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The Citizen
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Recipe of the day: Easy curried cottage pie
Curried cottage pie is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining hearty flavours with a hint of spice. This dish features a savoury filling made with tender minced meat and vegetables, all simmered in a fragrant curry sauce. It's then topped with creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a cosy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this recipe will warm your heart and tantalise your taste buds. Get ready for a delicious adventure! Ingredients: 1 can Bull Brand Chicken Curry Mince 2 cups prepared mashed potato 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter (optional) ALSO READ: Recipe of the day: Easy spicy roti wraps with yoghurt and onion crunch Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pour heated chicken curry mince into a small ovenproof dish. Spread the mash over the mince layer and smooth out. Top with grated cheese and dot with butter (if using). Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve with peas or a green salad. Curried Cottage Pie Curried Cottage Pie is a delightful twist on the classic comfort food, combining rich, hearty flavors with a hint of spice. This dish features a savory filling made with tender minced meat and vegetables, all simmered in a fragrant curry sauce. It's then topped with creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this recipe will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds—get ready for a delicious adventure! Author: Thami Kwazi Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x 1 can Bull Brand Chicken Curry Mince 2 cups prepared mashed potato 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pour heated Chicken Curry Mince into a small ovenproof dish. Spread the mash over the mince layer and smooth out. Top with grated cheese and dot with butter if using. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve with peas or a green salad.
The Citizen
10-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Recipe of the Day: Easy Spicy Roti Wraps Recipe
This easy to make meal option is perfect for easy family dinners or on-the-go meals, offering convenience without sacrificing flavour. Whether you're gathered around the table or heading out, this meal provides a quick and satisfying solution for any occasion. With versatile ingredients and simple preparation, you can whip up a delicious dish that everyone will love, making mealtime stress-free and enjoyable for busy families. Ideal for those who value both taste and convenience! Perfect for easy family dinners or on-the-go meals. ALSO READ : Recipe of the day: Mushroom, biltong and potato chowder makes perfect winter warmer dish Ingredients 1 can Bull Brand Chicken Curry Mince 4 store-bought rotis ½ red onion, finely chopped A handful of fresh coriander, chopped ½ cup plain yoghurt Lemon wedges (optional) Method Warm rotis on a pan or in the microwave. Heat the Chicken Curry Mince until piping hot. Spoon the mince into the centre of each roti. Top with chopped red onion, coriander, and a drizzle of yoghurt. Roll, wrap, and serve with lemon wedges. Recipe supplied by: Bull Brand Recipe of the day :Easy spicy roti wraps with yoghurt and onion crunch Author: Thami Kwazi Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x 1 can Bull Brand Chicken Curry Mince 4 store-bought rotis ½ red onion, finely chopped Handful fresh coriander, chopped ½ cup plain yoghurt Lemon wedges (optional) Instructions Warm rotis on a pan or in the microwave. Heat the Chicken Curry Mince until piping hot. Spoon mince into the centre of each roti. Top with chopped red onion, coriander, and a drizzle of yoghurt. Roll, wrap, and serve with lemon wedges
The Citizen
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Recipe of the day: Simple no-bake holiday snacks to make with the kids
The July holidays can feel long when you're trying to keep little hands busy (and tummies full). These no-bake snack ideas double up as a fun kids activity. Enjoy fun snacks like popcorn, snowball bites or biscuit 'sandwiches', and snack bunnies made with odds and ends from the fridge. These are low-effort ideas designed to get kids involved in the kitchen without turning it into a full production. 'Don't overthink it,' says Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts. 'Get the kids stuck in, keep it a bit messy, and once they've made it, there's a good chance they'll actually eat it!' Dessert sandwiches for kids. No fridge, no bake, just build and munch. Ingredients: Ice-cream Marie, Tennis biscuits Peanut butter, Nutella, Biscoff Lotus spread Crushed cornflakes Broken wafer sticks Crushed pretzels Mini marshmallows Jelly Tots Smarties Cherries or raspberries Colourful sprinkles, coconut, or cocoa powder How to make them: Start with plain biscuits as the base (Marie, Tennis, or digestives work well). Spread with a layer of peanut butter, Nutella, Biscoff Lotus spread, cream cheese, or even ice cream as the 'glue'. Go wild with toppings. Choose from: Crushed cornflakes, broken wafer sticks, crushed pretzels, mini marshmallows, Jelly Tots, Smarties, cherries or raspberries, colourful sprinkles, coconut or cocoa powder dust. Top with a second biscuit and gently press into a sandwich. Snack bunnies Double your snack time with art time with these silly, creative bites. Method: Serve on a bed of lettuce for a 'grass' effect. Lay out plain crackers or use leftover crumpets as the 'body'. Use cream cheese, butter, or hummus as the base 'glue'. Let kids decorate them into silly creatures using ingredients like: Sliced olives or blueberries for eyes Curled cucumber peel, carrot sticks, or chives for tails, tongues, or antennae Raisins, dried cranberries, sliced banana, or tiny gherkin slivers for the body parts A triangle of cheese or salami for wings Supplied by: Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts Recipe of the day:Simple no-bake holiday snacks to make with the kids,Bonkers biscuit sandwiches Enjoy fun snacks like popcorn, snowball bites, or biscuit 'sandwiches', and snack bunnies made with odds and ends from the fridge. These are low-effort ideas designed to get kids involved in the kitchen without turning it into a full production. Author: Thami Kwazi Prep Time: 10 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Ice-cream Marie, Tennis Peanut butter, Nutella, Biscoff Lotus spread Crushed cornflakes Broken wafer sticks Crushed pretzels Mini marshmallows Jelly Tots Smarties Cherries or raspberries Colourful sprinkles, coconut, or cocoa powder Instructions How to make them: Start with plain biscuits as the base (Marie, Tennis, or digestives work well). Spread with a layer of peanut butter, Nutella, Biscoff Lotus spread, cream cheese or even ice-cream as the 'glue'. Go wild with toppings. Choose from: Crushed cornflakes Broken wafer sticks Crushed pretzels Mini marshmallows Jelly Tots Smarties Cherries or raspberries Colourful sprinkles, coconut or cocoa powder dust Top with a second biscuit and gently press into a sandwich. Snack bunnies Double your snack time with art time with these silly, creative bites. Method: Serve on a bed of lettuce for a 'grass' effect. Lay out plain crackers or use leftover crumpets as the 'body'. Use cream cheese, butter, or hummus as the base 'glue'. Let kids decorate them into silly creatures using ingredients like: Sliced olives or blueberries for eyes Curled cucumber peel, carrot sticks, or chives for tails, tongues, or antennae Raisins, dried cranberries, sliced banana, or tiny gherkin slivers for the body parts A triangle of cheese or salami for wings
The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Recipe of the day: Winter's day warm Shakshuka
Warm up your winter evenings with today's delightful recipe: Winter's meal,Shakshuka. This comforting dish features poached eggs Nestled in a rich and spicy tomato sauce, infused with hearty winter vegetables and aromatic spices. Perfectly paired with crusty bread for dipping, it's a nourishing meal that can easily be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Embrace the cosy vibes and add a splash of flavour to your day with this vibrant and satisfying shakshuka! Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 30 ml cooking oil. 1 onion, chopped. ½ red pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons smoked paprika. 1 tablespoon crushed garlic 1 can of chopped tomatoes. 1 can of baked beans in tomato sauce (410 g) 4-6 eggs Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan (with a lid) on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Add spices and garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour the can of tomatoes into the pan, season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Add the baked beans and stir. Use a large serving spoon to make small wells in the mixture and crack the eggs into each well and season the eggs with salt. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy! – Supplied by Recipe of the day: Winter's meal day Shakshuka Author: Thami Kwazi Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x 30 ml cooking oil. ml cooking oil. 1 onion, chopped. onion, chopped. ½ red pepper, chopped red pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander ground coriander 2 teaspoons smoked paprika. smoked paprika. 1 tablespoon crushed garlic crushed garlic 1 can chopped tomatoes. can chopped tomatoes. 1 can baked beans in tomato sauce ( 410g ) can baked beans in tomato sauce ( ) 4 – 6 eggs – eggs Salt and pepper to taste. Instructions Method: Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan (with a lid) on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent. Add spices and garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour the can of tomatoes into the pan, season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Add the baked beans and stir. Use a large serving spoon to make small wells in the mixture and crack the eggs into each well and season the eggs with salt. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy! Nutrition Serving Size: Serves 3-4
The Citizen
24-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Recipe of the day: Budget friendly chicken and egg ramen bowl
Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that won't break the bank before payday?Look no further than this Chicken and Egg Ramen Bowl! This budget-friendly recipe combines hearty noodles, succulent chicken, and a perfectly cooked egg; creating a comforting dish that's both filling and flavorful. Using simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, this ramen bowl is not only economical but also quick to prepare. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for family, this easy-to-make meal is a great way to stretch your budget while still enjoying a tasty dinner. Let's dive into this affordable and delicious recipe! ALSO READ:Recipe of the day: Budget friendly mushroom-loaded sweet potatoes Serves 2 – 4 Preparation time: 45 minutes Ingredients 2 chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil Ingredients for broth 10ml (2 tsp) ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce 1litre (4 cups) chicken stock 250g (1 punnett) button mushrooms, sliced 250g egg noodles, cook per packet instructions 3 spring onions, sliced 1 green chilli, sliced, optional 2 large eggs, boiled to your liking 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh coriander, leaves only Method Place the chicken on a plate and season well. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken until golden on both sides. Remove, cover and keep warm until ready to use. For the broth, use the same pan and add the ginger and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add the soy sauce, stir to combine, and cook for a few seconds. Add the stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Remove the lid and simmer for about 5 – 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and simmer gently for a further 5 minutes and season to taste. To assemble the bowl, slice the chicken into thin pieces, place the noodles into a deep serving bowl, add the chicken and pour the broth over. Top with the spring onions, chilli and the eggs, serve immediately with a few coriander leaves. Chicken and Egg Ramen Bowl Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that won't break the bank before payday? Look no further than this Chicken and Egg Ramen Bowl! This budget-friendly recipe combines hearty noodles, succulent chicken, and a perfectly cooked egg, creating a comforting dish that's both filling and flavorful. Using simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, this ramen bowl is not only economical but also quick to prepare. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for family, this easy-to-make meal is a great way to stretch your budget while still enjoying a tasty dinner. Let's dive into this affordable and delicious recipe! Author: Thami Kwazi Cook Time: Preparation time 45 minutes Total Time: 0 hours Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 30 ml (2 tbsp) butter ml (2 tbsp) butter 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil Ingredients for broth 10 ml (2 tsp) ginger, finely chopped ml (2 tsp) ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped garlic clove, finely chopped 45 ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce ml (3 tbsp) soy sauce 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock litre (4 cups) chicken stock 250g ( 1 punnett) button mushrooms, sliced ( punnett) button mushrooms, sliced 250g egg noodles, cook per packet instructions egg noodles, cook per packet instructions 3 spring onions, sliced spring onions, sliced 1 green chili, sliced, optional green chili, sliced, optional 2 large eggs, boiled to your liking large eggs, boiled to your liking 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh coriander, leaves only Instructions Place the chicken on a plate and season well. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken until golden on both sides. Remove, cover and keep warm until ready to use. For the broth, use the same pan and add the ginger and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add the soy sauce and stir to combine and cook for a few seconds. Add the stock, cover and bring to the boil. Remove the lid and simmer for about 5 – 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and simmer gently for a further 5 minutes and season to taste. To assemble the bowl, slice the chicken into thin pieces, place the noodles into a deep serving bowl, add the chicken and pour the broth over. Top with the spring onions, chili and the eggs, serve immediately with a few coriander leaves. Nutrition Serving Size: Serves 2 – 4
