Recipe Sifter

Mother’s day is a time of appreciation and what better way to show her than creating some indulgent and healthy chocolate waffles, amongst all the other loving gestures….In less than half an hour you’ll have made her feel extra special! A little bit of trivia – Mother’s day was originally celebrated in 1907 by Anna Jarvis as she held a memorial in honour of her mother and thereafter she embarked on a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognised holiday.

Apple Skewers in almond caramel--Warm fruit delight for the little sweet tooth.

Chocolate coffee melts unsweetened chocolate into strong instant coffee with milk and sugar for a frothy stovetop mocha. Old-fashioned cafe au lait meets chocolate, finished with whipped cream and cocoa.

Whether you say tomayto or tomahto, whether you consider the tomato a fruit or a vegetable, one thing is for sure, tomato dishes are an essential for men – several studies have supported the link between lycopene in tomatoes and the prevention of prostate cancer. Obviously all of us, young and old will benefit from these fruits which are bursting with essential goodness – Vitamin C, fibre, folic acid, potassium and choline all help support heart health as well as other conditions. Tomatoes are also a great source of the antioxidants beta-carotene and lutein, which along with lycopene are vital for eye health. Combined with Nori(a seaweed), a high nutrient provider, this delicate dish is simply a bundle of health.

Overnight yeast-raised waffles with a tangy sourdough-style depth and crisp-shattering exterior. Mix the batter the night before, beat in eggs at dawn, and serve with maple syrup or fruit.

Giant chocolate chip cookies baked in foil pans to hold their extra-thick shape. Butter and shortening blend creates crispy edges and soft, melty centers loaded with chocolate.

This is a really simple recipe to make and all the prep and cooking can be done in under half an hour, so there really is no excuse not to give it a go. They will last for up to 7 days, if stored in an airtight container, so are perfect to make in batches and snack on throughout the week.

This Korean-Chinese fusion dish features chewy wheat noodles topped with a rich, savory black bean sauce made from chunjang, a fermented soybean paste. The sauce is stir-fried with diced pork belly or beef, onions, zucchini, and potatoes.

Silky chocolate truffles with semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and egg yolks rolled in cocoa powder. Five-ingredient French-style confection that turns pantry basics into an elegant gift.

Delight your family this weekend with Badshahi Chicken. With the richness of kaju and magic of Dabur Hommade Ginger-Garlic Paste, your Badshahi Chicken is all set to rock.

Old-style wheat biscuits: tender, fluffy whole-wheat biscuits made with canola oil and a quick buttermilk substitute. A homestyle baked good ready in 30 minutes flat.

Gobhi Paratha: Indian stuffed cauliflower flatbread made with whole-wheat dough and a spiced filling of cauliflower, cumin, turmeric and green chili. Pan-fried in ghee until golden.

Chilled green pea soup blends sweet frozen peas with thyme, onion, and minute tapioca for a velvety low-fat, low-calorie soup that works hot or cold. The tapioca thickens without flour or cream. Five minutes of standing time, twenty minutes total cook.

Butter Chicken undoubtedly scores the number one position as the most loved and favoured non-veg dishes from north India. With its roots in the Mughlai cuisine, Butter Chicken is a rich, buttery, slightly sweet and flavourful dish that is best enjoyed with naan or kulcha (Indian breads).

This delicious and creamy avocado smoothie makes such a fantastic breakfast or snack. It’s high in fibre, vitamin K, potassium and folate – and has only 166 calories per glass. We’ve used coconut cream in this recipe, which is the cream from a can of full fat coconut milk that’s been left refrigerated. If you find this recipe too creamy for you, you can also add some of the liquid from the can too.

Brownies with peanut butter topping take fudgy cocoa squares and crown them with melted peanut butter chips spread into a silky icing. Brown sugar deepens the cocoa, peanut butter chips melt right in the pan. A two-layer treat from one bowl.