by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A popular Parsi starter - deep-fried chicken drumsticks
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
If the tikkis are delicious and also nutritious at the same time, what more can you want
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Macaroni adds an Italian angle to these delicious kachoris
The distinct flavour of peanuts is very pleasant
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Burger is a favourite of most children, so serve them this healthy version and see them enjoy it as much
A lovely looking delicious snack – make it, serve it and enjoy it
Tart is an open pie which can be sweet or savoury and this version is oh so delicious
Peanut butter balls stuffed with pear, coated with melted dark chocolate and decorated with white chocolate
When the kids get back from playing, give them these bars for quick energy boost
You will be surprised how tasty this cake is – with black tea decoction
Extremely simple to make but easy on the palate
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Basa fillet pieces smoked with apple wood and served with blanched asparagus
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
This dish looks very appealing and it is sure to be appreciated by most connoisseurs
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
Corn and spinach is a great combination as this subzi will prove
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
Black forest, a favourite of many, served to you in miniature form
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
Chocolate adds glamour to the healthy banana and almond combination
The popular Italian dessert gets pineapple flavour in this recipe
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Tangy and a little spicy this beverage is just too good
This wonderful beverage is especially for those who do not take alcohol
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Just one sip of this coffee will send you to a world of bliss
This drink can prevent flu
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
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
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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 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
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