by Chef Rakesh Sethi
The combination of pineapple and cottage cheese in this tikka is delicious
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
Rye bread slices topped with cheese spread and tomato slices and dressing and serve
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Masaledar chicken mince balls deep-fried and serve hot
Chicken supreme rolls stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pan cooked
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
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Healthier version of the popular South Indian snack
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
Samosa is a deep-fried savoury pastry that has a filling of potatoes and peas.
Tortillas stuffed with skirt steak ribbons, topped with a delicious salad and cheese
Sprouts are extremely healthy being high on protein content
by Chef Saransh Goila
A Sindhi special dish made with leftover roits
Italian biscuits loaded with nuts
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Excellent breakfast dish – frittata made more nutritious with spinach and mushrooms
by Chef Shazia Khan
Not many kids like okra but even those who do not will not be able to resist this
One of the favourite dishes of the Gujaratis
A simple dish yet so tasty
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
A traditional dish of Greece - capsicums are stuffed with a tasty mixture and baked till soft and golden
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
Capsicum cooked with some simple masalas and gram flour
Yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this potato dish
A traditional and popular Bengali dish – potatoes are cooked in a poppy seed based masala
Anything made of chocolate will please the kids even if they are shaped like spiders
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Make this easy chocolate mousse for your next party and win your guests’ accolades
This delicious Italian dessert is especially meant for the strict vegetarians
Such a lovely way of gifting chocolates especially a birthday boy or girl
The coconut crust elevates this coffee mousse to a new level
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Perhaps the most popular of Italian desserts, well loved the world over
Feeling drained? Take a sip of this drink and feel rejuvenated instantly
A pinch of cinnamon powder adds just the right flavour to this healthy apple drink
A remedy for a lot of lifestyle ailments
Cinnamon and coffee marry well in this delicious beverage
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
A delicious mixture of peach juice and chocolate milk
Green and black grapes combine well with fresh mint leaves and soda water to make a refreshing beverage
Where there is chocolate children will be there to grab them
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Start your day with these very flavourful paranthas
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Deliciously crunchy this salad is a sure winner
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Vegetable salad served differently – like kababs strung on to skewers
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
Crunchy and refreshing, this salad is a sure winner
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Roasted beet, pear, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese mingle in this delicious salad
The roasted grains have a wonderful flavour that makes this dish so delightful
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
Khoya and desiccated coconut combine well to make this delicious barfi
Roasted peanuts and sesame seeds give a lovely flavour and texture to these oats laddoos
The addition of grated apples to coconut barfi makes it more nutritious
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
Figs add a wonder flavour, not to forget the nutrients they are rich in, to this popular Indian dessert
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Roasted aubergines have a super flavour of their own which is very palatable
A typical Thai soup made with coconut milk and lemon grass
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
A creamy and flavourful cauliflower soup
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
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
South Indian style khichdi with tamarind gives it a perfect tang.
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Children love Maggi, so make it more flavourful with caramelized onions and garlic
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply 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
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
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