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Side dishes to accompany meaty main course

A well-prepared meaty main course takes centre stage in a full and fulfilling dinner. But the side dishes that go with it, adding layers of flavour, texture, and aesthetic appeal to the plate, are what really make the meal enjoyable.

Offal recipes for Eid day

Whether you are an experienced offal enthusiast or are just beginning to explore the world of organ meats, be prepared to be astounded by the rich flavours, decadent textures, and amazing dining experience that offal dishes bring to the unique day of celebration that is Eid.

Tasty and healthy noodles for Ramadan

A variety of food can be prepared using noodles. They are often easy to cook and saves time. The following are some recipes that uses Chopstick Instant Noodles.

Ramadan delights and curries

When food is correctly seasoned, it always tastes better. After you have mastered the fundamentals of herbs and spices, you will love cooking a lot more. However, a question always arises in today’s market when it comes to buying the right spices that promises quality and freshness.

A delightful mix: Shab-e-Barat recipes

Both savoury and sweet foods are served on Shab-e-barat. This tradition is still alive in many households. Here are some easy recipes for great halwas and some savoury dishes.

Recipes to celebrate Pahela Falgun

Only the romantic at heart celebrated the arrival of Falgun in yesteryears. This has now become a national celebration. If you are planning to invite friends and family on this joyous occasion, here are some suggestions that will make delightful evening snacks.

Pahela Falgun: Recipes for a celebration

Here are some suggestions that will make delightful evening snacks on Pahela Falgun.

Stew Recipes

During winter, stews, soups, and broth are frequently served as everyone wants a big supper as the temperatures drop. They crave food that will not only keep them warm but also provide the nutrition needed to stave off seasonal illnesses that are so prevalent. While a broth can be compared to a thin soup, a stew has a thicker consistency as the elements — large pieces of vegetables, meat, poultry, or fish—are cooked slowly over low heat. On these chilly January evenings, you can stay warm by making one of these stew recipes below.

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

Jaggery recipes to try this winter

Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from palm or sugar cane. It is used extensively in both sweet and savoury dishes across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A dash of jaggery when added to vegetables like bitter gourd reduces the bitterness to a great extent. Jaggery is also used in the preparation of cakes, pithas, kheer, etc.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Easy to make Bengali recipes

Food holds a special place in Bengali culture. While we do have our grand dishes, it is the simpler dishes that really steal the show. Not everyone has mastered Bengali cuisine, be it for lack of interest or practice or complexity. And so, the following recipes are just some of the popular dishes that are not only easy to make but also easy on the stomach. Try them out; they will most certainly not disappoint.

September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022

Palm Fruit recipes: 6 ways to enjoy taal

Taal (Palmyra Palm) is a quintessential summer fruit for Bengalis. Whether consumed in its unripe form or as the sap of the ripe fruit, taal or palm has a wide range of uses in Bangladeshi cuisine, from simple summer drinks to varied desserts. The following are some recipes that are simple to follow but produce delectable results.   

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Delicious meat recipes to try this Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner, and that usually means a refrigerator full of meat for you to cook up a storm. And here are the perfect recipes to accompany you in said cooking adventure.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Welcoming Eid with mouth-watering red meat recipes

Much before Eid-ul-Azha actually arrives, home chefs everywhere start preparing for the food-centred activities as soon as they can. It is no surprise though, as most meat dishes need elaborate prep, and also quite a few ingredients. Here are some you can try this Eid for yourself.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Fruity jams and jellies to preserve summer delights

What is the difference between all the soft and delicious fruit spreads? They all might seem the same but each has different special features, and thus the different names. They are easy to make and hard to resist. There are four main ingredients in all soft spreads: fruit, sugar, pectin and acid. The consistency of soft spreads varies from a firm set for jellies to a soft, honey-like consistency for preserves, and thus require slightly differing prep techniques.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

5 easy mango recipes for summer

Mango is versatile fruit and can be used to make delicious dishes and desserts. If you are a mango lover like me, you will love this collection of recipes that include both ripe and green mangoes!

April 17, 2022
April 17, 2022

Bengali recipes that are perfect for sehri

Here are some Bengali recipes that you can make for the entire family during Sehri.

April 12, 2022
April 12, 2022

A Baishakhi iftar

Iftar on the very first day of Baishakh? A challenging task indeed for anyone who is responsible for planning or cooking the food in the house! Normally, one would consider a dish of panta-ilish, shutki, and different kinds of bhortas.

February 1, 2022
February 1, 2022

Make the sauce at home

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