Pecan & maple syrup sticky pudding

The perfect family desert

Quick pancake wraps

These savoury pancake wraps are a real hit with children and make a great, speedy snack

Berry semifreddo with warm chocolate sauce

An indulgent dessert with a hint of coffee that you can freeze for up to one month – perfect for festive entertaining

Jewelled mince pies

Step up the quality of your mince pies with this melt-in-the-mouth recipe

Coconut, syrup & lime tart

A delightfully indulgent dessert that you can make ahead – a perfect way to round off a special meal

Cherry tomato, thyme & bacon flan

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A filling and savoury dish especially suited to those on a dairy-free diet

Buttermilk French toast with fresh berry compote

Recipe from Wolfgang Puck

Italian strata with tomatoes, bell pepper, and Swiss cheese

Recipe from Wolfgang Puck

Jade Rabbit

Recipe from Mickey Minthu, mixologist at Bã Restaurant and Lounge, Fairmont The Palm

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).

Balaleet (sweet vermicelli noodle snack)

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

Sticky duck-dogs with chopped mango slaw & Chinese crisps

Serve shredded hoisin duck in hot dog rolls with crunchy Asian slaw and pancakes baked into tortilla-style homemade chips