by Chef Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
by Chef Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Jalapenos seeded, stuffed with peanut mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Corn lovers will be over the moon after having these fritters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Almost every Bengali festive meal begins with this
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Sweet potato wedges air fried and served with a lovely ruby red dip
Start your day with this healthy oatmeal dish
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cupcakes always excite the little ones and when they are topped with jam their excitement is doubled
Oats makes the popular chocolate chip cookies healthier
These chicken pakoras have a wonderfully rich texture with parmesan cheese
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Soya chunks increase the nutrient content of these delicious savoury gujiyas
This is an ideal snack to serve the children when they return from school
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
by Chef Shazia Khan
A great way to make sure the kids eat healthy vegetables with relish
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
A traditional Burmese dish
The rich butter chicken made healthy
The rich and intense flavours of a Biryani is what draws most people to it besides the tempting appearance and the appetising aroma of the splendid spices used
White chocolates filled with jam
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
Rosemary makes this cake unique
Baked bread and butter pudding – quick to make and tasty too
Scooped out apples stuffed with a delicious mixture
Cookies sandwiched between two layers of mousse makes an attractive and delicious dessert
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
This drink can prevent flu
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Oats add fibre whereas strawberries and nuts add plenty of minerals and vitamins
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
When two favourite beverages are combined into one the result is simply divine
Nannari is cooling and can prevent heat related ailments
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Very refreshing, very tasty and the crunch is simply unbeatable
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
A beautiful and colourful salad is just as tasty
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Rich, with delicate almond flavour, this halwa is nutritious too
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
The mixed seeds and nuts make these laddoos nutritious
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Protein rich tofu and nutrient rich vegetables make this soup very healthy especially for kids
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
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
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
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
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
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
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A simple raita with garlic flavour
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce