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A kitchen journal about whole spices, Bengali cooking, and the small decisions that turn a recipe into something worth remembering. Practical ideas, useful technique, and a little room for the stories around the table.

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Top-Rated Rice Pots

All, Products & Reviews

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Cook Perfect Rice Every Time with These Top-Rated Rice Pots

Wondering how to cook rice without a rice cooker? We've got you covered! Whether it's short, medium, or long-grain white rice, a rice pot can do the job. As a

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

5 min read

Cuisines of Central Bengal

Cuisines of Central Bengal – Mymensingh and Dhaka

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Sajer Pitha Chito

Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

6 min read

Cuisines of Southern Bengal

Cuisines of Southern Bengal- Barisal, Khulna and Faridpur

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recipe contest

Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

8 min read

Mother’s Special Dish Recipe Contest

A Mother’s Culinary Magic: Signature Dish Recipe Contest

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the wanna be cook team

Celebrating One Year

6 min read

One Milestone at a Time: Celebrating One Year of The Wannabe Cook

🥳 A year of flavours, fun, and fantastic foodie moments! 🎉 - YouTube

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iconic-dishes

Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

7 min read

Iconic Dishes of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country that is wrapped up in cultural heritage. Every dish reflects the culture and tradition of the country through its diverse history and geography. So, you can imagine the variety of unique dishes that you will find in my hometown!

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

8 min read

Digitizing Iftar Recipes through our Contest – Explore top dishes

Iftar: Celebrating the spirit of togetherness through food!

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

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Nani’s Treasured Heritage: A Spice-Infused Journey through Generations – The Secret Recipe of Bihari Kabab

Have you ever stumbled upon an old family [recipe](https://thewannabecook.com/recipes/) that holds the secrets of generations past? It was just another ordinary day when I discovered my Nani’s recipe diary tucked away in a forgotten corner of my home. As I…

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Khichuri platter

Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

9 min read

Khichuri Thali/ Platter by Marina Sultana

I am Marina Sultan, passionate about cooking. I enjoy working with new and diverse recipes.

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A light kitchen table with whole spices, herbs, linen, and a wooden spoon

Read something. Then cook it.

Every story points back to a real technique, a spice worth meeting, or a recipe you can make tonight.

Kitchen Journal: Bengali Cooking & Spices