Food

The versatile rice cooker

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.
18 October 2021, 10:28 AM

Delicious fish recipes to try at home

Fish dishes are a dime a dozen in a country where it constitutes as one of the main components of its diet. However, there are unique dishes out there, and here are two such recipes.
10 October 2021, 10:40 AM

A taste of Hello Dhaka

Occupying a space that is big enough for a typical family-style restaurant in Dhaka, this diner is located in the midst of crowded inlets going into commercial spaces and convenience stores, a true hive of activity in the heart of Gulshan 1.
5 October 2021, 07:17 AM

Burger Feast at Café Social

Who doesn’t love delicious cheesy, saucy, juicy burgers? It could be beef, chicken, turkey or veal. Café Social is ready to serve you your favorite burgers from until September 30, 2021 every day from 12:30pm – 10:30pm.
27 September 2021, 08:04 AM

Kashmiri’s Studio — bringing customised cakes to your plates

Kashmiri’s Studio was launched in 2018. The owner, Kashmiri Sultana, had always been very passionate about cooking and baking.
26 September 2021, 11:31 AM

Délifrance Bangladesh – the new boulangerie in town!

Located in the heart of Dhaka on Gulshan Avenue, Délifrance Bangladesh officially opened its doors on September 09, 2021. Best known for serving delectable French cuisine, Délifrance operates in over 30 countries and has more than 380 restaurants all over the world.
9 September 2021, 14:27 PM

The ultimate food board guide

Whether you are hosting an evening soiree or planning a movie night, a food board can be the perfect accoutrement to your menu.
30 August 2021, 07:59 AM

Tips for stress-free cooking

Cooking is often labelled as therapeutic and enjoyable. However, more often than not, it can become hectic, especially for busy bees who have to do such chores on a daily basis.
21 August 2021, 11:01 AM

Must-try hilsa recipes

The season for delectable hilsa is back. For your dinning pleasure, we present two of the most popular dishes made from hilsa. Bhorta, the simpler of the two, is easy on the palate.
12 August 2021, 09:40 AM

Making the perfect Turmeric Latte

For a delicious twist to the turmeric latte, try the following recipe to make so called this elixir for health.
7 August 2021, 14:33 PM

Slushies for summer

The core ingredients that go into a slushy are only a couple – ice and flavoured syrup. Once you figure out the appropriate ratios to combine the two, you may play around with delectable flavour combinations and concoct your own masterpiece!
31 July 2021, 10:19 AM

How to control your sweet tooth

With some smart sugar strategies, you can keep your cravings under control. Be adventurous and outsmart your sweet tooth.
29 July 2021, 15:06 PM

Grilling techniques for smoky flavours!

To every foodie’s excitement, it is that time of the year again – to pull out your grilling machines and get your skewers ready! Although the holidays of Eid-ul-Azha are over, there remains a festive flair due to the continued quietude as opposed to a once bustling city, owing to the successive lockdown periods. Apart from that, another remnant of Eid is freezers stockpiled with meat!
29 July 2021, 11:04 AM

‘There’s something very old school and romantic about books. They are such a special part of my life.’ - Kishwar Chowdhury

At every step of her journey in the MasterChef kitchen—from her fried sardines with beetroot and blood orange to a date-nestled, ice cream infused paan and panta bhaat with aloo bhorta—Kishwar Chowdhury has talked about writing a cookbook for Bangladeshi recipes as her ultimate dream. In this episode of Star Book Talk, Daily Star Books editor Sarah Anjum Bari talks about food, books, and cookbooks with Kishwar Chowdhury.
22 July 2021, 19:25 PM

Scrumptiously cheesy

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.
18 July 2021, 11:22 AM

Of kormas and yoghurt sauces

This dish is for those who relish mildly spiced preparations. Perfected at the Mughal kitchen, it is still highly regarded as a celebration food.
18 July 2021, 11:01 AM

Eid — then and now

The spirituality and holiness you feel while reciting the “talbiyah” along with the congregation is a powerful feeling. The sacredness and religiousness gives you a sensation of purity, it connects you to the almighty and you surrender yourself totally. 
18 July 2021, 10:41 AM

Full of Flavours, Straight off the Griddle

Griddle operates out of a cloud kitchen located in Gulshan, Dhaka.
7 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Healthy Ways to Curb Your Midnight Cravings

Midnight snacks that are healthy and extremely delicious as well.
22 June 2021, 17:20 PM

This Place Is Not Like Other Restaurants

"Our three core values are exposure, exposure, and exposure."
19 June 2021, 15:13 PM