Food & Recipes

Food & Recipes

Timeless Christmas baking recipes every home baker will love

Master classic holiday baking with these timeless recipes featuring zesty lemon tea cake, walnut coffee cupcakes, and butter cream sandwiches. Elevate your festive table with homemade treats that combine simple ingredients for deeply satisfying results.

1d ago

Four budget food spots in Badda every student should know

Explore Badda’s vibrant street food scene near BRAC University with budget-friendly gems like Chillhouse and Cafeista. Discover authentic Indian Pani Fuchka and Kushtia’s famous pora ruti for delicious, affordable bites in Dhaka’s bustling heart.

5d ago

How Sabina Khan reinvents Bangladeshi flavours abroad

Redefine culinary boundaries with Sabina Khan’s Flavour Lab, where traditional Bangladeshi shorshe ilish meets global experimentation. Discover authentic Bengali flavors through innovative cooking techniques that elevate heritage ingredients into sophisticated, world-class fine dining experiences.

1w ago

Mastering Bengali pithas: A step-by-step guide to 5 winter recipes

Bring families together with these delicious treats!

1w ago

Want a relaxed, retro hangout spot? Shang High offers the perfect ambiance

Shang High's Dhanmondi outlet offers affordable, quick Chinese food, evolving from a food cart to four Dhaka locations. The retro-themed restaurant maintains original consistent flavors and pocket-friendly prices, attracting students and locals seeking a down-to-earth dining experience.

1w ago

Step back in time with a classic falooda at Liberty Drink House

Relive nostalgia at Liberty Drink House in Chattogram New Market. Try their legendary falooda and fruit salad, made with original recipes since 1964.

2w ago

Need comfort food? Try this easy homemade ramen

Making homemade ramen with everyday ingredients is easy and delicious. Combine bone broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, mushrooms, noodles, and cold cuts for a flavorful dish. Optional toppings include soft-boiled eggs, spinach, and spices.

1m ago

23 years of homestyle bhaat and bhorta at Mirpur Beribadh

Mirpur Beribadh’s Rofik Miyar Bhorta O Bhaater Hotel offers a peaceful escape near Dhaka, serving comforting homemade bhorta, bhaat and fresh fried fish by the riverside, attracting families seeking simple flavours, fresh air and a homelike dining experience.

1m ago

Are men really the better cooks?

Cooking evolved from survival skill to gendered prestige shaped by history and expectations. True culinary talent comes from passion, curiosity, and care, not gender, proving food values respect and intention over stereotypes in everyday kitchens.

1m ago

7 mouth-watering BBQ recipes to heat up your winter nights

You could simply buy some burgers and hot dogs, invite some friends over, and call it a BBQ party, or you could go a little further with some essential preparation and a carefully considered menu and surprise your guests with your culinary prowess.

1m ago

Why Lal Miya’s kotkoti is the heart of Bogura’s flavourful legacy

At over 90, Lal Miya still runs the iconic Lal Miya Kotkoti Ghar near Mahasthangarh, Bogura — birthplace of the crunchy sweet kotkoti. Founded by his grandfather, refined by generations, it symbolizes tradition, generosity, and Bogura’s culinary pride.

1m ago

Create the perfect 3D pumpkin cake your guests will love

This 3D Pumpkin Cake combines rich red velvet layers, tangy cream cheese frosting, and smooth Swiss meringue buttercream. Sculpted, frosted, and decorated with fondant, it’s an edible autumn masterpiece that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

1m ago

Want better focus and health? Add more fish to diet

Saltwater fish like hilsa, koral, and rupchanda offer heart, brain, and eye health benefits due to omega-3s. Nutritionists recommend lighter cooking methods and mindful portions to maximise seafood’s value while minimising health risks.

2m ago

Make your favourite Bengali snacks at home with these easy recipes

Discover the essence of Bengali snacks with traditional recipes like keema singara, nimki, murir moa, and masala cha—perfect for festive tables or tea-time indulgence, blending comfort, nostalgia, and bold regional flavours.

2m ago

Restaurant hype vs. reality: Are we overspending?

Dhaka’s booming restaurant culture drives rising monthly expenses, often Tk 10,000–15,000 for couples. While dining out feels recreational, mindful spending, saving, or investing in travel or hobbies offers better long-term satisfaction and financial balance.

2m ago

Netrokona’s iconic balish mishti gets GI recognition

Balish Mishti from Netrokona has earned Bangladesh’s prestigious Geographical Indication status. Created over a century ago by Gayanath Ghosh, this pillow-shaped sweet now symbolises national heritage, with the Modak family preserving its legacy for future generations.

2m ago

7 recipes that celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja

Celebrate Durga Puja with seven traditional Bengali recipes — from doi potol to chingri malai curry — each dish rich in flavor, heritage, and devotion, bringing festive warmth, community, and joy to every dining table.

2m ago

Gulshan 2’s midnight street food scene feels like Bangkok

Gulshan 2’s “Raater Kebab er Goli” is evolving into Dhaka’s own mini night market, blending kebabs with sushi, burgers, and trunk shops. Buzzing with life, it captures a chaotic, vibrant street culture unique to the city.

3m ago