by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
by Chef Ajay Chopra
This is a vegetarian version of the popular Egyptian snack
Grilled marinated vegetables served with a delicious peanut sauce – a traditional dish of Thailand
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
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 Saransh Goila
Call it canapés or open sandwich, this is a super delicious snack
Excellent as starters, they go very well with cocktails
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Raw bananas never tasted so good as when made into crisp cutlets
Omelette made healthier with spinach is absolutely delicious
Mixed vegetable mixture rolled in chapattis and served
This combination may be unusual but it is rather tasty
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
Want to serve something special and different at your next party – here is just the recipe for you
by Chef Shazia Khan
Even the fussiest child will enjoy this healthy porridge
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
The North Indians love their chillas and served this way you will like it too
Serve this tasty combination with paranthas and enjoy the feast
Generally cooked in a pottery pot, you can cook it in a pan too
Light green and dark green merge together to make a tasty dish
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
Bursting with flavour this mixed vegetable curry is fit for a nawab
People who don’t like ladyfingers will be won over with this dish
A comfort food especially on a cold wintry night to enjoyed with family sitting around a wood fire
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Perhaps the most popular Chinese dessert, served with some icecream they are simply delicious
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
This soufflé is served warm and tastes absolutely delicious
The kids will simply love this dessert – even those who do not like to eat bananas
The traditional Italian dessert is made special with coconut milk
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
Thandai gives this melon smoothie an Indian touch
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
As the name suggests this drink is a dream come true
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Enjoy this sorbet on a scorching day and feel instantly rejuvenated
Feeling lethargic? Sip a glass of this delicious beverage and feel instantly rejuvenated
Very refreshing beverage
Masaledaar guava smoothie
This drink can prevent flu
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
Don’t want to eat the leftover fried rice? Turn it into a parantha and you will simply love it
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Sweet potato and kidney beans salad served warm is very filling
This sprouted bean salad is healthy and extremely delicious
This popular American salad is presented like a butterfly especially for children
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
by Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor
This salad is wholesome and can make a complete meal
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
These two dishes are ideal to be served during the summer months
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
Gujiyas stuffed with fresh coconut filling are so very tasty that they get consumed in no time
The ever popular semiya payasam made healthy
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Be it a special occasion or just guests visiting, Bengalis will dish up a plate of sandesh
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Bread slices get a sweet makeover with this quick and easy halwa
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Tomato soup is a favourite with most kids, and this twist will make them love it more
Mushroom soup made in Indian style
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
A rich pulao with dried fruits and vegetables – simply delicious
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
This khichdi is not bland as the usual khichdis, it is bursting with flavours
A South Indian speciality, Chitranna when served with pineapple raita makes a delicious and wholesome meal
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
The ever popular Indian khichdi goes international cooked this way
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
Cholar dal served with luchi is very popular in Bengal
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
The ever popular sarson da saag served in a new avatar
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
Walnuts and pinenuts add a wonderful crunch to this delicious fig jam
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
All jams are welcome and this apple jam is sure to win hearts
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
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
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