Ruttab rangina (traditional date dessert)

Recipe from Shaikha Al Ali, a Marketing major student at Zayed University Dubai, and founder of the cookery blog,
www.whenshaikhacooks.com.

Raspberry & mango yogurt parfait

Need a quick, prep-ahead dessert? This raspberry and mango parfait is ideal. If you have any crumble mix leftover, you can eat it for breakfast the next day

Lamb suya

Try this popular Nigerian dish of skewered, marinated lamb served with a flavourful peanut spice mix. The succulent, smoky meat has a nutty, spicy finish

Grilled fish with samphire

Take two whole tilapia, sea bass or sea bream, and marinate in spices for this Nigerian-inspired recipe. Cook on the barbecue and serve with fried yam

Next level baked strawberry cheesecake

Elevate strawberry cheesecake with a buttery crust and baked filling that’s velvety and rich while still being light. It’s a stunning summertime dessert

Summery beans & herby green aïoli

Make this summer bean stew and use it as a base for three meals. Using dried beans is a cost-effective cooking option. See the three extra recipes below

Thai basil pork stir-fry

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

This recipe is inspired by the spicy and savoury Thai favourite pad kra pao. You can adjust the amount of chillies to suit your taste

Terrazzo jelly cheesecake

Try this bright and playful dessert. Cubes of jelly are suspended in a creamy cheesecake to create a contrast of textures and a pretty terrazzo effect

Fruit rice paper rolls with coulis dip

Fill rice paper wrappers with tropical fruit for a dessert that’s portable and perfect for a picnic. Serve with our mixed berry coulis for dunking

Strawberry sandos

Pack up a family picnic and take these moreish Japanese-inspired sweet sandwiches for dessert, filled with sweet whipped cream and strawberries

Gooseberry & almond clafoutis

Sharp, tangy gooseberries are the perfect foil to sweet, melt-in-the-mouth clafoutis. Enjoy warm or cold

Roasted asparagus & labneh flatbreads with salted almond dukkah

Get inspired by Middle Eastern flavours – these flatbreads are topped with roasted asparagus and salted almond dukkah. Save the leftover dukkah for other recipes