A blockbuster featuring your favourite stars – potato and green peas! delectable patties of potatoes and green peas spiced up with a masala paste and a dash of lemon are drowned in a tangy, homemade tomato sauce. If this is not enough to trigger your appetite, the potato and green peas patties in tomato sauce is coated with grated cheese and served piping hot so that the aroma lingers in the air taunting you to dip your spoon into it!

Vegetables and Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is a delight to behold and a treat for the taste buds. The colourful veggies, vibrant tomato sauce and contrasting white sauce come together in a perfect way to delight the diners. This is a simple yet fulfilling preparation of juicy corn, crunchy veggies and spaghetti mixed with homemade tomato sauce, topped with white sauce and cheese, and baked to enhance the flavour, texture and aroma.

A favourite Italian dessert of a sinfully rich chocolate cake sandwiched with a fruity ricotta filling topped with coffee cream. "ricotta" is a fresh and creamy soft Italian cheese similar to cottage cheese, but with a sweeter flavour, ideal for savouries and desserts. I have used freshly made cream cheese instead of ricotta for this recipe which gives very good results. You may need to increase the quantity of cream for the filling if the cream cheese seems too dry. If you like, you can even add fresh fruits in the ricotta filling. You can also try other interesting chocolaty desserts like Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream , Sizzling Brownie or Chocolate Walnut Fudge .

The mention of Milan produces immediate thoughts of the wonderful risotto named after the city. Risottos are best made using a special kind of Italian rice called “arborio” which is cooked with garlic and onions. The trick to prepare a perfect risotto is slow cooking of rice and judicious stirring. The risotto must be prepared as close to serving time as possible as it is best when freshly prepared. Serve other Italian dishes with this like Pizzas and Garlic Bread .

A taste enhancer which can be made in advance and can be stored in refrigerator for later use. This versatile sauce blends well with pastas, salads etc.

Dip into this delightfully cold, refreshing blend of asparagus and cheese, pepped up with a sprinkling of salt and pepper.

These nutritious little cups of bread hold a medley of colourful vegetables and fruits.

A peppy noodle preparation easily made with readymade sauces and chopped vegetables. The Quick Masala Noodles has a nice crunch thanks to the chunky pieces of sautéed veggies. The cream imparts a rich feel to this dish, while the sauces impart a pungent tanginess. Colourful capsicums and juicy tomatoes are a must-add to this recipe, and it is also important to de-seed the tomatoes to retain the crunch and avoid gooeyness. Enjoy this delightful Quick Masala Noodles with a generous garnish of cheese.

Risotto is a classic Italian preparation of rice simmered with cheese, milk, cream and pepper. In this sumptuous Spinach and Carrot Risotto, veggies, tomato purée and mixed herbs enhance the classic risotto by adding more crunch, tang, aroma and of course, flavour. Always serve risottos fresh off the pan, as the cheese tends to become gummy as it cools down. Also, make sure the rice is fully cooked as a risotto is supposed to be slightly mushy, with all the ingredients gelling well together.

Yes these are the all-time-favourite baked potatoes which are spiced with the traditional baharat powder to let the recipe find place in this book. Spinach is not added in the original baked potatoes, but here it imparts a flavor liked by the lebanese thus it is included.

A richly coloured, flavoured and textured punjabi curry.

It is difficult to find a recipe that will please everybody. This novel recipe of vegetable and cheese layers with a splattering of spaghetti in between is sure to satisfy a connoisseur’s inner urge while also appeasing a kid’s quest for fun. It would be a good choice for a potluck or children’s party. Cheese biscuits are sprinkled on top to add a tempting, crispy feel, while the dollop of butter gives it a lovely, gourmet finish. Serve warm along with Spinach and Bean Pizza and end with refreshing and tangy Orange Soda with Vanilla Ice- Cream .

Whether you like your soups light and herby or thick and sumptuous, you can do it all with the microwave! here is a soothing and filling soup that is sure to warm the diner’s heart. A ‘potage’ is a thick soup, in this case made with potatoes. It is topped with an assortment of vegetables and cream, making this recipe visually, nutritionally and gastronomically appealing.

The name says it all! this soup is quick-to-make, creamy and nutritious. Moreover, it is any day, everyday fare because it is made of ingredients easily available in the market, and you do not have to go hunting for a large-format supermarket. As advised in the recipe, use plenty of milk to make the soup thick and temptingly creamy, but remember not to overcook the veggies as they add an enjoyable level of crunchiness to the soup.