Slow cooker shepherd’s pie

Slow-cook shepherd’s pie and you’ll be rewarded with succulent mince. This recipe is also low-fat and low-calorie with three of your five-a-day

Pancetta, date & chorizo meatballs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Stuff medjool dates with chorizo and wrap in pancetta for a new take on meatballs, with a simple tomato sauce. A great tapas-style dish for entertaining

Meal prep: pasta

Make three lunchbox pasta meals in one go to save you time midweek. They're nutritious and healthy with variations using salmon, chicken and aubergine

Ultimate tenderloin steak

This traditional tenderloin steak recipe is perfect for a midweek night in. This version is created by Executive Chef Francois Roldan from Legends restaurant at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

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Roast pork belly with caramelised peanut sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Need a dinner party dish to impress? Roast pork belly is always popular and with added spice and an addictive peanut sauce, this will win your guests over

Braised squid with fennel & tomatoes

Impress your nearest and dearest with this deliciously decadent braised squid with fennel and tomato. It's served with rice and a fabulous squid ink mayo

5-a-day Bolognese

Get all five of your five-a-day with this spaghetti Bolognese. The hidden veg in the sauce makes it ideal for kids and you can freeze any leftovers

Vegan mac ‘n’ cheese

Make the ultimate comfort dish, macaroni cheese, but with vegan credentials. The recipe is quick and easy to make, so a great midweek meal for the family

Sali murghi

Cook up a chicken curry packed with spices and a bit of sweetness from apricots and jaggery, an unrefined cane sugar. Serve with 'sali' – potato matchsticks

Rojak

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make this delicious Malaysian fruit dessert to finish an exotic meal, or use as a relish for spiced roast pork. It features a punchy sweet and sour dressing

Spicy pork ribs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make these sticky pork ribs with ginger, chilli, garlic and XO, a wonderfully spicy seafood sauce. Serve with lime wedges – and plenty of kitchen paper

Egyptian egg salad

Give salad a shake-up with an Egyptian-inspired recipe that combines fava beans with egg and the rich flavours of tahini, garlic, lemon and cumin