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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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Monthly Newsletter

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TWC welcomes everybody to our website!

The Wannabe Cook has entered 2023 with a lot of blessings and engagements from friends, family, food enthusiasts and strangers that brought us together and enjoy something in common, cooking!

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Kata Masala Gosht or Beef Prep

Monthly Newsletter

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Feb ’23 – Bengali Beef Dishes Variation

Bless Every Occasion With These TWC Beef Exclusives!

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Turmeric and chilli powder splash

Monthly Newsletter

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Mar ’23 – Ramadan Special Recipes

Ramadan Special: Let’s Reunite the Family On the Iftar Table!

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Monthly Newsletter

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Ramadan Special – Easy and unique Iftar Recipes

We all want to cook something unique for our iftar. A good recipe is one that is not only cooked delicious but when it’s made it love. Want to get the most delicious dishes on your iftar table? Follow the recipes down below!

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Monthly Newsletter

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April ’23 – The Green Plate || Delicious Vegetable Recipes

The Green Plate: Delicious Vegetable Recipes for a Healthy Life

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

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Bengali Cuisine: Uncovering the Soul of Bengal!

Bengali people are well known to be foodies. As someone who grew up in a Bengali family I have always had a deep connection with food. For me food was never just a source of substance, it was an important part of my identity. As I think back to my childhood,…

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

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Exploring Different Types of Bengali Cuisine

Bengali cuisine is an incredible culinary journey that tickles the taste buds with its diverse and rich flavors. The Wannabe Cook will guide you through the process of learning many forms of Bengali cuisine. We also want to include the nutrition values or…

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food art

Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

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Feature Frenzy: Dive into the Exciting Elements of The Wannabe Cook

The Wannabe Cook: Digitizing Home Cooked Recipes and Showcasing Bengali Cuisine

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Cuisine Knowledge & Philosophy

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From Kitchen to Screen: The Wannabe Cook’s Showcase of Irresistible Bengali Recipes

Celebrating the Flavors of Bengali Cuisine through the Showcase of Recipes

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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