A grand favourite with everyone, these chips can be conveniently made in advance and had with salsa… or you can go for quick stir-fry nachos like this. Since cheesy nachos are a no-no for diabetics, I have added value to the nachos by stir-frying with nutritious vegetables. You will no longer crave for those high-cal cheesy delights once you have tasted this… however, remember that even these cannot be had regularly, but only as an occasional treat!

Roasted vegetables with brown rice, long grained rice when cooked is aromatic and is best suited for this recipe. Oven-roasted vegetables have a unique flavour that sautéed vegetables cannot match with a predominant garlic taste. A complete meal that is full of veggies and all required nutrients.

Zucchini and brinjal sautéed with garlic and layered with a tangy tomato sauce, this delectable baked dish acquires a velvety appearance as it is topped with cheese.

Large pasta shells filled with spinach and cottage cheese and topped with tangy tomato sauce, it is no wonder that children love this dish! A typical party fare, this dish is as good as a delicious and wholesome meal in itself.

A rich tomato pastry base topped with a mouth-watering selection of vegetables and cheese, this delectable dish will excite your taste buds and set your gastronomic juices working in overdrive!

A homemade pie crust houses a creamy filling of cauliflower and broccoli in white sauce, flavoured with pepper and covered with cheese, ready to be baked into a delicacy that none can resist! The pie crust has a superb melt-in-the-mouth texture, which perfectly complements the gooey filling. Just make sure the white sauce is thick enough; otherwise it will ooze through the short crust pastry and make the Cauliflower Broccoli Pie soggy and difficult to eat. Serve the pie immediately to relish the awesomely cheesy texture! A bowl of your favourite soup and a slice of Cauliflower and Broccoli Pie will team up well for a satiating meal.

Filled with the goodness of paneer and corn, this easy to prepare mexican treat resembles a cheese paratha! note that paneer shares the spotlight with mozzarella – because a good melting cheese is an indispensable part of all quesadillas fillings.

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

A distinctly italian pizza flavoured with pesto.

A pesto flavoured creamy corn sauce topped with baby corn and asparagus makes this a great combination.

Bruschettas are of Italian origin and are traditionally prepared by grilling a toast over a wood fire in order to infuse the smoky taste. I have however, used a charcoal barbeque for making these you can also use the electric one if you like or even an oven will do just as well. You can also try other bruschettas like Pesto and Roasted Red Capsicum Bruschetta or Pear and Brie Bruschetta .

Tomato cups scooped and filled with a creamy spaghetti mixture.

A simple, less exotic spinach filling for the whole wheat tartlets. The low - calorie white sauce keeps the snack healthy. For a tea party , you can create a range of different fillings, like in Mixed Sprouts Open Toast , Moong Dal and Paneer Chila , Moong Dal Waffles with Stir-fried Vegetables , Paneer Tikka Kathi Rolls , Red Pepper Triangles with Italian Relish and Spicy Paneer On Toast . Remember however to go easy on the mozzarella cheese even if it is low in calories than other types of processed cheese.

Give the everyday chapatti a kid-friendly makeover! Prepare these chapattis in advance and toast them just before serving to put together a snack that kids will love. Cut each chapatti into small pieces, so it fits easily into the eager little mouths!