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Irish Examiner
6 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
Sarah Butler: Two delicious and no-fuss recipes for quick, nutritious dinners
Busy days don't have to mean boring dinners. These two delicious, no-fuss recipes are perfect for families who want quick, nutritious meals without the stress. Whether you're juggling summer camp rosters, work commitments, or just trying to avoid another night of washing up, these dishes have you covered. First up is the Mediterranean Chicken Tray Bake — a vibrant, all-in-one oven dish that combines seasoned chicken, roasted peppers, and fluffy rice soaked in rich stock and herbs. It's hearty, healthy, and cooked in a single tray, making clean up a breeze. With just 15 minutes of prep, the oven does the rest while you get on with your evening. Pair it with our Vibrant Summer Salad, a crisp and colourful side packed with fresh veggies, golden croutons, and a zesty homemade dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect way to add texture and freshness to your meal. Simple, balanced, and full of flavour, these summery dishes are ideal for getting the whole family around the table with minimal effort. With make-ahead elements and optional add-ins for extra protein, they're easy to adapt to your needs. Mediterranean Traybake recipe by:Sarah Butler Bursting with colour and flavour, it combines juicy seasoned chicken, juicy peppers, and aromatic rice in one easy-to-prep dish. Servings 4 Preparation Time 15 mins Cooking Time 40 mins Total Time 55 mins Course Main Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, cut into cubes 2 tbsp olive oilFor the seasoning mix 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp dried oregano or thyme 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 mixed-colour bell peppers, diced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 bay leaves ½ lemon 200g basmati rice, rinsed and drained 600ml chicken stock 25g butter Handful of freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, coriander, or basil, to garnish Method Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or Gas Mark 6. Combine the chicken with the seasoning mix and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well to coat evenly. Place the chopped peppers, red onion, and garlic in a large, deep roasting tray. Dot with the butter. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly. Remove the tray from the oven. Scatter the seasoned chicken and rinsed rice evenly over the roasted vegetables. Add the bay leaf and half the lemon into the tray. Pour the chicken stock over the contents of the tray. Cover the tray tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, add a few knobs of butter on top and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Sarah's secret: Always rinse basmati rice ahead of using it. This removes any excess starch, to avoid any gooey outcomes and ensures a perfectly fluffy finish. Vibrant Summer Salad recipe by:Sarah Butler When time is short and appetites are big, a summer salad is a lifesaver for busy families. Ready in just 10 minutes, this colourful, fuss-free version is packed with fresh vegetables, bold flavours, and a satisfying crunch from golden homemade croutons. Servings 4 Preparation Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins Course Side Ingredients 1 head of lettuce or bags of mixed leaves 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 mixed peppers, cut into thin strips 150g Piccolo tomatoes, halved ½ cucumber, sliced Handful of fresh basil leaves For the croutons: 2 slices white bread, cut into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil For the dressing: 100ml extra virgin olive oil 25ml balsamic vinegar 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp honey Pinch chilli flakes Method To make the croutons, toss the bread cubes in olive oil and bake at 200°C (180°C fan), Gas Mark 5 for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, and chilli flakes until well combined. Arrange the lettuce leaves as a base on a large serving dish. Layer on the red onion, red pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, and basil. Drizzle over the dressing and sprinkle with homemade croutons. Serve immediately. Sarah's secrets: This makes a great side dish. For something more filling, add bacon lardons or cooked chicken pieces for a protein punch. Read More
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My son was uninvited to a party because I didn't RSVP in time — it's disgusting behavior
She's RSVPeeved. An irate mom says her son was uninvited to a friend's birthday party because his attendance was confirmed after the RSVP date had passed. Sarah, a content creator and mother-of-four, shared the story to TikTok, where she sparked a heated debate about party etiquette. Sarah said she RSVP'd to the party on her son's behalf 'a couple of weeks later because I'm crap at texting people.' She was left surprised when she received a text back from the host saying the party had been cancelled. But the mom subsequently learned this was a lie, telling her TikTok viewers: 'All of my child's friends were texting him saying 'Why aren't you at the party, how come you're not here, we want to see you' blah blah blah.' 'So the parent lied and said the party was cancelled,' the irate mama fumed. 'Like why invite my child to a party if you're going to pretend it's not on anymore, I just don't understand.' Sarah signed off her clip saying her son was upset and describing the host's lie as 'disgusting behavior.' However, not all viewers empathized with the fuming mother. 'Should've replied sooner,' one unmoved commenter tartly wrote. 'People need numbers for bookings.' 'To be honest this is on you,' another chimed in. 'It's infuriating that parents do not respond for weeks… Parties cost a lot of money it takes two seconds to reply. Yes you're coming or no I can't come.' But many TikTok users were more sympathetic to Sarah and her son. 'I would have confronted the said parent,' a supporter stated. 'That's an awful thing to do to a child!'
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
Nigerian woman 25th to be held in cocaine bust
Chennai: A 41-year-old Nigerian, Sarah Kumama,was arrested in Bengaluru in connection with a transnational cocaine supply ring that has led to the arrest of 25 people in Tamil Nadu since Jan. Police said Sarah, who also went by the aliases "Happiness" and "Blessings", was taken into custody by a special team. She was a key link in the distribution chain which has networks across multiple cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The crackdown began on Jan 25 with the arrest of Fayaz Ahmed, 31, of Royapettah, and S Chandrasekar, 35, of Koyambedu. Both were caught with cocaine by a joint team from the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit and Choolaimedu police. Fayaz has a murder case pending against him. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Other related arrests include Nigerian nationals Eko Nathanial Chibuzor from Mumbai and Ebere Moses Obogodo from Bengaluru in March. Police said Nathanial was one of the key suppliers to Chennai-based peddlers. Pub DJ Julian Dishan, 33, and bar manager M Arunraj, 29, were arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine at a Nungambakkam establishment. Four individuals under the age of 21 were also on the accused list. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "With Sarah's arrest, we have apprehended 25 people involved in this network. Efforts are on to trace more links in the supply chain," said an investigation officer. During the course of investigation, police recovered 65 grams of cocaine, 1.7 kg of ganja, two grams of ganja oil, four grams of OG ganja, 20 mobile phones, three two-wheelers, three cars, and two weighing machines.
Los Angeles Times
12 hours ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Are you eating the crispy rice at the bottom of the pot? 13 L.A. spots to try nurungji
After a raucous night out in my 20s, the real afterparty was always at BCD Tofu House — hunched over bubbling Korean tofu stew and a sizzling-hot stone bowl of steamed rice. After I'd scooped most of it out, a server would pour warm tea into the bowl, loosening the rice clinging stubbornly to the bottom. Scraping up those crispy-chewy bits of scorched rice, known in Korean as nurungji, quickly became my favorite part of the meal. Long before electric rice cookers, Koreans traditionally cooked rice over an open flame in an iron cauldron called a gamasot. As it steamed, the bottom layer would crisp up against the hot metal, forming golden-brown nurungji. 'Today, nurungji simply means the crispy layer of rice that forms at the bottom of any pot or cooking appliance,' says Sarah Ahn, who co-wrote the Korean cookbook ' Umma ' with her mother, Nam Soon Ahn. 'Personally, and within Korean culture, I see nurungji as a deeply nostalgic food, especially for Koreans of my mom's generation.' Advertisement Chef and cookbook author Debbie Lee adds, 'Sometimes it's intentional, sometimes it's from overcooking — what I call a great culinary accident.' Korea isn't alone in its love for scorched rice. Persian tahdig is the crust that forms at the bottom of the pot, flipped and served with the crispy layer on top. Chinese guoba is crispy rice paired with saucy stir-fries to soak up every bit of flavor. In West Africa, kanzo refers to the caramelized layer left behind after cooking, often found in dishes like jollof rice. Spain's socarrat forms the base of well-executed paella. And in Korea, nurungji is endlessly versatile — enjoyed on its own, steeped in hot water or tea as sungnyung (thought to be a soothing palate cleanser and digestive aid), or transformed into nurungji-tang, where the rice becomes the crunchy base for a light broth with seafood or vegetables. With its nutty, toasted flavor that highlights the grain's natural aroma, nurungji is comfort food born out of practicality. 'Like so much of Korean food, it represents our resourcefulness — nothing goes to waste! — and our ability to find flavor in humble things,' says Sarah. Rather than discarding it, Koreans embraced the crunchy layer as a snack or meal. Advertisement 'My parents are from Pyongyang and fled during the war,' says Lee. 'My mother told me that they'd find an abandoned house to rest in, and nine times out of 10, there was rice. They lived off porridge, steamed rice, and ultimately nurungji as a snack.' SeongHee Jeong, chef and co-owner of Koreatown's Borit Gogae , remembers eating it sprinkled with sugar — a delicious treat when sweets were scarce. While there's no single way to make it today, Sarah and her mom swear by the traditional method. 'Nothing compares to the flavor of rice cooked in a gamasot over a wood fire,' Sarah says. 'That taste is so iconic, you'll even find packaged snacks trying to replicate it.' In L.A., some restaurants keep it old-school by serving nurungji simply steeped in tea or hot water, while others are getting creative with it. Think: nurungji risotto at Jilli, an iced nurungji crema at Bodega Park or a fried chicken and nurungi dish at Fanny's. At her Joseon pop-up last year, Lee even spun it into a nurungji crème brûlée. 'It's truly amazing how humble ingredients born from hardship always find their way back,' says Sarah. Advertisement Here are 13 of the best restaurants in L.A. serving nurungji in both traditional and unexpected ways.
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £1 hack to remove pet hair from clothes – one woman tried it and was ‘ashamed' at how much came out
Plus, ten grossest areas people forget to clean - how many are YOU guilty of? HAIR ME OUT The £1 hack to remove pet hair from clothes – one woman tried it and was 'ashamed' at how much came out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you've got a four-legged pal, you'll know how frustrating it is to find hairs covering your laundry. So it comes as no wonder that a woman has been praised after sharing a quick hack to remove pet hair from your freshly washed clothes in seconds - and it's budget-friendly too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Are you tired of finding your clothes covered in pet hair? One woman has come to rescue with the perfect solution Credit: Getty 3 The savvy cleaning whizz was stunned after she saw the jaw-dropping pile of hair that came out with the trick Credit: facebook/Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips 3 The secret remedy? Using nothing but basic hair rollers which you can snap up for just a quid on the high street Credit: facebook/Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Taking to Facebook, Sarah Jane Hively revealed how she used a common beauty buy to tackle the annoying problem all pet owners are too familiar with. According to the cleaning whizz, a member of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group, the secret remedy is Velcro hair rollers. That's right, the rollers not only work wonders for giving you a fancy hairdo but they can also remove stubborn pet hair with no faff - and you can find them for just a quid at Poundland. All you need to do is simply throw a couple of them in the washing machine, put it for a wash and let the rollers work their magic. read more on homes WASH THIS Shoppers are saving after a laundry essential gets slashed from £4 to just 45p Once the wash has finished, you can rub the rollers together to remove the hair - or you can pick the strands off - and then they're ready to use again. If you don't have a Poundland store nearby, plenty of other retailers are selling the hair must-have too, such as Savers and B&M - there's really no need to fork out for fancy ones. However, you should be careful to not wash any delicate items, such as silks or woollens - as the hack could damage these garments, one woman recently warned. However, other than these, the rollers work wonders when they're put in the drum. Sharing the game-changer of a hack online, Sarah also uploaded two snaps of the rollers - and the jaw-dropping ball of hair that came out of them. ''The lady that said about Velcro rollers in the washing machine for pet I'm ashamed,'' she chuckled in the caption of the post. Doctor shares why you must never wash clothes at 90 or 40 degrees & the right temperature for 'everything but gym gear' ''Works a treat! Thank you.'' Replying to other fans of Mrs Hinch, Sarah also said: ''These are Poundland cheap Velcro ones. ''They haven't pulled mine (clothes) ..i'm guessing the Velcro isn't as strong as ones purchased from Boots.'' 10 Grossest Areas People Forget to Clean By Danielle Mason, who has 20 years of experience Under and Behind the Fridge Crumbs, dust, and spills accumulate over time, attracting pests and creating bad odours. Shower Curtain & Liner These collect mildew and soap scum but are often overlooked. Wash or replace them regularly to keep your bathroom fresh. Toothbrush Holder One of the germiest places in the bathroom, filled with bacteria and toothpaste residue. Rinse and disinfect it weekly. Dishwasher Filter Food particles and grease build up, leading to unpleasant smells and reduced efficiency. Remove and clean the filter every few weeks. Washing Machine Seal The rubber gasket traps mould, mildew, and detergent buildup. Wipe it down with white vinegar and leave the door open to air dry. Light Switches and Remote Controls Touched daily but rarely cleaned, making them germ hotspots. Wipe them down with disinfectant regularly. Under the Sofa Cushions Crumbs, dust, and even lost items hide in the cracks. Remove the cushions and vacuum thoroughly. Kitchen Sink & Plughole Food residue builds up, causing bad odours. Pour boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, and vinegar down the drain to freshen it. Ceiling Fans Dust piles up on the blades and gets redistributed into the air when turned on. Use a microfibre cloth or pillowcase to clean them easily. Doormats They trap dirt and bacteria from shoes but are rarely washed or vacuumed. Shake them out weekly and deep clean them every month. Head to her Instagram pages for more cleaning information @missmasoncleaning @daniellemasonuk And people in the comments section were quick to praise the pet owner for sharing the hack, which has been liked more than a whopping 9.3k times. As fans tagged their friends and family, one said: ''I wish I'd seen this and hour ago, I've just put some cat blankets through.'' A dog lover chimed in: ''I've got 5 spaniels….this is a game changer.'' Someone else was also keen to give the hack a go, writing: ''I'm definitely trying that. We've got 4 cocker spaniels.'' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
