by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Cottage cheese cubes marinated in a flavourful marinade with some vegetables, grilled and served with salsa
Cottage cheese batons skewered, coated with a spicy marination, rolled in sesame seeds and shallow-fried
Poha cutlets have a delicious crunch that is so irresistible
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Marinated mushrooms and coloured capsicums skewed onto satay sticks and pan cooked
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Famous Rajasthani snack – green chillies stuffed with potato mixture and batter fried
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
A favourite of the Bengalis, they generally make this snack during special occasions
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
High in protein, these cheelas are a delight to make and serve
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Here English muffins form the base of a pizza
So easy and fast to make and it is eaten equally fast
A popular Swiss breakfast snack
Sweet potatoes are considered super food and when served this way the kids will finish them super fast
Spinach lends its lovely emerald colour while roasted sesame seeds lend a delightful crunch to these tikkis
Tacos stuffed with lettuce, sautéed marinated prawns and pear salsa
Fish fillets marinated in 3 different marinades and steamed
A simple green pea dish that can be enjoyed with paranthas
Serve this piping hot with garlic bread especially on a cold wintry day and feel completely satiated
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
Talk of Thai food and green curry or red curry comes to your mind. So here’s how to make green curry
This is a great way to feed kids with proteins and other necessary nutrients
Grilled salmon fillets served with Japanese style mushroom sauce
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
This soufflé is served warm and tastes absolutely delicious
Wonderfully creamy and oh so delicious is this ice cream made with mozzarella cheese
Trifle with predominant flavour of orange is very refreshing
Semi frozen dessert from Italy it has a creamy texture though it is set in the freezer
by Chef Saransh Goila
An unusual pudding made with coconut milk and nigella seeds
As the name suggests this is an age old English favourite pudding
Oats and honey make these chocolate blocks healthier
Assamese tea is known for its special fragrance, enjoy it with a touch of fresh mint
by Chef Shazia Khan
Carrots contain beta carotene which are very good for health
A delicious combination of pears, pomegranate pearls and yogurt – healthy and tasty
The non-alcoholic version of Bloody Mary – absolute delight
A cooling drink, ideal during the hot summer months
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Amalgamation of myriad flavours, a cup of this tea will pep you up instantly
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
These rotis have so many flavours mingling together to satiate you completely
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
This wholesome salad will serve as a one meal dish
Toasted bread squares add to the crunch of this delicious salad
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Full of proteins and taste this salad is wholesome too
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
Whenever you want to have a light meal, have this salad – it is really delicious
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
Apples cooked with reduced milk, dried fruits and served garnished with saffron
Moong dal kheer cooked in South Indian style
One of the most popular Bengali sweets can be made in various flavours and they are all very delicious
by Chef Ajay Chopra
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
Lord Ganesh will certainly be happy to be offered these lovely looking and delicious modaks
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Almonds give taste and body to the soup whereas basil adds a delicate flavour
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Chicken ball soup – a favourite of the Sikkimese. Very refreshing especially during cold winter days
Mildly spiced this soup is wholesome and delicious
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Cabbage lends a delicious crunch to this delicious pulav
South Indian version of the popular khichdi – very delicious
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Mixed sprouts make this rice dish very nutritious besides adding a wonderful flavour and taste
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
Don’t know where this dal got its name from, but it definitely is delicious
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
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
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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 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
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