by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
Tempura is a Japanese dish wherein seafood or vegetables are battered and deep fried
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
Delicious corn fritters that your kids will finish in no time
Delicious fusion of Indian and Chinese flavours
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These nachos are very healthy made with whole wheat flour and baked
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Pita breads have ready pockets which can be filled with a variety of stuffing
Red coloured samosas stuffed with cheesy macaroni
A traditional Gujarati savoury cake made with rice, lentils and vegetables – wholesome and delicious
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
This is a very easy way to make idiyappam – serve it with vegetable stew
A healthy mix of chicken, vegetables and black eyed beans with cheese giving it a tasty boost
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
by Chef Shazia Khan
The long hours spent at preparing this dish will be well worth it when you see the kids simply licking the dish clean
Ideal for the weight watchers, it is not only low calorie but also very nutritious
High in protein, this dish is not only nutritious and tasty too
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic crème brulee gets a makeover with the addition of chocolate and hazelnut
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
French choux pastry balls filled with chocolate ganche
Chocolate truffles served with orange segments and orange zest
This Thai sweet dish made with rice and brown sugar will please your palate
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
The purple yam gives the mousse a lovely colour and a nice texture
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Have this juice first thing in the morning and keep away a lot of lifestyle diseases
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
The name says it all - a glass of this super smoothie and you will be bursting with energy
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
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
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
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
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
Both these are very healthy snacks that can be served together or separately
Chatpati tomato chutney tastes great with nachos
Use it as a bread spread – its yummy
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves