With roots in the 16th-century Mughal Era, it is believed that a white korma garnished with ‘vark’ (silver or gold edible foil) was served to all the guests present at the inauguration of the Taj Mahal in Shah Jahan’s court. However, the most widely known and famous Korma is the Awadhi one. Adapted and changed from the Mughal version by the Nawabs of Lucknow, this is the yogurt and onion-based fragrant curry you’re most likely familiar with....

Pasta with sauce is a lifesaver! I serve them at least once a week at my house, especially on busy weeknights when I’m short on time. They’re easy to put together, endlessly versatile, and appeal to practically everyone’s palate. However, I get tired of traditional spaghetti, meatballs, and plain old mac and cheese. That’s why I love this chicken pesto pasta. It comes together in record time and uses basic ingredients I always have in my pantry....

Guinness Ice Cream Float Recipe Today we’re sharing rich and creamy Chocolate Guinness Floats for Saint Paddy’s Day! This 2 ingredient wonder is just the thing to serve with your Irish Boxties, Soda Bread, and Dubliner Fondue this year. If you’re not a serious beer drinker, but you want to join in the Saint Patrick’s Day fun, this is the beverage for you! It All Starts With Guinness Beer… I married a beer drinker....

Coca Cola Bacon? Confession: I love Coke. Like, luuuuurve it! Although I try to stick to eating my calories, rather than drinking them, on rare occasions, I’ll treat myself to an ice-cold Coca-Cola with a burger and fries. It only seems right to enjoy them together. Recently, I was thinking about something I had watched my dad do in the kitchen as a little girl. He used to soak ribs in Coke or Dr....

Creamy Cucumber Salad As much as I love color and spice, there are days I crave simple flavors made with fresh garden ingredients… Without all the hoopla that comes along with ostentatious dishes. Nothing satisfies that kind of craving better than a cool Creamy Cucumber Salad. This classic summer side dish is a marvelous way to use up all your garden cucumbers. It’s easy to make with only a handful of ingredients....

I have presented it two ways - with and without froth. Choose the way you love. New to Disco Coffee? Then check this video first, and then come back and read below!!!!! During my childhood days, I still remember if anybody was traveling to Bangalore through the National Highway 48, people would recommend trying this style of tea or coffee at Hotel Laxmi Nivas. If you visit Kalladka, don’t miss KT or Kadak Tea or Kalladka Tea....

About the recipe These spiced pumpkin bars are healthy, eggless, dairy-free, and even oil-free. The mashed banana and the pumpkin puree ensure that the interior of the bars remains super moist. The holiday spice gives a warm and cozy flavor. These pumpkin bars need no frosting. To give a festive or holiday feel, simply top with powdered sugar. Serve these as an after-meal dessert or for a sweet mid-day snack. Check out our delicious pumpkin chocolate bread and pumpkin pancakes this Fall season....

Delicious and filling fufu is your canvas for creating a scrumptious masterpiece. It is the perfect vehicle for food soaking up the flavor of whatever you choose to dip it in. And this side dish gives new meaning to finger-licking good. I remember eating this every day when I was growing up. And its simplicity makes it an unintimidating venture into African cuisine. The flavor is very mild, which gives you the green light to pack extra flavor into whatever soup or stew you serve your fufu with....

Why We Love This Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe Want to add some pizzazz to the table? There’s nothing easier to make than Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce… But while it is practically effortless to prepare in less than 5 minutes, this versatile sauce is so delicious on SO many things! From elegant steaks to low country crab boils, breadsticks, pizza, and everything in between, melted butter sauce belongs with nearly any savory dish....

Breakfast is important, so I rarely skip it. Especially when it’s grits because it’s warm, filling, and comforting. And you can prepare it in so many ways, from savory to sweet, such as butter, cheese, bacon, and even fruit. The choices are limitless! 😍 Have you noticed that authentic Southern comfort food is super simple? And the classic grits recipe is no exception. Even better, you can enjoy it plain, with butter, or with your favorite toppings coz it’s all good (and gluten-free)!...

I love to share a recipe that’s such a big hit in my house but I know so many others might not have been introduced to yet… sharing the foodie love is what I am here for after all. This is one such recipe. OH HELLO Gyoza Soup (or Sui Gyoza). My kids love the frozen bags of gyoza, but they’re not a full meal (more like a snack or starter with dips), so I decided to make a soup, adding vegetables and noodles too to make sure it’s a fully filling lunch or dinner....

Is this an authentic pizza sauce recipe? Honestly, I am not even claiming that my tomato sauce recipe is an authentic one. But it is a tried and tested, absolutely delicious tomato sauce that you will love. This tomato sauce is more like an Italian marinara sauce. And I use it for both – pizza and pasta. Reasons To LOVE This Sauce Recipe: one-pot recipe perfect for beginners takes less than 20 minutes requires basic pantry staples easy to store for 1 – 2 weeks gluten-free and vegan recipe...

My family loves pumpkin everything, and a can of Libby’s pumpkin puree is always in the pantry. Treats from my kitchen include pumpkin halwa, pumpkin bread, and even a Deconstructed Pumpkin pie. Why wait for Thanksgiving for such deliciousness? However, nothing beats a classic homemade pumpkin pie, and this easy and foolproof recipe makes it possible to bake this favorite at the drop of a hat. Try my apple galette recipe for a second dessert option at your holiday table....

Recipe card Best homemade sandwich bread rolls The best part about making bread rolls at home is that you not only know the ingredients that go in but can also bake the bread in different shapes and sizes. Homemade ones are so tasty that you will never buy from the store again. You can make simple grilled cheese sandwiches to deli-style sandwiches packed with meat or with your favorite fillings and toppings....

Why We Love This Barley Recipe Interested in cooking with barley? Today we’re offering a tutorial on How to Perfectly Cook Barley, as well as what to do with it. Although you can mix cooked barley into all sorts of dishes, I especially love a hearty barley salad made with salty feta cheese, bell pepper, and dill, then kissed with a fresh orange vinaigrette. This pearl barley salad holds up well for up to a week, so it’s a great make-ahead for meal prep and parties!...

Why We Love These Bake Rueben Party Sandwiches Who doesn’t love a good Reuben Sandwich? Served hot with crispy bread, and molten cheese, intermingling with Thousand Island dressing and sauerkraut? Reubens are a true American melting-pot creation with Jewish, German, and Eastern European roots. The only problem with a Reuben sandwich is that the average American kitchen doesn’t normally have all the necessary ingredients on hand to assemble Reubens. I mean… Do you keep sauerkraut and rye bread on your grocery list at all times?...

The Best Sweet Tea… By Mistake! My mom makes better sweet tea than your mom. wink In today’s post, you can learn to make sweet tea just like my momma does it. Mom has a habit of always making sweet tea when guests come over. She also has a habit of not checking to make sure she has all the ingredients she needs before she starts a recipe. The combination of these two habits means that she has come up with some really interesting sweet tea variations over the years by digging through her herbal tea basket at the last minute....

It’s that time of year when we have tomatoes coming out of our ears! Even if they aren’t overflowing in your garden, they are still bright, red, juicy, plentiful, and cheap in the supermarkets. So, what’s a gal to do with all those tomatoes? Why make homemade tomato paste, of course! 😉 Did I mention this is surprisingly easy to make? My recipe will take you just a little over an hour and only requires four basic ingredients and no specialized cooking tools or techniques....

Why We Love This Easy Instant Pot Recipe This is a great simple Shredded Chicken recipe to use in all your favorite dishes that call for cooked chicken! Sure, it’s great if you have leftover chicken on-hand. But when you don’t, throw some chicken in your electric pressure cooker with just a few simple ingredients. Roughly 20 minutes later you have fork-tender and juicy batch of chopped chicken or shredded chicken!...

Well for me, I pair this amazing couscous recipe with my favorites – Immaculatebites Recipes from the simplest Pan Seared Salmon to Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Here, and even the ones in my Home Smoking and BBQ. It’s a burst of flavor! Coming from spicy, savory meat dishes combined with the nutty and a hint of sweet flavor from the couscous. I’ve seen it happen- FOOD COMMA! Though it can be paired with a lot of food, this couscous can be a plain meal on its own, plus the healthy factor of putting it into your diet....