by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mushroom cavities stuffed with a fragrant cheese and vegetable mixture and batter fried
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Fried radish batons tossed in a spicy spice mixture
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Sweet potato wedges air fried and served with a lovely ruby red dip
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Colourful mixture of potatoes and 3 coloured capsicums served on mini pita bread halves
by Chef Madhu Sneha
French toasts enhanced with bananas, walnuts and honey
Deep fried rotis and papads mixed with some masalas make a wonderful snack
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
Flavourful potato patties served topped with spicy corn kernels
Put leftover chapattis to really good use by making this dish
This chaat is both tasty and full of nutrition
Traditional pork from Coorg that is generally served with rice or akki rotti
A tasty and healthy dish that will satiate anybody’s palate
Unlike most other fish preparation from kerala, this dish is not spicy but full of flavour
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
A classic Kashmiri mutton dish
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Thandai, a drink often served during the festival of Holi, has been turned into a mousse
Toasted sesame and toasted peanuts lend their full bodied flavour to this pudding
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
The flavour and taste of lemons give a pleasant tartness to this delicious cake
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolates are a favourite with most and these are sure winners
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
Very few kids will be able to resist this delicious shake
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This juice is a power house of essential nutrients
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
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
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Honey makes these katlis healthier
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
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
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Rice cooked with masalas and kabuli chane to make a wholesome biryani
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
by Chef Saransh Goila
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
by Chef Shazia Khan
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
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster