by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Tomato fritters with mint make great starters
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These potlis are stuffed with spiced sweet potato mixture and deep-fried
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
Do not worry – these cigars are healthy ones stuffed as they are with a tasty mushroom and spinach mixture and then baked
Marinated chicken wings baked to perfection
Treat your guests with these baked potato jackets oozing with cheese at your next party
Deep-fried chicken lollypops served tossed in a Korean style sauce
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite snack of the Mexicans, they are wholesome and delicious
Karage is a deep-fried chicken cooked in the Japanese style and served stuffed in hot dog rolls
Whether the base be a thin crust or thick crust – pizza always remains a favourite of the youngsters
Crisp and flavourful this anytime snack is that will satisfy any palate
Totally healthy burger and just as tasty
These omelettes are so tasty that you will reach out for them again and again
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
When you want to have a healthy snack, make this and enjoy without any guilt
Chicken cooked with mushrooms, green peas and capsicum and stuffed into a fish shaped pie
Sweet and sour turnips
A traditional Mexican dish you are sure to enjoy – it is whole some too
A lovely, tasty and healthy fish dish
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
by Chef Ajay Chopra
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
It is one of the most simple South Indian dishes that is extremely tasty
Tuna steaks cooked with simple ingredients tastes just too tasty
Serve this to those fussy eaters, and they will definitely love this pumpkin dish
Carrot pudding served with caramel sauce
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
These are almond biscuits are oblong shaped and crunchy and often eaten dipped in a drink
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Caramelized peaches topped with crumble mixture and baked
These cake pops will please the little gourmets – they are so very easy to make
You will simply love these pears and want to have this delicious preparation again and again
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Absolutely delicious, this punch has no alcohol yet delivers a wonderful punch
Both the smoothie and the tea are very refreshing and rejuvenating
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Masaledaar guava smoothie
During the hot summer afternoons when you need something to pep you up, just serve this drink
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
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
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Water chestnuts and green gram sprouts combine well in this crunchy and tangy salad
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
Emerald green soup that has the goodness of broccoli
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Slightly sweet slightly sour with a wonderful colour and orange flavour, this soup is a sure winner
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
This is a one meal soup – it has pasta, vegetables and parmesan – what more could one ask for
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
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
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
by Chef Shazia Khan
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
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
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves