Sunita Yousuf
Creator of The Wannabe Cook
Started this to preserve the recipes that raised her.
About Us
It's about who we are.
The Wannabe Cook is a home for people who believe cooking is how you stay connected — to where you came from, to the people you feed, and to yourself.
Our story
Aromas are not just ingredients. They're the essence of home.
We embrace the beautiful journey of uncovering the secrets of home cooking and weaving them into the fabric of everyday life. As we grow older, the familiar aromas that drifted through our family kitchens have a remarkable power — they transport us back, instantly, to cherished memories.
Our purpose is to honor and preserve that heritage by diving into the family recipes passed down through generations — treasures brimming with sentimental value. Each time we recreate those dishes, we breathe life into the traditions of our ancestors and keep the flame of our culinary legacy burning.
Join us on this heartfelt odyssey, where the love for cooking and the preservation of home and culture come together in a symphony of flavors.
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Whole spices
327+
Recipes
15
Day challenge
What can you do here
More than recipes. A kitchen to belong to.
Four honest reasons people keep coming back to The Wannabe Cook.
Watch us cook
Follow along as we create new recipes — then tell us what you think.
Cook away homesickness
Feeling homesick? Pick a recipe and make something familiar for yourself.
Try new spices
Challenge yourself to buy a new spice and cook something you never have.
Share your food
Submit your own recipes and photos — they could be showcased on the site.
Meet the team
The cooks behind the recipes.
A small, scrappy team of home cooks, writers, and spice obsessives — building this one recipe at a time.
Israt Jahan
Foodie & SEO Whisperer
Makes sure the good stuff actually gets found.
Zoya Ahmed
Savory Strategist
Plans the flavors before the pans come out.
Sumaiya Zaman
Palate Promoter
Obaedul Islam
Savor Site Specialist
Ananna Das
Culinary Wordsmith
Amena Ahmed
Culinary Wordsmith
Aranna Das
Culinary Wordsmith
Say hello
Come cook with us.
The Wannabe Cook — a Fenice company
Ready to slow down and savor the process?
Start with the free spice guide, or jump straight into the recipe collection.