by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Try out these kebabs at your next party and see how your guests enjoy them
by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these vadai are really tasty
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Tri-coloured namak pare – serve them with mint mayo or sweet red chilli sauce and enhance their taste
A popular Mexican snack that is just as healthy as it is tasty
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
Whenever you feel the need of instant energy, chew on these bars
A favourite snack of the Mexicans, they are wholesome and delicious
Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast snack which is made tangy with tomato
Serve your kids cereal in this way and they will want have it every day
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Portuguese stew of kidney beans with vegetables served with rice
Fried radish batons tossed in a sour and spicy spice mixture
There is no oil in this recipe so it is ideal for weight watchers
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
This Hyderabadi dish is wholesome and at the same time delicious
A tasty and healthy dish that will satiate anybody’s palate
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
The popular snack churros served with grilled fruits and a spicy chocolate sauce
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
This delicate dessert from France looks beautiful and is as tasty
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
When the orange and pineapple meet in a glass, the result is a delicious blend of sour and sweet
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
The children will simply love this
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
The combination of apples and fresh mint leaves is heavenly
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
The colour of this sheera may be a bit unbecoming, but it is full of nutrients and is delicious too
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce