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.

Oreo cheesecake

Treat dinner guests to a crowdpleasing no-bake dessert using just six ingredients, including Oreo cookies

Biscoff cheesecake

Whip up this easy, no-bake cheesecake for Biscoff fans. You can prep ahead and keep it chilled, so there’s more time to spend with guests

One-pan black bean shakshuka

Let Texas meet Mexico in this Middle Eastern-style brunch. Leave out the eggs for a really quick vegan chilli that you can use to fill burritos or tacos

Radish salad

Enjoy this salad in spring or summer to make the most of seasonal radishes – serve with warm focaccia for scooping, or as part of a charcuterie spread

Salted crunchy apple & ginger cobbler

Craving a comforting dessert? Make this apple & ginger cobbler and serve with ice cream. The filling can be made in advance – just add the topping and bake

Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes

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

Take a little effort to make these delicious croquettes – they store well in the freezer and make a quick starter that takes just minutes to cook

Passion fruit & vanilla mascarpone crêpes

Celebrate Pancake Day in February with this tropical dessert — the crêpes are filled with sweet passion fruit and vanilla mascarpone

Carbonara butter beans

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

Be sure to keep the temperature steady while making these simple, creamy butter beans – if your eggs get too hot, they will scramble

Matcha falooda

Make a matcha version of falooda, the dessert-milkshake popular in southeast Asia. It’s a fun way to end a feast, or for special occasion meals such as Ramadan

Feel-good dark chocolate torte

Try this deceptively nutritious torte: as well as delicious, rich flavours, it’s packed with good-for-you ingredients that support mood and wellbeing

Crispy sausage, onion & egg breakfast tostadas

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

Top small flour tortillas with seasoned sausagemeat, chunky guacamole, fried egg and hot sauce to make an easy, speedy dinner for two