Monsoon treats from my mom’s kitchen

Every year the rains bring with it numerous illnesses. Doctors and parents advice that you watch what you eat and preferable eat home cooked food. My mother’s not different. Every year during the months of these showers she dishes out some delectable treats for me. Here I am sharing some recipes...

July 6th, 2012 | Recipes | Read More

Mango delight

It’s the season of the king of fruits – Mango. The Punekar got Chef Mayur Tiwari of Pune Marriott Hotels and Convention Centre to give us two of his favourite mango recipes to try out this summers. Take a look! RAW MANGO ARUGULA SALAD A perfect option for a mid-meal snack. Ingredients 30...

May 18th, 2012 | Recipes | Read More

Summer Cocktails: Beat the heat!

It’s summer time and the best way to beat the heat is with some cool and yummy cocktails. The Punekar got in touch with Pravin Shetty from MiAMi at Pune Marriott and Convention Centre as he lists out some easy to make cocktails for us. Summer cocktails are all about drinks which look colourful...

April 11th, 2012 | Recipes | Read More

Drink in style : 5 best cocktails

Having a small party for your friends or planning a BBQ night with them? Pairing the right kind of drink with the right kind of food is really important. Here are some cocktails that will add that extra zing to your evening with friends. These easy to make recipes not only save time but will...

February 17th, 2012 | Recipes | Read More

Chinese New Year Special: Dish out these sumptuous delicacies!

For centuries now, food has played a major role in Chinese New Year celebrations. Certain food considered ‘lucky’ is served throughout the two weeks of celebrations. This celebration is also called as the Spring Festival which is considered as the most important festival in China. It is that...

January 20th, 2012 | Recipes | Read More

Christmas treats

This Christmas treat your guest to some warm and exclusive desserts. Executive Chef Sahdev Mehta from Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi shares with us two delicious recipes. Plum pudding Prepared out of bread crumb and fruits soaked in liquor, this plum pudding is simply yum and irresistible. Ingredients 250...

December 22nd, 2011 | Recipes | Read More

This Navratri dig into some delicacies made out of Varai

If you are among the few who choose to fast during all the nine days of Navratri, we tell you how to make it interesting with some lip-smacking recipes. Our reader Sindhu Bhadange shares three healthy and enjoyable recipes prepared from the very popular Maharashtrian speciality Varai. Varai thalipeeth Ingredients 2...

September 30th, 2011 | Recipes | Read More

Bite into the healthy and appetizing Green Pulav

As the month of Sharvan begins, many families choose to follow a strict vegetarian diet. To make your vegetarian meal delicious, our reader Mr Vaidyanathan Vishwanathan shares a recipe of Green Pulav that comes straight from his kitchen. Ingredients 4 Green Chillies (slit it long) 1 Capsicum cut...

July 30th, 2011 | Recipes | Read More

Savour the flourless soft centred hot Chocolate Cake

Executive Chef Sahdev Mehta of ‘The Courtyard by Marriott’, Pune Hinjewadi shares a delicious recipe of hot chocolate cake with yummy raspberry sauce. The recipe is a complete winner and a popular demand at the hotel. Ingredients 360 gm Felchin Dark Chocolate, chopped 200 gm unsalted butter,...

July 2nd, 2011 | Recipes | Read More

Cooking with beer

Beer has been one of the age old drinks and often enjoyed before meals. Being one of the most satisfying and cooling beverages, it is quite a surprise that it was overlooked as a cooking ingredient for years. However, there was one person who thought of it. Executive Chef Sahdev Mehta of The Courtyard...

May 24th, 2011 | Recipes | Read More

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