Occasion & Party recipes

A crostini is a small toast topped with a variety of ingredients, which is served as an appetiser. Native to Tuscany, the crostini range offers several classic toppings to choose from. This one consists of caramelised pepper and olives that are bound with cheese, used atop crusty whole wheat bread. ....

This is a different way of adding fruits to your diet. Ripe diced pineapple is cooked with an aromatic blend of spices and simmered in coconut milk. The iron and the fibre levels in this curry are good and the coconut adds to the protein and energy content. If you are not fond of pineapple, ....

Kids go gaga over jam tarts as they enjoy the crisp tarts and the juicy, sweet filling of jam. These jam treats are a superior alternative to store-bought jam tarts as they are made with wholesome wheat flour pastries. Make these scrumptious pastries easily at home and load them with your kids’ favo ....

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The Lemon and Pineapple Ice-Cream is a zesty surprise, because it has the soft luscious texture that we always look forward to in an ice-cream, combined with peppy citrus flavours. The refreshing flavour seems to multiply the joy of having ice-cream! Using a combination of fresh cream and milk ....

Everyday cucumber and exotic asparagus come together to make a lovely salad, dressed in a luscious salad cream that is resplendent with the catchy tones of mustard paste, pepper and lemon juice. Cucumber is an ingredient that never fails to make a dish feel refreshing, due to its juicy and cru ....

This heavenly Whole Wheat Fresh Fruits Pie just melts in your mouth, giving way to a burst of fruity flavours! The secret to getting a pie right is in preparing the dough properly. Here we tell you how to go about it, right from rubbing the ingredients together to making the dough with milk. U ....

A delicacy from Konkan cuisine, Gajbaje is a dish of mixed vegetables in a spicy coconut curry. The dish is quite easy to prepare – veggies are cooked till soft and then flavoured with a peppy coconut paste and finally topped with a traditional tempering, which instantly boosts the flavour and aroma ....

The Lemon and Peach Delight is a kid’s dream come true – and equally enjoyable for adults too! A layer of canned peaches is covered with tangy and wobbly jelly and refrigerated, to make this awesome dessert. Shaped like a ring, this dainty treat is a pretty sight to behold. Its lemony aroma is ....

Popular in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, a ‘cobbler’ is a type of dish in which sweet, fruity or savoury mixtures are topped with a batter, flour-mix, biscuits or dumplings and baked. This process gives the dish a unique texture, with a crumbly crust and a succulent filling. ....

This irresistible snack is a perfect example of culinary innovation. It is easy, quick and super tasty! All you need to do is make dainty cups out of apples, and fill it with mixed fruits and glistening strawberry jelly cubes flavoured with chaat masala. The chaat masala gives this dish a spic ....

Stuffed Bulgur and Brinjal Bake is a really off-beat and totally exotic dish that is sure to be enjoyed by everybody! Bulgur wheat is cooked with delicious veggies, tangy tomato sauce, aromatic herbs and spices, and stuffed into large brinjals. This mouth-watering arrangement is then baked wit ....

Here is a dashing vegetable stew that will make any meal seem super exciting! An assortment of colourful and juicy veggies like beans, carrots, cauliflower and beans is cooked with whole spices and tomato ketchup to make a tangy and aromatic stew. The highlight of this recipe, however, is the ....

Sweet and Sour Ginger is a tongue-tickling accompaniment, served with Chinese dishes. It has a very exciting flavour, with the zing of ginger, the tang of lemon and the sizzle of vinegar. A dash of sugar helps to highlight all the other ....

The mellow flavour and pleasant aroma of peaches go very well with the spicy notes of cinnamon and dry ginger. This winning formula is the secret behind the success of this soft and spongy cake. Canned peaches and crunchy walnuts are worked into the cake batter, which is beautifully flavoured ....

This cake is all about nuts, nuts and more nuts! This scrumptious treat is very easy to prepare. You start with a base of crushed Marie biscuits, top it with loads of nuts and condensed milk, and bake it for a while for the ingredients to set into the form of a delectable cake. A sprinkling of ....

Even words like heavenly do not do full justice to this dessert , which is really beyond comparison. Pears, stewed in sugar along with whole spices like cinnamon and cloves, is laced with lemon juice, and topped with ....

Readymade popcorn is nice and crunchy when you buy the tub and munch on it right away. But, if you buy a large quantity and bring it home for a party or get-together, it loses its crunch in no time at all! Why opt for that option, when you can easily make crisp and fresh popcorn right at home, t ....

Here is a fruity-nutty dessert in the form of an exciting pizza! In this innovative creation, a base of crushed almonds is topped with a creamy curd-based sauce and juicy fruits. Allowed to set in the refrigerator for sometime, you get a delicious Fresh Fruit and Almond Pizza, which is ideal t ....

Experience a mind-blowing burst of flavours on your palate when you bite into this Baked Carrot and Spring Onion Open Toast. Made of hot dog rolls topped with a delicious mixture of white sauce, carrots and spring onions, this open toast gets its fabu ....

This salad features a combination of veggies that is typical of Oriental cuisine, with loads of capsicum, carrots, bean sprouts and spring onions. A zesty sesame oil based dressing with sesame seeds, lemon juice and soya sauce matches perfectly with these veggies, to give you a mind-blowing salad. ....

Who can resist the charm of the King of Fruits? A lusciously smooth and tasty sauce of mango pulp and curds adds to the allure of assorted fruits like apple, pear and kiwi in this fruity dessert. You can mix-and-match different fruits, but we suggest you use bananas as it helps to balance the flavou ....

Two tangy ingredients come together into a peppy drink, which will add a dash of fun to your day! Pineapple and orange juices are mixed with chilled soda, to get a refreshing drink with a tingling mouth-feel. The highlight of this recipe, however, is the garnish of chopped orange segments whic ....

Rich in zinc, calcium and protein, this lip-smacking Spicy Red Chana Subzi along with roti and curds will make a sumptuous and complete meal. This recipe makes use of the popular pav bhaji masala along with tomatoes, onions and other spice powders, to produce a rich flavour that tickles the taste bu ....