by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Burgers get a Thai identity with Thai red curry paste and other Thai ingredients
These tikkis are not only delicious, they are also a powerhouse of necessary nutrients
Bananas and whole wheat flour get together to make this healthy cake
Cheeselings replace puffed rice in this bhel which is just as delicious
We can assure you that no child will resist this delicious dabeli
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetable pizza cooked in Moroccan style
Wow, what a burger – eat one and you will ask for more
The not so popular lauki gets a delicious make over when cooked this way
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The unusual combination of fresh fenugreek leaves and guavas is very pleasing
A traditional Rajasthani dish which finds an important place in the menu of special occasions
Kadhi gets a different flavour and texture with ladyfingers
Bursting with flavour this herb crusted salmon is an absolute winner
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
A vegetarian version of the classic chilli con carne where soya granules replace meat
Our very own vermicelli kheer made in the Moroccan way is just as tasty
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
These spring rolls are sweet and the kids are simply going to enjoy them
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
This cake looks so lovely and delicious too that it will be polished off before you blink your eye
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
A healthy smoothie which is so delicious that you will want to have it again and again
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
Masaledaar guava smoothie
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
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
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
by Chef Shipra Khanna
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
A lovely ruby red soup full of flavour and taste
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
by Chef Ajay Chopra
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
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
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves