by Chef Madhu Sneha
These paneer topped fingers make excellent starters
by Chef Saransh Goila
These chicken seekh kebabs are stuffed with spinach and cheese mixture – a wonderful starter
by Chef Amrita Raichand
Vol au vent shells filled with a flavourful broccoli mixture
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Mozzarella sticks rolled in chicken breasts and shallow fried
Originally this dish is very spicy but here we have toned down the spice level for the kids
You can savour these endlessly – such is their taste
This popular Sindhi dish gets an international touch with pepper powder and chilli flakes
Serve your kids cereal in this way and they will want have it every day
by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
Any time snack – flavourful and piquant corn on the cob can be enjoyed especially during monsoon
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
These bars are a powerhouse of nutrition
The name of these cookies may be monster, but the taste is absolutely delicious
The contrasting colours of spinach and cottage cheese make this quiche look as good as it tastes
Crisp ghughras stuffed with a sweet dry fruit mixture
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
In this recipe the vadas are not deep fried but poached in boiling water
Bengali favourite begun bhaja turned into pizza – surprisingly delicious
Potato cutlets served with a flavourful tomato gravy
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
Small potatoes cooked in a highly flavourful gravy with turnips
Spicy and oozing with Mexican flavours, this chicken dish is simply lip smacking
Lotus stem cooked thus can be very tasty
The combination of chicken mince balls, Mexican rice and nachos make a complete meal
Chicken breasts poached in flavoured water and served with spiced pumpkin mash
Green peas and mushrooms are a wonderful combination and when cooked thus they are simply divine
by Chef Ajay Chopra
Fresh strawberries rolled in a dough sheet, sliced, baked and served with custard
This dessert looks as delicious as it looks lovely
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Chocolate in any form is a favourite with most people – both young and old
Gulab jamuns add the Indian touch to this wonderful crème bluee
Pears poached in grape juice and served filled with cream cheese mixture
This cake looks like a snowy mountain and is also rich and delicious
You will be pleasantly surprised to realize that pumpkin can be made into a delicious pudding
Cupcakes decorated as bunny rabbits will find more favour with the kids
Apple and cinnamon make a great combination but when you add orange juice and clove powder the taste is further enhanced
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Ideal beverage to cool you down on hot summer days
These home remedies are easy to follow and an ideal way to maintain good health
Chilled tea – ideal drink for the hot summer days
Super nutritious smoothie – start your kids’ days with it and see them full of energy the whole day
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
Cooling drink with the zing of ginger
Jal jeera is a favourite drink of most Indians – it’s not only tasty it also is good for digestion
A refreshing drink to pep you up instantly
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
Paranthe stuffed with a spicy kidney beans mixture
Paranthas stuffed with a flavourful broccoli mixture is a taste you will not forget
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
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
Paranthas stuffed with tempered sprouted moong
Crunchy, tasty and full of wonderful flavours this salad is nutritious too
Fabulous salad – crunchy, bursting with flavour and simply irresistible
Sweet and sour healthy salad
This salad is a powerhouse of nutrients
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
A simple Italian salad made with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella salad
A blend of different textures and flavours blending well together, this salad is very palatable
Healthy and wholesome – an ideal salad for weight watchers
Crunchy and delicious, this salad is very refreshing
Sweet rice preparation enriched with saffron and dried fruits
Chocolate dough shaped into Lord Ganpati and set in the refrigerator
The combined nutrients of dates and figs are very good for growing children
Make good use of leftover cake, turn them into laddoos
Mango and sago pudding topped with desiccated coconut and served
Sorghum flour cooked with ripe bananas, milk and jaggery to make a nutritious halwa
The rose chikki adds colour, flavourand a wonderful taste to this dish
Yes you can make laddoos with urad dal too
Oats add a nice creamy texture to this tomato soup
Wontons stuffed with oats and served with a vegetable soup
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
Spicy and hot mixed vegetable soup
It’s a cold soup that is absolutely delicious and nutritious too
A traditional Tibetan vegetable soup that is best enjoyed during cold wintry days
Sweet corn chicken soup made healthier
The delicate orange colour and creamy texture makes this soup a sure winner
A delicious eggplant dip that goes well with bread as well as pita
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Roasted eggplant dip flavoured with parsley
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
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
Next time there is leftover rice, do make this dish – it is absolutely fabulous
An excellent one pot dish – make this when you are feeling too lazy to cook a 3 course meal
Layers of fragrant rice and methi-makai mixture are a treat to see and eat
This paella is especially for the vegetarians
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
Enriched with dried fruits, this pulao is fit for a king
Very popular rice dish from Karnataka – it is always included in the menu for special occasions
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
Soya nuggets add a new dimension to this delicious kadhi
This kadhi looks good, tastes great and is nutritious too
Three dals cooked together with simple masalas
A traditional Gujarati dal made with a mixture of three dals and aromatic ingredients
Moong dal cooked with masoor dal and tempered with a flavourful tempering
Solachi kadhi, meaning this kadhi is made with kokum
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
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
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
A delicious preparation of crisply fried noodles served with a tangy vegetable sauce
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
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
Raviolis stuffed with spiced pumpkin and ricotta cheese and served with sautéed shallots and tomato
Rice noodles cooked with vegetables and schezwan sauce
Colourful, cheesy and delicious is the best way to describe this pasta dish
Spaghetti tossed in Thai curry and some other masalas
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
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
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
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
This concoction has a lot of medicinal value
An excellent ayurvedic face mask
Capellini pasta tossed with pesto and served with grilled lobster
A popular Italian dish – pasta served with a flavourful sauce
Pesto made differently with green zucchini instead of basil leaves