by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Unlike the traditional egg benedict there is no bacon in this but it is really tasty all the same
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Even those who dislike arbi will enjoy this tikki – it is crisp and simply delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Double whammy – this has the goodness of dosa as well as eggs
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Jaggery is a healthy substitute for sugar and this pancake will prove to you that it is equally tasty
This delicacy is a visual delight too
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
This vegetarian bhurji is made with cauliflower and cottage cheese
Easy to make and easy on the palate, this dish is worth making often
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
Ghugni is a popular Bengali dish which can be made with brown Bengal grams too
Grilled pear and grilled chicken make a delicious pair
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
Delicious chocolate made more inviting for the kids with colourful gems
Don’t let the name confuse you – they are chocolate truffles
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
The flavours of strawberries, apple and rose water mingle well in this smoothie
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Had a heavy meal? Just sip on this wonderful concoction and feel the relief almost immediately
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
A delicious mocktail just right for the kids
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
If there is a little boiled rajma leftover, turn it into this salad – its wholesome and tasty too
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Sweet potatoes and sabudana cooked with milk, jaggery and coconut milk to make a delicious kheer
Easy to make and delicious to taste
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
This is a winter speciality which not only warms you up but is really tasty
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
by Chef Shazia Khan
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
Cottage cheese and vegetable pulao – healthy and tasty
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
This delicious rice preparation has the predominant flavour of pineapple
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
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
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce