A superb Italian dish with 2 rich sauces.

Potato and cheese… both are hot favorites with kids! Cheese is high in protein and calcium, a perfect food for growing kids; however it is better to restrict its intake... no thanks to its high fat content. I have used mozzarella cheese instead of cooking cheese as its fat content is comparatively lower.

The sweet potato and spring onion soup is much more than a flavourful appetiser. It is actually a sumptuous meal in its own right. Energy-giving and wholesome sweet potatoes are combined with aromatic spring onions in this delectable soup, which gathers its rich texture and mouth-feel from a cuppa of milk and oodles of fresh cream. It is a wonderful selection for kids as well as elders as it not only satiates hunger but also gives enough energy to handle the action-packed day.

Sherry makes all the difference to this rich gateau.

This nourishing aromatic broth is good for those days when you feel least inclined to cook up a whole meal. Try this when your appetite is better in second and third trimesters. This make a great one dish meal when served with hot dinner rolls or steamed rice. Packed with fibre, protein and iron, this dish is one your family will also love.

The beauty of this pudding is that it is made without using gelatine.

Mushroom might look and taste simple, but not after you have stuffed it with oregano-tinged spinach and corn. With a nutritious filling and a creamy topping, stuffed mushrooms is an awesome starter.

Here is a surprise parcel your guests will be delighted to open! An exciting mixture of onions, sweet corn, fresh cream and curds pepped up with green chillies and coriander, is foil-packed and baked in a pre-heated oven, ready to be delivered to your guests when they arrive. An ideal starter, this tasteful Corn Parcel is sure to trigger the gastronomic machinery into full throttle!

A tangy tomato soup served with a creamy potato soup. Pour both the soups into the bowl simultaneously using 2 ladles. The soups should be of the same density so that they stay separated when served.

A mithai lover's delight! Sumptuous malpuas filled with seasonal fruits and topped with creamy rabri that's made in a jiffy. You can substitute the seasonal fruits with any one fruit of your choice like mango, strawberries etc. Feel free to serve this dessert without the Sizzler tray too. It will be just as delicious, I assure you.

Strawberries and cream… that classic combination. It's the top-of-the-charts dessert in my home during the season. Introduce a light 'n fluffy sponge cake into the equation, and you've got a real winner. Win compliments (and a few hearts of course) this Valentine's with a freshly baked sponge cake smothered in strawberries and whipped cream…And the garnish? More strawberries of course! I've cut it into a heart shape for Valentine's…you can play around with any shape that you like quite easily, with a paper stencil placed on the cake. If I'm in a hurry I buy readymade sponge cake…you just can't go wrong, with strawberries and cream to dress it all up!

A protein-packed paneer topping gives a healthy twist to this all-time favourite with kids.

Iron, required for the continuous supply of blood and nutrients to the brain and keep it functioning efficiently, which is found in applicable amounts in Muesli. Coating the fruits with luscious butterscotch sauce and serving with this crunchy muesli makes them totally irresistible. Watch the kids gobble them up!

Generally, anything with the moghlai tag is splendorous, and so is this baby potato preparation! moghlai aloo features the winning combination of potatoes and peas in a rich white gravy comprised of curds flavoured with a pungent paste and mild spice powders too. Serve hot with rice or indian breads, for a memorable meal.