by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crunchy, spicy and bursting with flavour these potato strips are anytime snack
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
Zucchini dipped in refined flour batter, rolled in parmesan cheese mixture and shallow-fried
Vegetarian version of mutton shammi kabab especially for non-meat eaters
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
These shammi kababs are a vegetarian version of the traditional shammi kabab
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Bananas add a delicate flavour and prunes a sweetness that make these muffins extra tasty
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Sago gives a delightful crunch to this dosa – very enjoyable
The combination of red pumpkin fritters and apple sauce is simply divine
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
This is the way the Brazilians make muffins – very flavourful
Momos come in different shapes and flavours and this one is rich, sweet and delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Some idlis stuffed with pear and tomato mixture and some idlis deep fried and made into sandwiches
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Even those who do not like eating green peas will enjoy these pooris
You need to create some magic in order to keep your children’s interest in eating alive and here is one of them
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
Famous Kerala speciality – the combination of appam and ishtew is just too irresistible
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
Ideal dish for the diabetics, others can enjoy it too
A delicious way to serve bean curd – it is simply marvellous
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Grilled eggplant slices stuffed with vegetables and dried fruits, rolled and served
Colourful vegetables cooked with chickpeas and some simple masalas
by Chef Shipra Khanna
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
If you have lots of leftover French bread, do not despair – make this pudding and be assured your children will love it
The unique flavour of coconut is the main attraction of these cupcakes
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
Lychees never tasted so great than when coated with chocoalte
This recipe will prove that it is really easy to make cheese cake
Easy to make, this simple dessert is a sure winner at any get together
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
The children will simply love this
Refreshing and rejuvenating especially during hot summer days
Fruit cubes served in a mixture of milk and vanilla ice cream
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Ideal beverage to be had during hot summer months
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
by Chef Saransh Goila
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Rice kheer made in the Benarasi style
You want to make some unusual sweet for your loved ones? Make this one, they will love it
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
Crisp bacon and gorgonzola cheese make this creamy cauliflower soup more flavourful
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A bowl full of sweet corn soup on a rainy day will completely satiate you
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
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