Food
Sweet lunchbox treats from Amor de Mamá
Meet Tanisha Haq Yusuf, a mother who has made it her life’s mission to bake and bring joy to every child around with her out-of-the-world muffins. With a deep understanding of her craft and her endless love to put a smile on children's faces, she has started Amor de Mamá, a bakery that produces the most delectable muffins!
5 June 2023, 11:33 AM
Kishwar Chowdhury: Discussing life, food, cookbook and her latest collaborations
Having both sides of East and West Bengal at home, Kishwar Chowdhury was able to broaden her palette. Her father, who’s from Bikrampur, is someone she describes as a ‘wholesome and hearty cook.’ Hence, neharis, biriyanis and bhunas remained his M O in the kitchen. Through her mother, who’s from Burdwan, she was introduced to meals that required light and delicate ingredients. “Growing up with my father’s Nawabi, Bengal-Mughal inspired dishes and my mother’s lighter dishes, we really had the best of Bengal at home.”
3 June 2023, 11:06 AM
7 after-school snack ideas for your children
No matter how old your child is, they look forward to coming home after a long day at school and eating their favourite snack before starting homework or going for tuition. The following are 7 easy to make recipes for snacks that your children will simply love. Adding these simple homemade snacks into their weekly routine can be a healthy choice.
31 May 2023, 12:22 PM
Summertime mango recipes
The mango season has arrived and with it comes the opportunity to try some delightful recipes. Here are a few cool and refreshing recipes by Sharmila Basu Thakur from Food Farishta, the YouTube channel.
29 May 2023, 09:40 AM
Easy to make seafood recipes
Traditionally, seafood was not part of our regular meal plan. Times, however, are changing and we have embraced seafood wholeheartedly. The following are recipes to make simple dishes using crab and squid that are simply delicious.
22 May 2023, 08:52 AM
Best fast-food spots in Mumbai
Mumbai also has tons of restaurants and eateries almost everywhere. The fast-food/junk food options that Mumbai has to offer are plenty and, may I say, absolutely delicious. Although, you’ll be busy trying out Maharashtran food while in the city, these are some of the must-try fast food items to add to your journey!
18 May 2023, 10:18 AM
The waffle-on-a-stick revolution
I visited the highest-rated waffle places that have been taking Dhaka’s foodgram by storm.
18 May 2023, 00:00 AM
Mother’s Day cake recipe
Being a new mom has been such an experience for me. The deeper I get into it, the more I sympathise and appreciate my own mother and our time together growing up. What I'm most in awe of is the vast amount of knowledge every mother needs to keep under her hat, from which is the best home remedy for reliving colds in babies, to which stores stock the right diapers, to how to make perfect plain cake to dip in your morning cha while the baby sleeps!
8 May 2023, 08:17 AM
Recipes from around the world
After a heavy dose of rich food during the Eid holidays, the body craves something simpler. Here are some recipes that you could try after the holiday season.
20 April 2023, 16:18 PM
5 easy dishes to make this Eid
As much fun as Eid dinner parties are, preparing different meals to serve at the party can become quite hectic. Appetisers, mains, desserts, there are so many different variations to prepare for your loved ones. However, there are quite a few delicious dishes that won’t take up your entire day to prepare. Here are 5 easy recipes that you can try this Eid.
19 April 2023, 23:50 PM
How to plan an Eid dinner party
The clock’s ticking and it’s nearly Eid-ul-Fitr! Eid is a time for celebration and happiness, showing gratitude to ALLAH, meeting family and friends and create memories with our loved ones. And, what can be better than celebrating over a scrumptious Eid dinner party with everyone? If you are worried about planning the best Eid feast this year, these easy tips can help.
19 April 2023, 23:44 PM
Recipes for Eid day special dishes
Allow me to navigate you through some of the most popular dishes eaten around the world to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. From Anatolia to the Levant, we will rummage around our kitchen to look for ingredients that are readily available, to make something that offers your loved ones a different experience. Let the biriyanis and the shemai take a back seat for a change and dig into a large dish of rice and meat or get an overdose of Eid cookies. Above all, share your meals with loved ones and have a lovely Eid.
16 April 2023, 10:24 AM
The shorbot and juice culture of old Dhaka
In a country that has a hot and sultry climate like ours and most days of the year seem like summer, we have a certain longing for everything cold and refreshing such as shorbot. Especially for people living in older parts of the city, there exists a distinct attachment to shorbot and a glass of freshly extracted juice.
13 April 2023, 12:18 PM
4 dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan
4 easy to make dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan.
10 April 2023, 11:03 AM
Iftar at Signature by Khazana
Signature by Khazana is bringing master chefs from Karim’s to highlight the royal cuisine from old Delhi to Dhaka. Karim's is known for its authentic Mughlai food and serving royal cuisine in Delhi since 1913. Some of the delicacies to be showcased will be kebabs, tandoori bhara, mutton korma, mutton stew, chicken Mughlai, and chicken Jahangiri.
9 April 2023, 15:04 PM
Recipes for a Boisabi celebration
'Boi-Sa-Bi' is a combination of the Bengali acronyms for various indigenous festivals like Boisu of the Tripura, Sangrai of the Marma, and Bizu of the Chakma communities. It is a three-day long festival, celebrated between 12 and 14 April. Here are a few flavourful recipes of traditional and non-traditional dishes that every host can try on the occasion of Boisabi.
9 April 2023, 14:56 PM
5 delicious chickpea recipes to try this Ramadan
Deciding on an iftar menu is quite the task and the options drop drastically when we are looking for something easy on the tummy as well as our time. What we do not know however, is that the humble chickpea in our kitchen can be quite versatile when it comes to iftar.
4 April 2023, 12:21 PM
5 easy-on-the-tummy meals for sehri
A few things signify the arrival of Ramadan and one of them is sehri. Ramadan sehri is one of the most important meals we consume as it is the last one before iftar. Sehri should be fulfilling and healthy at the same time.
3 April 2023, 10:55 AM
Essential ideas for arranging your dining table during Ramadan
Ramadan is here and many families look forward to the special meals that they will share in the dining room. These meals bring together family members, friends, and members of the community to connect with one another. Whether you have a large family or are hosting an iftar party, finding a table that can accommodate everyone is important.
27 March 2023, 09:59 AM
5 savoury recipes for Ramadan
Here are some delicious savoury recipes that you can cook up to spice up your iftar table spread.
27 March 2023, 09:42 AM