As soon as the moon announces the day of Eid, celebration begins, and so begins the preparation of a grand feast. Shemai on one stove,

Oatmeal has a reputation for being the most filling, long-lasting, and of course healthiest of breakfast options— ideal to kick-start your day.

Bread is a pantry staple in every household. Useful to make meals during any time of the day, from a quick jam sandwich for breakfast to delicious desserts post dinner, bread can be used in a variety of ways.

This festive season, surprise your loved ones with this exotic Paneer Tikka Pulao.

You can take the foodie out of Bangladesh, but you cannot take Bangladesh out of the foodie — this is the principal concept for Sumaya Khan, a London-based lawyer turned food and fashion entrepreneur, who is co-founder at the much loved catering service, Khan Shaheba and Co.

Summertime is synonymous to high-tea, get-togethers with friends, elaborate dressing and ripples of laughter. Stellar afternoons can be experienced sipping lavish tea, sitting under colourful umbrellas spread out in the open, or inside chic restaurants, while relaxing on tapestried chairs and getting lost in discussions of sweet nothings.  

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims gather together to break their fast with a nice and hearty iftar. The meal usually comprises of foods that are not usually eaten any other time of the year. And these specialty items are sold at large iftar bazaars that open during Ramadan.

Bread is a pantry essential and a highly versatile ingredient too. From making a quick jam sandwich to creating decadent desserts, bread can be used in a multitude of ways.

The holy month of Ramadan always brings with it a wave of festive cheer. The pre-dawn meal, sehri, is the most important meal during Ramadan since that is what one’s body thrives on all day.

Sometimes, traditional iftar items quite fail to tantalise the taste buds. And if that’s how you feel too, then here are some recipes from across the globe to try out and spice things up this Ramadan.

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

Hoisting the apron of the Chef de Cuisine of Raffinato Ristorante Italiano, Aziz is one such individual who has donned many hats in his three-decade-long career.

A change from time to time for your month-long iftar meal is a change you can enjoy.

What made those long waits worthwhile was the food served at the shanty restaurants dotted on the sides of the road leading to the ghat.

We Bangladeshis love to eat and cook. However, with the increasingly busy schedule of urban life, we have started to forget our traditional recipes and heritage of delicate cooking.

Bold red, juicy and tantalizingly sweet - strawberries are beloved by many. There are always ways to maximise your enjoyment of strawberries even as the season wanes.

The term food court has become synonymous with the food culture in Dhaka City. From open places to closed corridors, many have tried and very few have succeeded to survive. With the ever-growing fascination and demands of the young city dwellers, restauranteurs are always on their toes to keep their patrons engaged with their hospitality, quirky marketing strategy and succulent food!

We love the spices in our food and home-made fruit juices at the iftar table to break our fast. Having ingredients ready for food preparations need a lot of time and effort.

As we enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that comes along with Ramadan, we cannot help but wonder everyday what to prepare for iftar. Making a meal seems to get difficult, especially after a busy and hectic day at work when we have barely any time left to cook before the call to prayer.

Ramadan coinciding with summer this year means we have to take extra care about hydrating, which makes refreshing drinks during iftar a must! ISPI Powder Drink is a delicious instant powder drink from the house of Ispahani that is available in two flavours – mango and orange. These can be perfect iftar companions throughout this blessed month.