Cucumber coins

 

Cheesy sticks

 

Chicken and cheddar skewers

Recipe from Reen Haroun, founder of Oushe Bakeshop and Cafe.

Seafood kibbeh

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

Saffron hummous with date-labneh ball and fried ricotta

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

Rainbow cake

A stunning celebration cake of six or seven colourful layers and cream cheese frosting – an impressive showstopper.

Edd Kimber’s Bakewell ombre cake

Inspired by the classic Bakewell tart, the raspberry jam and almond flavours of this sandwich sponge complement the stunning pink graduated frosting

Sesame halloumi parcels with sweet potato tahini mash & chopped herb salad

Use filo pastry to wrap salty Cypriot cheese with chilli, lemon and parsley, then serve with vibrant mash and an olive salad

Dad’s beef, mushroom & mustard pies

Individual steak pies with a mustard and cheddar cheese suet pastry, thick gravy and tender meat

Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips

Sweet potato, spring onion & feta salad

Swap heavy mayonnaise and spuds for roasted sweet potato, salty Greek cheese, fresh herbs and pine nuts

Spiced lamb & feta gozleme with special tomato sauce

A savoury Turkish pastry that’s actually made with bread. Stuff with lamb, feta, raisins and pine nuts and serve with pomegranate dip