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Types of pasta around the world

Types of pasta around the world

Pasta, a beloved culinary staple, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its versatility and deliciousness. From Italy to Asia and beyond, various cultures have developed their own unique pasta creations. History and Evolution of Pasta  Pasta has a rich history that dates back thousands of

Mouth-watering Chanar Jilapi at home

Mouth-watering Chanar Jilapi at home

Chanar jilapi is a special jilapi, softer and sweeter. There is a different fanbase who likes chanar jilapi. Fresh cottage cheese prepared from cow's milk is combined with semolina and flour to make chanar Jilipi, which is then formed into a 'figure 8 knot' and deep-fried before soaking in simple s

10 popular steak cuts to explore

10 popular steak cuts to explore

Steak is a staple of the American diet and a popular choice for meat lovers worldwide. While there are many different cuts of steak, each with its own unique flavour and texture, the most important factor in determining the quality of a steak is the type of meat it is made from.  In recent ti

Eid day healthy snacks

Eid day healthy snacks

Eid is a significant occasion for all of us. Every household try to prepare some special dishes for Eid. However, in this scorching heat, eating oily and fried food may not be good for health. Here are some simple recipes that are tasty but healthy. Aloo chaat: Take a bowl and put the cubed potato

Best buffets in Dhaka - high, medium and low budget restaurants

Best buffets in Dhaka - high, medium and low budget restaurants

The popularity of buffet restaurants is touching the sky. And why not when you can eat from 100 items, as much as you want, with a budget that'd allow barely 3/4 items in a big restaurant? From low-budget to high-budget, we've made a list for you to choose your next buffet destination. Most pocket

Getting married this season? Make a fulfilling menu

Getting married this season? Make a fulfilling menu

Winter is the wedding season. There is a common joke that several people get married with each refresh on social media.  When it comes to the word ‘wedding,' the next word that comes into our mind is biyebari food’. Weddings and feasts are inseparable.  If someone enjoys eat

Top 5 'bhorta-buffets' in Dhaka

Top 5 'bhorta-buffets' in Dhaka

Bhorta is perhaps the most indigenous Bengali food widely popular among people of all classes. It is our comfort food. Bhorta, along with steamy hot rice, can beat anything.  Usually, bhorta is made in our households and roadside food shops. In recent times, however, restaurants -- from small

Under the drapes of smoky dumplings

Under the drapes of smoky dumplings

Imagine having a steamed dish with fewer spices as a fun meal. Not a very pleasant scenario for many, right? Yet today, we want to introduce you to this particular dish, which is usually not fried but tastes far better than the hot, spicy street food we gorge ourselves on. The recipe is pretty bas

Chui Jhal for both taste and health benefits

Chui Jhal for both taste and health benefits

In the Southern regions of Bangladesh, 'Chui Jhal' (Piper Chaba) is one of the most well-liked and unique spices. Jashore, Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat districts are where the Chui plants are most commonly used, commonly in meat curry. The history  Chilli (pepper) use in sub-continental cu

Top chefs of Bangladesh who revolutionised local culinary scene

Top chefs of Bangladesh who revolutionised local culinary scene

Bangladeshi chefs, with their best possible efforts and dedication, are gaining international recognition as the top Asian Chefs. Kishwar Chowdhury's triumph at the Masterchef Australia made headlines last year. But there are many more top names we might not have heard about. While Kishwar took ou