Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash

Getting tired of roast veg with couscous or pasta? Try mashed beans for a cheap, healthy alternative

Salmon & cucumber sushi rolls

Follow our simple step-by-step guide to rolling your own, low-fat and healthy Japanese sushi

Thai rice noodle salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This salad is full of flavour and is healthy too, as it’s served with an oil-free dressing

Tuna steaks with cucumber relish

Good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Fattoush salad

Recipes from Than Htike Aung, Chef de Cuisine of La Mer, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Seafood kibbeh

Recipes from Than Htike Aung, Chef de Cuisine of La Mer, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Saffron hummous with date-labneh ball and fried ricotta

Recipes from Than Htike Aung, Chef de Cuisine of La Mer, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Farni (Rice pudding)

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

Harees (Meat porridge)

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

Patees (Beef patties)

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

Falooda (Vermicelli drink)

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

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).