Falooda (Vermicelli drink)

Recipes by Maitha Al Shamsi, co-owner of Mama Tani café.

Koofteh sabzi

Iranian recipe from Ariana Bundy, TV chef and author of Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian family recipes (Simon & Schuster UK) and Sweet Alternative (Conran-Octopus UK).

Quzi Rigag

Recipes from Khalel Mustafa Oqdeh, executive chef at Dubai World Trade Centre’s award-winning catering kitchen.

Mouhalabieh

Recipes from Chef Ludovic Garnier, chef de cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai.

Lamb ouzi

Recipes from Chef Ludovic Garnier, chef de cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai

Tabouleh

Recipes from Chef Ludovic Garnier, chef de cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai.

Hummous

Recipes from Chef Ludovic Garnier, chef de cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai.

Salted caramel & peanut butter billionaire’s slice

This popular shortbread bake is placed in a whole new league with the addition of an extra layer of indulgence plus a salted toffee topping

Spinach & pine nut lasagne

A classic flavour combination served in a layered Italian pasta bake with creamy white sauce and a dusting of nutmeg

Roasted harissa vegetables with kale & ginger pilaf

Oven bake butternut squash, peppers and onions in North African spice then serve with superhealthy greens and basmati rice

Stollen spirals

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime… or both

Teddy Christening cake

Make an impressive Christening or 1st birthday cake using these simple techniques and our step-by-step photographs