Ruttab rangina (traditional date dessert)

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

Blueberry lemon cakes with cheesecake topping

These neat, zesty cakes are finished off with a smooth, rich topping

Maple granola crunch porridge topping

Make up a bowl of creamy porridge and top with our crunchy granola recipe, or try one of our four other topping ideas

Apple muffins with pecan topping

These muffins aren’t too sweet and are delicious warm with a slice of cheese

Blueberry lemon cake with coconut crumble topping

This sticky, crumbly bake is irresistible – it’s a pudding straight from the tin

Rhubarb puffs with oaty streusel topping

A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping

Fish pie with swede & potato topping

Making fish pie can be a palaver – not this one! Reassuringly simple, and ready in just over an hour

Prawn & tomato stew with gremolata topping

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest – it’s low in fat and calories too

Salted crunchy apple & ginger cobbler

Craving a comforting dessert? Make this apple & ginger cobbler and serve with ice cream. The filling can be made in advance – just add the topping and bake

Savoury mince

Make this savoury beef mince to enjoy with mashed potato, rice, or in a baked potato. It could also work as a bolognese base for pasta, or as a pie filling

Passion fruit & vanilla mascarpone crêpes

Celebrate Pancake Day in February with this tropical dessert — the crêpes are filled with sweet passion fruit and vanilla mascarpone

Matcha falooda

Make a matcha version of falooda, the dessert-milkshake popular in southeast Asia. It’s a fun way to end a feast, or for special occasion meals such as Ramadan