by Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)
An African delicacy – it makes an excellent starter to serve with cocktails
Momos are now garnering a lot of appreciated the world over
by Chef Amrita Raichand
These dim sums have a delicious filling wrapped in cabbage leaves
by Chef Rakesh Sethi
Crisply fried chicken wings coated with a spicy and sweet sauce – absolutely delicious
Mixed seafood mixture wrapped around sugarcane sticks and grilled
Stuffed penne pasta deep fried – very yummy
Easy to make yet so very tasty, these chicken balls make great starters
by Chef Saransh Goila
The sweet potatoes balance the spiciness of the chicken pieces
Vermicelli pulao made differently and served with crisp puris
by Chef Shantanu Gupte
Wholesome and tasty, one such parantha will whet the best of appetites
by Chef Shipra Khanna
Sprouts are rich in proteins which are so necessary for growing children
Don’t let the name frighten you, it is not the hot chilli but the capsicums that give these toasts both colour and flavour
Onion stuffed with a flavourful filling, topped with cheese and bake
These tikkis are not only delicious, they are also a powerhouse of necessary nutrients
by Chef Jasmine Dsouza
Pancakes stuffed with fresh coconut mixture
Give these rolls to your kids in their tiffin boxes and be rest assured that the boxes will come back empty
Mutton cooked in flavourful gravy
Colocassia cooked with spinach is so tasty that you won’t be able to resist it
by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Make this dish and your entire house will be filled with flavours that are just irresistible
A classic dish from Kerala – it can become a permanent part of your weekly menu
by Chef Madhu Sneha
This delicious casserole will please the most discerning palates
A simple green pea dish that can be enjoyed with paranthas
A very healthy and delicious dish all the way from Africa – totally satiating
The Thai flavours are very prominent in this beautifully cooked vegetables served with a lovely sauce
Dark and white chocolate mousse served side by side in shot glasses
East meets west in a delicious way
A great way to make kids consume healthy vegetables and fruits
A sweet treat from Burma which is now called Myanmar – sweet dumplings steamed wrapped in banana leaves
Apple gives this cake a gentle crunch which the kids will love
Luscious cake with wonderful coffee flavour
This Italian baked pie is a sight to behold
White chocolates filled with jam
The combination of tea, orange juice and pineapple juice is so very delicious
This tea is served in the Himalayan regions and is supposed to have medicinal properties
No Holi celebration is complete without thandai
Carrot is known to be good for the eyes, hence this drink is beneficial to all
Masala tea topped with cream and chocolate sauce and served
A simply fantastic milk shake to have with your Sunday breakfast
Very refreshing, very nutritious and very tasty too
This unique mixture of raw mango, ripe mango and cranberry juice makes for a refreshing mocktail
Serve this flavourful bread warm and see it disappear in no time
The various seeds lend their nutrients to this bread
These paranthas are indeed a powder house of nutrients
These paranthas make ideal breakfast snack – healthy and tasty
This garlic bread is extra special for olive oil will give it that extra zing
A favourite breakfast snack of the Americans
Methi theplas served with chhunda is a whole some snack that can enjoyed anytime
Spiced missi rotis served with aloo pudina raita are an excellent breakfast snack
A refreshing side dish, it is flavourful and tasty too
Sweet potatoes are known to be super food and when they are presented like this it is raised a few notches
Ginger adds a wonderful zing to this lychee and orange salad
Spinach and mushrooms make a wonderful combination in this delightful salad
By grilling all the vegetables the salad gets a wonderful smoky flavour
A delightful salad of pear, orange, zucchini and cheese spread based dressing
by Chef Shailendra Kekade
Delicately flavoured shrimp salad that’s absolutely delicious
This salad is so very delicious that you would want to have it again and again
A crisp sweet, typically North Indian – you cannot stop at eating one only
by CHEF PRANAV JOSHI
The creamy texture of this vermicelli kheer will win many hearts
These toffees have the flavour of revadi, the popular Rajasthani sweet
The pineapple flavour is simply irresistible – you just can’t stop eating this sheera
by Chef Shazia Khan
Excellent way to make kids eat bottle gourd which is a healthy vegetable
Dried coconut cooked with jaggery and sugar to make chikki
Sesame seeds and jaggery combine well in this crunchy sweet
Parsis love their desserts and this is one of their favourite
Tomato soup with fresh coriander flavour is very refreshing
Celery flavours this soup delicately – very refreshing
A delicious and smooth soup made with prawns and some aromatics
Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children
A very nutritious and creamy soup cooked in Thai style
Roasting the bell peppers and carrots gives this soup a wonder flavour and taste
Bursting with refreshing flavour of lemongrass, this soup is very rejuvenating
Don’t let the name of the recipe worry you, it is not too spicy and your kids will love it
Another delicious dip from the Middle East
Lebanese version of the popular Indian baingan ka bharta – makes an excellent appetizer
Creamy and bursting with flavour of garlic, this dip can be had with vegetable sticks too
This is an anytime temptation – enjoy it with your loved ones
Another delicious Mexican dip to please your palate
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
Bursting with flavour of the cheeses this fondue is truly satisfying
Absolutely delicious this dip will win the most discerning palate
Jalapeno pickle though spicy is very flavourful
A sweet pickle with the goodness of pears
Tangy pickles that will definitely whet your appetite
A popular rice preparation from Uttar Pradesh
Vegetarian version of keema pulao - very nutritious and very delicious
Dal tadka and jeera rice may not sound very exciting, but when you present them this they will please everyone
Leftover rice and dal put to good use – very tasty and nutritious
Quinoa is a healthy option for rice in this pulao
Sprouts, we all know, are rich in proteins and rice in carbohydrate so this is a healthy mixture
In this risotto barley replaces Arborio rice and makes it extremely nutritious
Full of flavour and spicy enjoy this rice preparation to the fullest
This tangy gravy is bursting with flavour
A popular Kolhapuri dish that is served with fiery tambda rassa, mutton curry and bhakri
In this kadhi water chestnut flour replaces gram flour
Toor dal and chana dal cooked with bottle gourd and some flavourful masalas
The yogurt adds a wonderful tartness to this tuvar dal
Gujaratis love their kadhi and make it frequently
The Rajasthanis love their dal full of flavour and spice and this is an excellent example
One of the most popular Punjabi dishes – this one is made healthier with soya wadi replacing onion pakodi
This popular dal made healthy – weight watchers should definitely try this
A delicious brown Bengal gram preparation - a classic Rajasthani dish
A national dish of Thailand and most popular street food
These delicious noodles are served cold but they are simply delicious
Soft and delicious, noodles are mixed with a velvety peanut sauce
Sweet, hot and sour – this noodle dish has everything to satiate all palates
Thai style noodles – extremely flavourful and very tasty
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
Noodles combine well with vegetables to make a tasty dish – it is comfort food at its best
Quinoa gives the pasta a different texture and when cooked thus it is just so tasty
Get the satisfaction of making the pasta yourself by following this great recipe
Excellent way to make the kids eat root vegetables – cook pasta with them
Pasta cooked in Indian style with spinach and corn is just too delicious
One of the most popular Italian pasta dishes which is now well liked in other parts of the world too
Feast on this delicious pasta without any guilt – it is full of essential nutrients
Lasagna sheets topped with cheese sauce, mixed vegetable mixture, processed cheese and mozzarella cheese
The different coloured layers make this dish attractive and at the same time nutritive
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
This bharta makes a wonder and delicious side dish
A simple raita with garlic flavour
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
Cinnamon flavoured apple sauce can be served with any pie
Chinese dishes are incomplete without flavourful sauces such as these two
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