by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
These crispy batter fried fish make an excellent starter
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 Rakesh Sethi
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Fusion of Italian and French cuisines results in this tasty snack
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Tofu tikkas with a distinct flavour of fenugreek
Excellent starter – you must serve this at your next party or enjoy with your loved ones
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
Buns hollowed out, stuffed with baked beans and rice mixture and topped with a cheese slice
by Chef Shazia Khan
Rich in proteins this roll is ideal for growing children
These cutlets make a good starter at any party
A popular Nepalese breakfast – it is healthy too
This is a double delight – French toast stuffed with blueberry mixture
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Carrots add not only a lovely colour but also plenty of essential nutrients
Rich cookies with a delicious crunch of toasted almonds - yummilicious
by Chef Shipra Khanna
The delicate flavour of dates is very endearing
There are some who do not think that parval sabzi cannot be tasty, but this one certainly is
A rich and flavourful chicken preparation served with tempered rice
A popular Maharashtrian dish that pairs well with bhakri – a poor man’s daily meal enjoyed by the rich very often
A typical Portuguese preparation – the sweet, hot and sour sauce makes it extra special
Chicken cooked the Moroccan way with mixed fruit juice
This potato dish is a power house of myriad flaovurs
Corn and potato koftas cooked in a flavourful curry
Simply fantastic is the only way to describe this dessert
A traditional Middle Eastern cake drenched in sugar syrup
A traditional nighttime campfire snack popular all over America and Canada
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
The smoky flavour makes this pineapple ice cream more appealing
A rich and delicious British dessert made with ripe bananas
Serve the custard this way and see the broad smiles on the faces of the kids
Pie stuffed with pears and crumbled sponge cake
The popular snack churros served with grilled fruits and a spicy chocolate sauce
This smoothie has the goodness of a number of fruits
Fresh vegetables blended together to make a flavourful beverage
Banana milk shake gets a twist with chocolate cream biscuits, ice cream and cocoa powder
Non-alcoholic mojito made with apple juice
The combination of the tartness of the citrus fruits and tea is very refreshing
Totally healthy beverage – enjoy without any guilt
Made with typically tropical fruits, this drink is very refreshing
Soymilk is very rich in proteins and is extremely good for growing children
Leftover sambhar put to good use – these paranthas are full of flavour
by Chef Madhu Sneha
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
The combination of green peas and mushrooms taste great when used to make paranthas too
The dough is kneaded with spinach paste, rolled into rotis and cooked spread with egg
Oats and wheat flour kneaded with spring onions to make delicious paranthas
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Try this combination – it is just as tasty as makki di roti aur sarson da saag
Cooling and refreshing, enjoy these two during hot summer days
This is a pickled vegetable salad which is widely dished out in Indonesia
Whenever you want to have a light lunch have a bowl of vegetable salad and a glass of kesar badam milkshake
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
One of the most popular Thai dishes is this papaya salad
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
This crunchy Greek salad should ideally be eaten during the hot summer months
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Difficult to imagine a kheer with garlic, but just make this dish and you will know how tasty it can be
This popular Bengali sweet made with pear jelly
Super creamy, super delicious and enriched with pistachios and almonds – this mousse is a must try
A healthy sweet dish which is very popular in Karnatak
Ruby red delicious fudge made with beetroot
A sweet item which the Bengalis make anytime but specially during festivals
by Chef Saransh Goila
The winter special mithai – gajar halwa made this way can be had even by diet conscious people
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Very popular among the Punjabis, they make this halwa for all special occasions
This beautiful green soup is just as tasty as it looks
The classic French onion soup, full of flavour
Sweet corn soup made in Indian style
A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing
Oats makes this onion-potato soup healthier
A bowl full of this soup and a few slices of garlic bread will fill completely satiate you on cold wintry night
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
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
by Chef Ajay Chopra
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 sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
Make a sumptuous pulao with leftover chicken curry
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brown rice makes this flavourful pulao healthy
This pulao is bursting with flavour, it’s green and it’s nutritious too
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
The healthy curd rice made flavourful and interesting
Vegetable biryani – full of heavenly flavour
Brown chana and spinach add both colour and nutrition to this rice delicacy
Spicy and flavourful, this rice preparation is to die for
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
Kofte made with greens and shallow-fried and served with a flavourful kadhi
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
Green pieces of palak swimming in yellow dal is a sight to behold and a treat for any palate
Chickpeas cooked with a flavourful masala and yogurt
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
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
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Creamy and delicious – enjoy this pasta dish anytime anywhere
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
Penne pasta when cooked in this gently flavoured Pesto sauce is so delicious that you just cannot resist it
Pasta made differently – spinach and cottage cheese makes this dish unique
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
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
Want to serve something healthy make this raita and potato dish and serve with paranthas
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
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
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