by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Succulent pieces of chicken are marinated in masalas that are mixed in yogurt with mustard oil and that is the secret to a perfect Chicken Tikka.
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Serve these chickpea kebabs at your next party and see how they are appreciated
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
Jalapeno flavoured poppers made with potatoes and cottage cheese
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Cupcakes always excite the little ones and when they are topped with jam their excitement is doubled
Samosas stuffed with chocolate
Best with stale bread slices, these uttappams have a spongy texture
Cumin seeds flavoured crispies that are either baked or deep-fried
Rich in proteins, these cutlets are easy to make and also on the palate
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Here English muffins form the base of a pizza
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Cottage cheese cubes dipped in flavourful batter, rolled in cornflakes and deep-fried
A healthy dish this – pancakes stuffed with a sweet apple mixture
A much loved Goan dish – chicken cafreal takes a healthy note in this recipe
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
You can rustle up this dish of cauliflower and cottage cheese in the matter of a few minutes
Raw bananas and yam cooked in a coconut-yogurt masala
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
Corn and potato koftas cooked in a flavourful curry
Orange flavoured cake baked in the shape of a joker’s face – kids will love it
The white and brown marble effect makes this cake very inviting
An English baked version of the popular Indian chawal ki kheer
This cheesecake is loaded with chocolate – a favourite with most kids
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
This delicious parfait will be thoroughly enjoyed by both young and old
A very basic dessert but much loved all over the world
White chocolates filled with jam
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Serve cups of hot chocolate just before going to bed to get sound sleep
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
The combination of ginger, carrot and pineapple makes for a healthy and tasty drink
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
A must in the Onam menu, this is a dal payasam which the locals of Kerala love
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A wholesome shorba that is ideal during cold winter months
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
Very nutritious and quite filling too – make it when it is raining heavily and feel satiated
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Another nutritious khichdi to add to your collection of recipes
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
Rice cooked with brinjals and some simple masalas
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
Tri coloured rice to represent our national flag – saffron, white and green
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves