by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Chicken wings cooked in the oven till crisp and served coated with a garlic and ginger flavoured sauce
Green zucchini mixed with eggs, flour and some herbs, shaped into fritters and shallow-fried
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
The mixed dals make this tikki protein rich
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Healthy burgers – vegetable tikkis served between pita breads
Some idlis stuffed with pear and tomato mixture and some idlis deep fried and made into sandwiches
Dahi bhalle served in a new way
Children love anything made with potatoes – give them this tangy version of potato wedges and see the joy on their faces
Green peas enhances the appearance and taste of this popular breakfast snack
Sprouts are extremely healthy being high on protein content
A popular Swiss breakfast snack
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
Mushrooms stuffed with a flavourful spinach and cheese mixture and baked
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
This vegetable preparation is full of flavour and taste and goes well with paranthe as well as rice
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Delicious is the best way to describe this mixed vegetable dish which the Bengalis simply love
by Chef Saransh Goila
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
With predominant flavour of orange, this fudge is so delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Cake is a sweet preparation made from dry ingredients and leavening agents that cause it to rise when cooked in dry heat.
Marshmallows give this fondue an extra special texture
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The classic Italian dessert presented stylishly
Very refreshing beverage
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
Treat your kids to this delicious drink - it is both tasty and healthy
A very nutritious and delicious lassi
The fusion of fruits and vegetables is both tasty and healthy
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Sweet and sour healthy salad
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
This unusual vermicelli soup with banana flower heart
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Wheat replaces rice in this delightful khichdi
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This pulao is an excellent way to make your children eat spinach
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
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
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
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
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
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
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