by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
Crispy Cajun spice flavoured onion rings served with a flavourful chutney
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Vegetables marinated in a Greek style marinade and grilled to perfection
Large green chillies stuffed with a spicy potato mixture, dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Mushrooms are an important part of vegetarian pizzas
by Chef Shazia Khan
These wontons get an Indian touch with the filling cooked in Indian style
by Chef Saransh Goila
If there is lot of leftover bread do not despair, just make this and enjoy it with your family
Tart shells filled with whipped cream and mixed fruits
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Italian style omelette made nutritious with zucchini
Few would think of using yam to make the filling of a Frankie, but it is really very tasty
These macaroni balls make an exciting snack for the little ones
Laddoos need not be sweet. Try these – they are savoury but very tasty
Perhaps the most loved Indian dish the world over, butter chicken should be best had hot with naan
Fenugreek seeds when sautéed lets out a wonder flavour that it lends to this green gram dish
It does take a little effort to make the gnocchi but the end result is well worth it
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A winter speciality – you will find this delicacy in every Punjabi home during the cold winter months
An integral part of Thai muslim cuisine, massaman curry is extremely flavourful
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Vegetables marinated with oriental chilli sauce, skewed onto skewers, cooked and served on a bed of basil and tomato pulao
Bottle gourd and brown Bengal grams cooked with flavourful masala
Not many people consume raw papaya, but this curry will make them love it
You will get a delicious crunch of the walnuts with every bite
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These spring rolls are sweet and the kids are simply going to enjoy them
Oozing with chocolate no child will be able to resist this sizzler
Pumpkin adds a lovely colour, flavour and also nutrients to this delicious dessert
A sago sweet dish that placate even the discerning palates
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
Serve this fudge to the little ones and see them finish it in no time
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
This apple juice with a delicious tang is worth sipping again and again
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
The perfect drink for hot summer months – it will save you from heat stroke
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
Carrots and peaches blended together to make a lovely and healthy drink
The same says it all – all we can add is that it is very nutritious
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
This salad looks nice, tastes nice and is very healthy too
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Crunchy salad made with mixed lettuce and papaya
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
Crunchy and delicious this coleslaw makes a wonderful side dish or even sandwich filling
Bengalis make sandesh in different flavours and this is one of them
Eat this gulab jamuns and you are sure to become crazy
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Chilled and refreshing, this soup is sure to rejuvenate you
A very hearty soup made in the Moroccan style is very tasty
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Lotus stem soup flavoured with Thai red curry paste
Soup served in a bread bowl – have it together and enjoy
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
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
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Simple dish this but you won’t be able to resist it for it is so very delicious
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
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
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
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
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce