by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
Hard boiled eggs covered with a spicy chicken mixture and crumb fried
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
Chapattis make delicious nachos – serve them salsa and sour cream and watch your loved ones enjoy them
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
A traditional Spanish dish – deep-fried pastry dough rolled in castor sugar and cinnamon powder
Crisp and delicious this pancake makes an ideal breakfast snack
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Oats not only gives these muffin necessary nutrients but also a nice texture
Homemade pavs are irresistible and served with delicately flavoured prawns it is manna
by Chef Shazia Khan
These sweet rolls will surely become your kids’ favourite in no time
This shawarma is specially for the vegetarians – as delicious as the chicken ones
These savoury sandwiches made with tomato slices and pesto sauce look very attractive and are just as tasty
Baguette slices topped with apple-onion mixture and Gruyere cheese and baked
A popular Kashmiri mutton dish
Raw jackfruit cooked in a flavourful masala – totally enjoyable
This South Indian speciality is so easy to make yet so very tasty
The long hours spent at preparing this dish will be well worth it when you see the kids simply licking the dish clean
Even those who don’t like eggplants will simply relish this dish
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
A traditional Burmese dish
An all-time favourite – apple pie gives a lot of comfort
Rosemary makes this cake unique
This soufflé is served warm and tastes absolutely delicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Loved by most, this brownie is a sure winner
Oh yes, you can have sweet risotto too – it is incredibly delicious
Hollowed out apples stuffed with oat mixture and baked
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
A delicious mixture of fruits juices full of nutrients and flavour
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
The whole house gets filled with coffee aroma when you make these
This is a power juice – have it first thing in the morning and be energetic the whole day through
Very refreshing – have a glass of this on a hot summer day and feel completely rejuvenated instantly
Fruits blended with green tea - what a delicious combination
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
This cooked salad is very refreshing
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
English soup made with Indian influence and masalas
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Ruby red risotto served with seared halloumi cheese slices – a treat for the eyes and for the palate too
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This protein rich pulao is so tasty that nobody will be able to resist it
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster