by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
One of the most popular Thai starters – serve it with peanut sauce for best results
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
A traditional Spanish dish – deep-fried pastry dough rolled in castor sugar and cinnamon powder
by Chef Ajay Chopra
As the nankhatai are getting baked in the oven the whole house will be filled with the inviting aroma of roses
This is a double delight – French toast stuffed with blueberry mixture
by Chef Shazia Khan
The crunch of potatoes and sesame seeds are the star attraction of these delicious rolls
by Chef Madhu Sneha
An idli that is not really an idli, but so very tasty that you will want to have it again and again
Excellent breakfast dish – frittata made more nutritious with spinach and mushrooms
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
This snack is made in South Indian homes for breakfast very often
A popular Bengali snack
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
Spiced lamb mince topped with mashed potatoes and baked
In this chicken dish, the spice level of peri peri powder is well balanced with mashed potatoes, stir fried vegetables and tomato sauce
This tangy steamed pomfret is very pleasant to taste
Cooked this way most of the bitterness of the bitter gourds will disappear
Sarson ka saag, a winter speciality in Punjab, is something the Punjabis savour with makai ki roti
A favourite of the South Indians, this mixed vegetable dish is full of flavour
A traditional vegetable curry from Indonesia
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Gets ready in a few minutes – it is delicious and quite a mouthful
Strawberry flavoured yogurt baked and served chilled
Apple crisp or crumble is a very popular British dessert and in this dish the guavas add an added flavour and texture
Every crunchy bite will be so comforting
With predominant flavour of cinnamon, this cake will go excellently with cups of hot coffee
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
A classic pudding which is believed to have originated in Britain during world war II.
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
Mushroom soup served with milk and cream foam
Very refreshing beverage
One often has oatmeal and banana porridge, now you can make a smoothie with this combination
A great way to ensure that the kids get the best of vegetables
Tri-coloured fruit beverage – tasty and nutritious
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
The colour of this beverage reminds one of the myriad colours seen during sunrise
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
by Chef Saransh Goila
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
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
Aloo paranthas made healthier are just as tasty as the traditional ones
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Roasting gives this salad a wonderful flavour
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
A tomato salad with crisp cheese strips – super duper
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
Easy to make these pops will please the children a lot
Besan burfi made healthy without the use of ghee
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
A healthy pudding but enjoy it in moderation for moderation is the key to good health
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Thai green paste gives a wonderful flavour to this delicious broccoli soup
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
This cold and delicious soup will pep up the kids on a hot summer day
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
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
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food – completely enjoyable
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
When you are feeling lazy to cook and want a one meal dish, just cook this tehri and enjoy
Mushroom pulao with a gentle flavour of fresh mint served garnished with parmesan cheese
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
This is a delightful khichdi – rice cooked with dals and plenty of tomatoes
This Indonesian speciality is very pleasing on the palate
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Grams are known to be rich in proteins, and this mixed dal is indeed very flavourful
Dal delicately flavoured with fresh fenugreek leaves
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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
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