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.

Roasted rhubarb & rose eton mess

Bring a pop of pink to your dessert with seasonal forced rhubarb. To save time, you could use shop-bought meringues – you’ll need eight for this recipe

Haleem (Pakistani haleem)

Enjoy this hearty beef, lentil and oat porridge originating from Pakistan. It’s slow-cooked, then served with naan and lots of spicy, tangy toppings

Nihari

Enjoy this slow-cooked spiced lamb stew from Pakistan. It’s particularly popular during Ramadan and is a staple at weddings and celebrations

Jamaican oxtail

Cook the oxtail low and slow in this recipe so it becomes beautifully tender and falls off the bone. The rich flavour is enhanced by herbs and spices

Adana kebab

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber

Chicken karahi

This favourite Pakistani curry is traditionally made with goat or lamb, but this version uses chicken. Serve it with naan or rice

White chocolate & cranberry challah bread & butter pudding

Make a sweet and fruity version of challah, a traditional Jewish bread enriched with eggs and sugar. It’s a perfect bake to celebrate Chanukah

Air fryer veggie curry

Find a heatproof tin that fits inside your air fryer and is big enough to hold all the ingredients to make this veggie curry. It takes just 10 minutes prep

Cheese & onion rugelach

Celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights, with this easy bake. Traditionally, rugelach are sweet pastry cookies – here, they’re transformed into a savoury treat

Mince pie babka

Bake a mince pie take on babka to celebrate Christmas and Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. It’s not a traditional Chanukah bake, but works brilliantly

Halo-halo

Enjoy a traditional Filipino dessert that translates as ‘mix-mix’. It’s a colourful and refreshing medley of flavours and textures, ideal for hot days