Jambalaya is comfort food that is quite popular in Louisiana. The dish has mixed influences from West African, Spanish and French cultures. The dish mainly comprises of rice, vegetables, sausage and meat or seafood. Onion, bell pepper and celery – referred to as the ‘holy trinity’ is a must in Jambalaya. However, a variety of …
Mojito is a traditional Cuban drink. The ingredients of mojito are refreshing which makes it a perfect summer drink. People across the world enjoy different versions of mojito including virgin mojito, which the non-alcoholics make for themselves.
Beef stroganoff or beef stroganov has its origin in Russia. The dish has been named after one of the famous Russian families of Stroganov. The dish was created by one of the French chefs that used to work for them. The dish has become quite popular across the world and is a comfort dish for …
Pie crust is generally the crispy outer shell of a pie in baking. It is made with the combination of some fat, flour, salt and water. Adding milk or sugar will enhance its taste. This is usually brushed with an egg or milk wash to get those deep golden flaky puffed pie crusts. Topped with …
Tacos are a staple of traditional Mexican food. They’re so good that you can find chain restaurants specializing in tacos with various kinds of fillings from beef to fish, or even vegetarian tacos! Tacos are surprisingly easy to make and I’m sure almost all of us have attempted in making DIY tacos at home. Large …
Pot pie is believed to have been originated from Greece. It is saucy meat covered by pie crust. The pie crust is a flaky puff pastry. Pot pie can be made with any type of filling, be it chicken, beef, vegetables of your choice. The chicken pot pie is the most popular pot pie in …
Beef stew is a staple comfort food made in heaven! Hearty and healthy, every household has their own take on this classic recipe. With the colder months approaching, you won’t regret serving up some hot and tender beef stew together with some olive oil-drenched sourdough for to keep your family warm! This is also a …
Sloppy joes are one of America’s favourite comfort foods! What’s not to love from its combination of sweet and savoury to the messiness when the fillings ooze out with every bite you take. Also, there is something so innately satisfying with eating with your hands. Sloppy joes are always a go-to dish to serve at …
Meat, when mixed with different ingredients and shape it to loaf and then baked or smoked, is known as Meatloaf. It can be made using a variety of meat like pork, beef, lamb, poultry, and seafood. It is mixed with some sauce or cheese to avoid drying of meatloaf. It looks similar to the shape …
Crepe is a Latin word which means crisp and this recipe was evolved in the old 14th century. This dish is mainly made with wheat flour and is considered as a national dish in France. It can be compared with Indian dosa, tortilla, African injera, and the Mexican sope. Different regions enjoy this recipe in …
Biscuit recipe was developed in middle ages and the word is derived from the Latin word ‘bis coitus’, which means twice baked. Some people get confused between biscuits and cookies. Biscuit is generally either sweet or savoury, but cookies are always sweet. A cookie is sweet, flat, baked goods and biscuit is a flour-based baked …
Pesto recipe is originated from the Genoese word which means ‘to crush’ and it is a sauce used from the 16th century by crushing garlic, basil and pine nuts blended with parmesan cheese and olive oil. It was first invented in Genoa, Italy. In ancient times, Romans used to eat the same kind of paste …
Hummingbird’s food includes nectar, pollen, tree sap, and fruit juice. They feed near about 6 to 8 hours per day. If you are interested to make hummingbird visit your house for feeding, then there are many different ways and sources for that. Nectar producing colourful flowers is the most attractive thing for these birds. Avoid spraying …
In Spanish, salsa means sauce and it was first encountered in early 1500 by Spaniards. The Aztecs made the sauce or salsa with a mix of chilies, tomatoes, beans, and squash with some other ingredients. The culture of making this sauce was spread in Central America and the United States. Slowly people started selling bottles …
Margarita is a cocktail served in several ways and prepared in various styles. Margarita is a Spanish word for daisy and is a popular Mexican and American beverage. It is said that during the prohibition period in the United States from 1920 to 1933, daisy ‘margarita’ was re-created with tequila instead of brandy. Margarita consists …
