Somerset Pomona, apple & almond cake

This simple cake makes a great dinner treat or serve with cream for a filling dessert

Cranberry, maple & pecan pudding

Dairy-free, wheat-free and gluten-free – this Christmas pudding is moist and has a real zing. A less rich, more refreshing way to round off Christmas dinner

Prawn piperade

Have supper ready in three simple steps with this super speedy snack

Coconut & lime cake

Get a taste of the tropical with this creamy coconut and lime sponge cake

Buttermilk pancakes with maple apples & pecans

These American-style pancakes are best made fresh and served up for brunch

Fish cakes with tartare sauce

Make a little fish go a long way with these tasty fishcakes – perfect comfort food

Buttermilk French toast with fresh berry compote

Recipe from Wolfgang Puck

Italian strata with tomatoes, bell pepper, and Swiss cheese

Recipe from Wolfgang Puck

Pigeon bistayeea

Recipe from Greg Malouf

Patees (Beef patties)

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

Prawn kunafa

Recipe from Sudqi Naddaf, executive chef at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.

Lighter Bakewell tart

Angela Nilsen slashes the fat and sugar content of this tea time classic shortcrust pie with fresh raspberries and iced topping