by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Crisp khakhras topped with tangy kidney bean salsa is irresistible
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
A delicious starter that can served at a cocktail party
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
A visual delight – pink and green custards in crisp canapés
Try these tikkis out, rest assured you will not regret it
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
These red velvet savoury cupcakes made tastier with feta cheese topping
They are light as feather but very tasty
These dainty little rolls will be gobbled by the kids in no time
Small, savoury, deep-fried round balls made from cornmeal-based batter – excellent starters
Orange flavoured cake – oh so delicious, serve it with cups of hot tea for best result
Gravy with the flavour of achar and when deep-fried potatoes are cooked in it the result is delicious
Steaks cooked and dunked in rosemary and garlic infused olive oil
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
A one meal dish at its best – it has almost all the nutrients for a healthy you
by Chef Shazia Khan
The long hours spent at preparing this dish will be well worth it when you see the kids simply licking the dish clean
A healthy mix of chicken, vegetables and black eyed beans with cheese giving it a tasty boost
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
The smoky flavour of baingan bharta is the biggest plus point of this popular dish
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
A delicious mix of strawberries and yogurt
A colourful and healthy way to start your day with
Colourful fruits makes this jelly very attractive which the kids will love
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
There must be very few who do not enjoy a brownie – serve it with vanilla icecream and feel satiated
These waffle cones are not filled with ice cream but with a nutritious mousse
Serve this to the kids and enjoy their excitement
Beautifully presented this tiramisu is just as tasty
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
A delicious rejuvenating drink and a lovely looking dessert – simply fantastic
The drinking soda adds a delightful fizz to this cranberry juice mixture
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
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
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
Have leftover boiled chickpeas, just assemble it into a delicious salad and serve it along with the tomato-coriander juice
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
This delicious halwa is quite nutritious too
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Cooked in black tea decoction, this black bean soup is as unique as it is delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Flavour of roasted corn kernels makes this soup extra tasty
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
The most popular Italian rice dish that’s pleasing the palates of the gourmets of the world
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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