March'. The focus on this month's challenge is exercise and making sure you are moving more.

Did you know I have a recipe book?

What is the challenge?

The challenge is to start 2020 in the healthiest and best way that you can. Whatever diet plan you may be following, stick to it every single day in January. Add in regular exercise and water intake to hit your weekly goal. In addition, share updates (daily if possible) into my closed Facebook group to keep yourself on track, and help inspire others.

March focus is on movement and exercise, so I would love for everyone to try and get out there and exercise more, whether that is going for walks, runs, marathons - or even weight lifting some tins of beans while watching TV!

What's in it for me?

Apart from the obvious health benefits of eating healthily and exercising, I want to help encourage everyone with regular giveaways, prizes and certificates along the way! You also get to be surrounded by inspiring people, who have all taken the same step towards a healthier 2020.

It could help you lose weight in the process, give you exercise and meal ideas, and really help keep you get focused and committed to a healthy year. Once you complete January, February becomes achievable as well.

I will also be sharing my recipes, meal plans and meal ideas to help give you inspiration from my large back catalogue.

How much does it cost?

The challenge is FREE to take part in! I will be running the challenge predominantly from within the special closed Facebook group. I may offer products to help you with the challenge, such as my planners or meal planning kits, but you don't need to purchase anything to get involved and come along on the journey.

The only real cost is your own time and effort to help improve you health and wellbeing.

What are the rules to take part?

1. Join the closed Facebook Group

2. Stick to your healthy diet every day (whichever plan you may be following) Check out my healthy meal plan for food ideas!

3. Drink at least 2 litres of water every day

4. Exercise at least twice a week

5. Post your updates, meals, inspiration in the closed Facebook group, and support others doing the same.

6. Use the hashtag #SugarPinkMarch in your Social Media shares online.

So,what are you waiting for? Get in the group and get ready to start in March!

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I will be a little bit stricter this time, and those who are not actively taking part in the challenge will be removed.

I am also going to be gathering more weekly info to keep a track of the top amount of weight lost, so there is more of a challenge!

Listen and subscribe to the Sugar Pink Podcast as we chat about the challenge and lives trying to lose weight!

Why so much water??

Drinking water can help suppress your appetite, and not only that, it also helps your body to flush the fat out of your system. Your body can retain a lot of water weight, so the more you drink the more you flush out!

For more information about water intake, check out my Podcast featuring Barbara Cox, a celebrity nutritionist who shared lot's of her top tips.

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It’s a privileged position to be in if you can build your own home. A home built just for you is one that you can treasure for life. There are so many benefits when it comes to building a home just for you, and these benefits can far outweigh buying a house that’s already standing.

We’ve put together some of the best reasons to go for a build this time round below. You don't need any more convincing after you’ve gone through them all; we’re confident! Let’s take a look!

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The very first benefit of building your own house is that this is YOUR house. Every single box is going to be ticked off and you’re going to have your house exactly as you want it to be. You get to design it, create it and make it everything that you want it to be. If you want two bathrooms to every bedroom, you could have it - though that may be daft! You get to build the house to your theme, your style and your design to suit you.

Custom building offers fixture choices that you wouldn't have if you bought a home already made. Residential Architects can be hired to help you to blueprint the house and make it exactly as you want it to be. There is a lot to be done, and you are in complete control, but with the design at your hands, you’re going to be able to make this house look like the dream house that you wished for.

Building standards change all the time, but when you build your own home you can make sure that it meets the latest standards available. Otherwise, the risk is that you will have a home that is not aligned with your needs. You need to be compliant with your build, so a reputable architect is a must! You want this to be perfection with as few issues as possible. A newly built home is going to be a big deal, so you need the right experts on hand to help you with this one! It’s going to be a lot of work, but if you are careful you can pull this off and ensure you remain above the legal rules for your home to be right.

A new build home always requires less maintenance compared to a built one. Given that everything is brand new, there is no maintenance required for things for a while. You don't have to worry about it all going wrong and your warranty should cover you at least the first five years.

New house is built to be as energy efficient as possible. You want it to work for your bills and for the environment, so this is why you pick energy efficient options! Be choosy with your fixtures and fittings; you want to get this right the first time. Don't be rushed into any decisions with your new house that you’re not comfortable with - you’ll regret it later if so!

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Despite what a lot of people think, it is perfectly possible to eat a healthy diet without spending more money. In fact, if you shop savvy, you could actually eat healthier for less than the cost of your usual shop. Sound good? Here are some tips to help you start eating healthy for less…

Plan Your Meals

Meal planning might seem like a bit of a chore when you already have lots to do, but it really does cut down on food waste, and more importantly, it enables you to ensure that you have a healthy balanced diet every day of the week.

By working out exactly what you are going to eat each week, you can write out a water-tight shopping list and prevent yourself from spending more on extras and stuff that’s really unnecessary, thus saving you money.

Buy Frozen

We tend to think of frozen food as being the stuff that’s bad for us - the ready meals and the chicken nuggets - but you can actually get a lot of very cheap healthy foodstuffs from the freezer section. Frozen fruits and vegetables are not only cheaper than fresh, but they are often pre-prepared for convenience, and more importantly, they tend to be cheaper than fresh. Since they’re frozen, you don’t have to worry about them being wasted either.

Make Treats Part of the Meal

One thing you can do to ensure that you don’t feel deprived while eating healthier, and still having lots of nice things so that you don’t get bored, is to switch from buying lots of additional treats like chocolate and crisps (although they’re fine in moderation) to buying treat foods that can make up a meal. For example, things like smoked trout, camembert cheese and halloumi are all examples of slightly indulgent foods that many people see as a treat, but which can be incorporated into a healthy recipe that will be as satisfying as it is good for you.

Bulk Food Up with Legumes

Legumes, especially red lentils, are great for bulking up soups and stews while increasing the healthy content of your meals. They’re dirt cheap, especially if you buy them from bulk stores or Asian supermarkets, one of your five a day, and once they’re in your bolognese or whatever, you won’t even notice they’re there - what’s not to love?

Eat in Season

Foods that are in season tend to be cheaper than foods that have been imported out of season simply because they are so plentiful. So, instead of eating mangoes in the Autumn, for example, switch to blackberries - you’ll still be getting your nutrients, but in a more pocket-friendly way.

Have Meat-Free Days

Meat and fish tend to be the most expensive elements of any meal, so why not have more meat-free days? Even if you’re a meat lover, you’ll find that there are plenty of veggie recipes that are packed with flavour, and that are so good you won’t really miss the meat. You don’t have to go vegetarian - even having a meat-free Monday will help to lower your bills, and if it means lowering your consumption of red meat, it will do your health a world of wonders too.

Choose Cheaper Cuts

If you do want to eat meat, you can make savings by purchasing cheaper cuts of meat than you might otherwise. A lot of people shy away from things like pork shoulder or beef shin, but often these overlooked cuts are just as, if not more tasty than the more commonly used cuts, and they can make some extremely tasty dishes.

Cut Your Portions

If you happen to be over your ideal weight, it could be that you are eating portions that are bigger than you really need, That’s good news for your wallet because you can very easily save money by cutting your portions. This will lower your food bill and ensure that you can afford lots of good healthy food on your budget. You’ll lose weight and feel better too, of course.

Cook Everything from Scratch

Eating out and convenience foods might be tasty, but if you’re serious about eating more healthily, you really should think about cooking everything from scratch most of the time. Doing this will not only save you money, but it will give you a health boost purely because you will be eating fewer unnecessary additives, and you will have complete control of every single thing that goes into your mouth, which means you can cut calories, add in extra veggies, include more iron-rich foods - nor whatever you need to do to make your food healthier for you and your family.

Give Up Your Vices

This one may be tough, and it isn’t strictly necessary, but if you want to slash your food bill and eat healthily, you might want to think about giving up those foods and drinks that you know aren’t particularly good for you. If you drink lots of colas, try switching to sparkling water then move on to plain water when you’re ready or if you eat a lot of chocolate try replacing it with healthy apples or carrot sticks instead. This isn’t always easy and you may be able to simply cut down rather than go cold turkey, but anything you can do to reduce the unnecessary elements of your diet will be a big help.

Give Up the Big Brands

If you always buy the expensive branded stuff when you’re at the supermarket, why not try a cheaper version? Often, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two and even when you can, that’s not always a bad thing. If you can save on, say branded baked beans, that will mean you have more money available for healthy fruit and veg, and you won’t have to give anything up.

Shop Around

Shopping around instead of staying loyal to one supermarket, if you are able to do so, allows you to take advantage of all the best deals wherever they may be.

What do you do to eat healthy for less?

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