by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi deep-fried chicken drumsticks
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito – a popular Tex Mex snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Start your day with this healthy oatmeal dish
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite snack of the Mexicans, they are wholesome and delicious
Children simply love something which has a fancy shape and these kites will definitely excite them
Tortillas stuffed with skirt steak ribbons, topped with a delicious salad and cheese
Small specs of red make by paprika powder make these cookies very attractive
Slices of aubergine stacked alternately with mozzarella and tomato slices and baked
Try these tikkis out, rest assured you will not regret it
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
A delightful mixture of fresh fruits and vegetables
Pep up the frankfurters with this delicious creamy apple sauce
This delicacy is a visual delight too
While making this dish, ensure that the vegetables are not overcooked
A Punjabi speciality that can be enjoyed with kulche or bhature
Boneless chicken pieces stir-fried with vegetables – simple yet delicious
This is a great way to feed kids with proteins and other necessary nutrients
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Concentrated decoction which is refreshing and rejuvenating
Perfect way to start any day with
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Once you have tasted this delicacy you will never forget its rich taste
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
Full of nutrition, this salad is wholesome and can make a meal by itself
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
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
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce