There is one thing that really makes running this blog worthwhile, and that is seeing your photos of the creations you have made from my recipes. 

As you can imagine, recipe tasting and trailing can be a long and sometimes frustrating process, so seeing that it was worth it and other people are making my meals really makes me feel happy.

I am lucky that I have lot's of lovely followers who tag me in photos or send them to me via Facebook, so thank you for taking the time to do so if you have.

I didn't have space to include them all, so if I have missed you off please don't take offence! I saw them all and loved them all.

I have also linked any Instagram accounts, so feel free to give them a follow!

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 Love Coronation Chicken! And this one looks extra tasty as well. What a yummy lunch Suzybear has put together!

This is a personal favourite of mine, as I saw the advert on TV and said to myself 'I'm making that!' The recipe has been super popular ever since. 

 A massive fan of a pasta bake, and this tomato and chilli bake is really is to make, and very delicious. 

 My creamy Cajun pasta recipe has been used with both chicken and pork! 

 Thanks to the use of some lower fat puff pasty, this Chicken Pie is slimming world friendly.

 The clue is in the title for this one, Easy Peasy Chicken Bake! Just chuck everything in the tray and bake.

 I love this cheeky fakeaway Chicken Tikka Kebab, which can be made in the Slow Cooker.

Mexican Turkey Steaks is one of my oldest recipes, so I was very happy to see it get some love!

 Chinese Fakeaway is always a classic!

This is another new recipe that I was really excited to see take off and become popular. Garlic Chicken & Prosciutto Bake.

 Zinger Tower Burger

 Greek Chicken is a really tasty slow cooker dish than can be served with lots of salad. 

Syn Free Roast Potatoes are a must for any Sunday lunch!

*This post has been sponsored by Tasty Bite. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own*

When it comes to creating food, the things that are the most important to me are flavour, and how simple it is to make. 

It's all well and good making a Fakaeaway of our own at home, but sometimes when you have had a busy day at work, the idea of cooking something completely from scratch can be daunting. These moments are when the urge to order a takeaway is almost impossible to resist.

One of my personal favourite cuisines is Indian because I love the mixture of spices and rich sauces, and the huge variety of curries and rices. It also happens to be one of the cuisines that takes a lot of time to create dishes effectively at home.

Tasty Bite bring the authentic and bold flavours of India to life, without any of the mess and effort.The Tasty Bite brand was launched in 1995 with 5 ready-to-eat Indian curries. They are now available in the UK, and are increasing in popularity and availability.

Their curries come in a convenient pouch that are as easy to prepare as putting them in the microwave or heating on the stove, taking the time and effort out of creating a delicious Indian feast. 

I was sent a selection of their products to try out for myself, and couldn't wait to use one of their pouches in a recipe of my own. Of course, you could simply pair the curries with a rice of your choice, but I like to create something different. There are also some recipe ideas on the back of each pouch if you are looking for some inspiration.

In this day and age, a product being environmentally friendly is almost as important as the product itself. 80% of the energy used to make a pouch of Tasty Bite comes from renewable sources. Sugarcane waste, widely available in the region, is the primary renewable energy source. The Tasty Bite farm also employs unique rainwater harvesting techniques to recharge the groundwater in the area.

You can get cashback when you purchase Tasty Bites and use Shopmium 

I worry sometimes about the ingredients used in these easy cook meals, but the Tasty Bite range is free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. 

These Samosas are absolutely delicious, and thanks to the Tasty Bite range, are super easy to make, full of flavour, and are guaranteed to impress!

Spray a sheet of filo and cut it length ways into 3 strips.

Put 2 tbsp of your chosen curry flavour mix at the top of each strip and fold each diagonally to make a small triangle, then continue to fold over down the length of the pastry.

Repeat with the remaining filling and pastry.

Place the parcels on a sprayed baking sheet and spray all over the samosas. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

To make the dip, mix a few tablespoons of fat free yogurt with some dried mint, salt and pepper.

You can get cashback when you purchase Tasty Bites and use Shopmium 

As much as we all try and eat healthily, eventually the time must come for us to also exercise as well. Healthy eating and exercise both go hand in hand, as much as we may loath it.

If  walk 10000 steps a day, your body burns 500 calories, and walking is a simple form of exercise that most of us can take part in, even if it's round the house.

2000 steps also works out to be roughly 1 mile. 

It's all well and good saying that you want to get more daily steps in, but the only way that you will be able to know how well you are doing is to find a way to track your steps. 

There are so many different brands and options, so have a look around and figure out what is best for you. There are lots of different pedometers that you can just clip on to your clothing, or alternatively you could invest in a smartwatch.

I use a pretty good value watch to track mine.

If you have a smart phone, then there are loads of free apps that you can use to track steps. Check your app store and just search 'Pedometer'.

I have always found it easier to attack smaller mini goals, so try and focus on your daily target. If you don't hit it, then the next day is a new start and a new opportunity to meat your goal.

Have you joined the Sugar Pink 10000 Steps challenge yet? For 30 days we are pledging to take 1000 steps a day, as well as eating healthily. A whole group of over 2000 people are taking on the challenge, and providing support to each other in my closed challenge Facebook group.

If you are ever stood still, change it into an opportunity for movement! For example, if you are waiting for a bus, keep walking up and down until it comes. Stood waiting for something to cook? Keep moving round the kitchen while you wait. 

Get off the bus/train one stop before where you need to get off, or park further away and then walk.

Use the stairs instead of using a lift.

Go for a short walk every day.

Climb the stairs a few times 

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Way back at the start of 2019, I launched the Sugar Pink January challenge. The idea behind it was to create a supportive community of like minded people, who are all working towards the common goal of losing weight and getting fitter.

I even had our local BBC spotlight news come and visit me and film all about the Sugar Pink January challenge. I was also on the local radio, talking about all the amazing people that had signed up to take part in it.

* Join the closed challenge group on Facebook here *

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'Loved seeing everyone's meals inspiration. I have lost 2 stone 6.5lb, the 6.5lb whilst taking part in the may challenge'

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'Best month yet as actually seen a loss!'

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What is the 10000 steps challenge?

The challenge is to continue 2019 in the healthiest and best way that you can. Whichever diet plan you may be following. The challenge is open to anyone on any diet plan.

The challenge is to hit 10000 steps every day for 30 days, alongside your healthy diet.

The idea is that if you walk briskly for 30 minutes and include activity throughout the day as well this should reach a total of 10,000 steps. For those 10000 steps you're burning about 400 to 500 calories! For those of your with kids off on summer holidays, this is a great way to get out and get active with them.

The good thing about tracking steps is that you can do all different exercises and different ability levels. So even if you're not physically fit and running and going to the gym every day, 10000 steps is still achievable.

There will be a special Closed Facebook Group where I will be sharing tips and tricks, answering questions, and we can all support each other going through their journeys.

The thing that makes my challenges so awesome is how supportive and friendly all the memebrs that take part are towards each other.

How can I track my steps?

You don't have to have expensive kit to track your steps. I actually use a super good value step tracking watch, which also has Bluetooth and shows notifications from my phone.

It comes in loads of different colours and you can buy new straps for it.





A lot of modern smart phones have this facility built in, so if you carry your phone with you most of the time this can be a good way to track. Check out the app store for apps like Google Fitness etc.

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If you're someone that does a lot of working out, you can also just convert your activity into steps.

Why Eating Healthy is Important Too

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! 

* Join the closed challenge group on Facebook here *

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

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

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Is there anything better than a cheeky Fakeaway? I mean, actual takeaways are great, but that feeling of creating your own from scratch is really special.



Indian is one of the most popular takeaways, and I have made lot's of Indian recipes before, like the classic Chicken Tikka Masala, or Indian Fakeaway.

This is another version of a fakeaway, featuring Butter Chicken, Saag Aloo, and Samosas, all slimming friendly and super delicious!

Scroll down for full recipe and instructions



The perfect accompaniment for this dish:

Crucial yoghurt and mint 1L

Only 3 syns per tablespoon, and tastes just like an Indian takeaway sauce. It goes perfectly with the samosas!

Thai Chicken Strips with Coconut and Lime Rice

Chinese Fakeaway

Did you know that I have a weight loss support group on Facebook!? It's a place to share meal ideas, meal plans, food pictures, success stories, and generally support each other on our weight loss journeys!

What do you think of this recipe? Let me know in the comments below!

Butter Chicken Recipe