by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Delicious starter cooked in Chinese style
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Spicy mushroom mixture mixed with sushi rice, shaped into balls and deep fried
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Hara bhara kebab is one of the most popular starter at most parties
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Galawati means melt in the mouth and these kababs are just that - heavenly
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
These cheese balls have universal appeal and will be enjoyed by both children and adults
Batter fried chicken sausages – another tasty way of serving sausages
Soft, melt in the mouth and simply delicious kebabs
These nutritious tikkis make excellent starters
by Chef Saransh Goila
This pizza will disprove those who believe that pizza is a junk food
Serve this bread with cups of hot tea
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Tuna sandwiches are well loved but this time use the tuna mixture to fill up canapé shells and enjoy them
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Zara hat ke sabudana khichdi which is very easy on the palate
Children’s favourite and adult’s delight
Tasty bars made with carrot and walnuts - delicious
The name says it all – just relish it with tall glass of chilled lemonade
by Chef Madhu Sneha
Waffles made with ginger bread batter - superb
Green peas adds a new dimension to the popular baingan bharata
Sarson ka saag, a winter speciality in Punjab, is something the Punjabis savour with makai ki roti
The popular Punjabi dish palak paneer made this way is both healthy and delicious
Tofu is a healthy replacement for paneer in this simply curry
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Bursting with flavour and taste this Thai delicacy is now popular the world over
A rich and delicious dish – chicken cooked in Awadhi style, fit for royalty
Both the cheese make mashed potatoes richer and tastier
A semi-dry, sweet and spicy vegetables – a Chinese speciality
What a combination of pears and apples – just too good
The lovely pink colour is appetizing enough and the taste is an added attraction
So easy to make yet so very delicious
Make this cake for your daughter and see her eyes lit up with joy
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
A healthy phirni indeed – enjoy it with your family
Hot chocolate mixture mixed with dark chocolate ice cream to make a delicious beverage
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
Rich, healthy and delicious, this smoothie will win many hearts
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
Fresh pomegranate juice frozen and served
Rich, creamy with delicate flavour of nuts, this milk is a very pleasant beverage
Ideal drink to pep up the children when they come home tired from the play field
Cranberry juice and strawberry crush lend their lovely pink colour to this delicious beverage
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
The popular gujarati snack served with tangy tomato garlic chutney is completely satiating
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
You cannot think of Gujarati snacks and forget khakhra
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
by Chef Shazia Khan
This salad platter will be licked clean within minutes of serving
Sweet and sour healthy salad
Brightly colourful this salad is a connoisseur’s delight
The flavour of kaffir lime leaves dominates this salad making it more refreshing
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
This cooked salad is very refreshing
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
A popular Punjabi sweet dish that is usually served during cold winter days
Pears added to payasam and served with malpua
A powerhouse of nutrients – you can enjoy this even if you are a weight watcher
by Chef Shipra Khanna
You can enjoy these tempting laddoos anytime – it will really pep your up
Deep red in colour this halwa is full of nutrients
The best way to make kids consume the healthy pumpkin is to serve them this soup
A soothing soup – ideal for the summer
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Broccoli and apple soup with a gentle flavour of lemon rind
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
Highly flavoured coconut soup with additional taste of miso paste
Not only does this soup have a lovely colour, it is super delicious
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Hummus is one of the best loved dips and here it is made more interesting with the addition of spinach and capsicum
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Indian gooseberries are known for their high vitamin C content and is one of the healthiest ingredient
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
Delicious biryanis can be made with various combinations and this one is just too tasty
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Plenty of eggs and cheddar cheese make this pulao creamy and totally lip smacking
Enjoy this vegetable fried rice with any spicy Chinese gravy dish
An Italian traditional dish – rice cooked with mushrooms, cheese and cream
Nutritious and wholesome this risotto is a pleasure to eat
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
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
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
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
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
Boiled toor dal gives this pasta dish an Indian twist
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
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
Pears and plums cooked together make a wonderful jam
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
A simple raita with garlic flavour
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
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