by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisp and spicy potato wedges – best served with cocktails
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Sesame adds a wonderful crunch to these batter coated and fried cottage cheese cubes
Fish fingers marinated in flavourful batter and deep fried
Toasts topped with 4 different spreads and served
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
Crisp and tangy these deep fried lotus stem slices will go well with cocktails
A delicious snack enriched with cheese
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Dip the idlis in jam instead of chutney – kids will simply love them
by Chef Shazia Khan
The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls
Deliciously flavoured stuffing makes these kachoris extra delicious
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Italian biscuits loaded with nuts
Pizzas made with naan dough
This combination may be unusual but it is rather tasty
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Pineapple flavoured muffins – yummy yummy
Bengali speciality – ladyfinger dish with a predominant mustard flavour
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A wonderful comfort food – have it with garlic flavoured bread rolls
As the name suggests this dish gets prepared fast and will satisfy the kids’ after school hunger pangs
Chicken breasts stuffed with flavourful rice mixture and baked
Cauliflower and potato cooked with plenty of ginger to make a refreshing subzi
Basa fillet pieces smoked with apple wood and served with blanched asparagus
A Sunday special lunch in most Punjabi homes, rajma masala is a comfort food for many
Fenugreek leaves, brinjal and soya granules combine very well in this excellent dish
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
This dry fruit treat is absolutely delicious and a power house of nutrients
This is a sweet soufflé made with cheese – rich and delicious
A delightful cheesecake with plum cake as the base and served decorated with pear fan
A popular Chinese dessert – the crisp noodles combine well with ice cream to delight your palate
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
Don’t worry you won’t get high after eating these chocolate balls but they are definitely exiciting
Make this easy sweet that will delight the whole family
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
Perfect way to start any day with
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
A cooling drink that is high on the taste front too
The vignette effect is very appealing and the taste absolutely superb
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Very refreshing beverage
by Chef Saransh Goila
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
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
A cooling salad ideal for the hot summer days
A cucumber salad made differently – the cucumbers are stuffed with a delicious filling
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
We assure you that your kids will want to have this halwa again and again
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
A popular sweet dish from Bengal with additional flavour of paan
Indian style pudding enriched with almonds – creamy and delicious
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Wholesome and delicious this soup will definitely satiate you
A popular Burmese sour soup – very refreshing
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
The perfect soup to be had on a swelteringly hot day
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Healthy and flavorful soup – a sure shot winner
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
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
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
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
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves