Recipes from Than Htike Aung, Chef de Cuisine of La Mer, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Kids won't eat garlic? Try this hummus recipe – it's ready in 15 minutes

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Hummus is so easy to make and beats shop-bought varieties every time. Try it with vegetable crudités in your packed lunch

Think hummus means just chickpeas? Think again – you can make a gorgeous beetroot version

It's easy to make your own hummus (or houmous). Whip up a batch of this delicious chickpea dip in just 10 minutes

Try something new with aubergines and make them the main part of your meal with this veggie dish

Make lamb steaks go further with this simple light supper idea

Forget potatoes, try this tasty mash made with chickpeas – you'll be hooked in no time

The hummus potatoes are the perfect addition to flavoursome spring lamb in this recipe