Microwave mug cake

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Yummy golden syrup flapjacks

Bake these four-ingredient flapjacks – they're easy to make and ready in half-an-hour. Add chocolate drops, desiccated coconut or sultanas, if you like

Vegan banana bread

Use up your ripe bananas in our vegan banana bread – the perfect breakfast treat to enjoy with your morning cuppa. We love it toasted with peanut butter

Chicken jalfrezi

Instead of calling the Indian takeaway, make your own easy chicken jalfrezi. This curry is also healthy with two of your 5-a-day and a dose of vitamin C

Amazing chocolate cupcakes

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate cupcakes for a party, coffee morning or afternoon tea. Top with buttercream, or perhaps a cream cheese frosting

Spinach & chickpea dhal

Make this quick and easy dhal with just four ingredients: chickpeas, spinach, coconut cream and aubergine pickle. It's vegan, gluten-free and so tasty

Goat’s cheese, strawberry salad and natural ice cream

This tasty fresh dish was created by Romain Van Durmen, Chef De Cuisine at The Chefs Palette in Fairmont The Palm.

Classic chocolate soufflé

This delicious rich dessert by Rajesh Thapa, Pastry Chef at Fairmont The Palm is perfect any night of the week. Serve with London Dairy Pralines and Cream ice cream.

Next level apple crumble

Bake an unforgettable crumble by giving each element a little TLC and choose the topping ingredients to taste. Serve with hot custard, or chilled fresh cream

Sausage & butter bean stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use butter beans to soak up the flavour of spicy sausages in this comforting stew. It's ideal for winter evenings and it takes less than an hour to cook