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

Blueberry & almond galette

Give past-their-best blueberries a chance to shine in this almond galette. Serve cut into wedges with vanilla ice cream for an easy family dessert

Cherry & soured cream slab pie

Make the most of juicy cherries in summer with this classic dessert – the soured cream perfectly balances the sweet fruit. Serve just warm with a dollop of clotted cream

Chocolate & peanut butter sundae

Save time and use shop-bought vanilla ice cream to make a stunning ice cream sundae flavoured with crunchy peanut butter and dark chocolate

Strawberry & pistachio baklava sundae

Use a tub of shop-bought pistachio ice cream as the base for this summertime sundae made with baklava, pistachios and fresh strawberries