Food & Recipes
Boost your mood naturally: Foods that make you happy
Popularly known as the happy hormone, dopamine enhances feelings of well-being and pleasure. Although it has been widely acknowledged that indulging oneself or engaging in various activities can trigger a surge of dopamine, scientific findings reveal that certain food items can elicit a similar response!
Rangamati's culinary canvas: Where simplicity meets sophistication
In Rangamati, the culinary approach takes a gentle detour from Dhaka's romance with robust spices. Here, the kitchen's philosophy is about understatement – where freshly sourced ingredients' natural flavours are spotlighted. It's a refreshing departure from the spice-intense culinary narrative that Dhaka so proudly narrates.
Ramen: Ultimate comfort food in a bowl
The little joys of winter include chilly nights, cosying up in a blanket and slurping away one of our favourite comfort foods — ramen. It is an immensely versatile dish and can be cooked in so many different ways: try it with vegetables, try it with an abundance of protein, and the options for broth are endless. Here are some ramen recipes for you to try and complement the weather that has settled in.
Foodie revolution: Men making waves in the kitchen—Here's why
The field of culinary arts in recent years has undergone a paradigm shift. There has been a huge surge of men interested in the culinary arts, showing once and for all that the kitchen is for everyone. We wanted to take a second to explore crucial elements that have caused this movement.
Recipes of the season: Delicious appetisers for winter parties
The calm weather and early sunsets make winter evenings perfect for soirees and cosy gatherings. No wonder we see a rise in the number of playful occasions during this time of the year! And no celebration is complete without good food, especially when winter brings with it a fresh haul of special produce. Here are some easy recipes to make using winter produce to keep your guests entertained and winter gatherings fun!
Fresh on the shelves: Buying organic products
While buying agro-produce from local bazaars, superstores, or even farmer’s markets, we want to ensure that the products are free from insecticides and other harmful chemicals. To avoid such harmful products, many of us are now opting for organic foods.
Pizza recipes with unique twists to keep your tummy on edge
It does not always have to come sliced in triangles inside a square box; you can take the flavour combination and create your versions of pizza in various shapes and sizes. Turn it into a tart; bite-sized cups; or even give a little twist to the recipe — the sky is the limit.
Making perfectly spicy peanut butter noodles
A pack of noodles is arguably one of the most versatile ingredients in the pantry. This rendition is a lip-smacking one with sweetness from the peanut butter and spiciness from the chillies, and you can make it using instant noodles!
Authentic flavours, time-saving techniques: Bengali festive feasting made easy
The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.
Delicious flavours from o par Bangla
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
Delicious vegetarian recipes to subdue your inner carnivore
Vegetables are immensely nutritious and should be kept in our regular meal plan. The following tasty and innovative recipes will satiate your desire for variety in your meal plan.
Tired of buying dessert? 3 delicious red velvet recipes to make at home!
Red velvet has to be one of the best inventions in the culinary landscape! The combination of sweet and tart, with its crumbly texture and melt-in-your-mouth sensation, creates the perfect marriage with your tastebuds. Here are a few red velvet recipes beyond our very well-known traditional cakes.
Wallet feeling thin? Here are 5 places to eat under Tk 200!
We have searched and scoured the city to bring you the top 5 inexpensive hangout spots, all under Tk 200!
Sweet and savoury recipes using jams
Here are 4 dishes that you must try if you are looking to utilise that jam jar in more ways than just a breakfast spread.
6 most expensive coffees you wish you could afford!
Here are the 6 most expensive coffees in the world that you can only dream of having.
Crafting coffee culture: How I found my calling as a coffee roaster
As destiny would have it, my true calling awaited me at Ra-Ft Café/Bistro — a coffee haven nestled in the heart of the city. Little did I anticipate that this unassuming café would serve as the backdrop for shaping my endeavours.
Taste the best of Bangladesh: Must-try dishes and destinations
With its rich history and culture, most places in Bangladesh offer something of interest. Not only is there plenty to see, but also there’s plenty to taste. Here is a short list (and in no way comprehensive) of places you can travel while treating your palate.
Celebrate the sweet things in life with ‘Just Desserts’ and ‘Ganachery’
Cakes are known to be the embodiment of joy, a sweet crescendo that amplifies every special occasion. Cake makers have the ability to create a picturesque combination of our favourite flavours with fragments of our most beautiful memories or imagination. One such magician is, Shahzabeen Alam Chowdhury, the creator of ‘Just Desserts.’
