Pistachio meringues with summer berries

A gorgeous, fruity dessert that makes the most of fruit available in early summer

Four & twenty chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
There aren’t any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Pistachio praline & vanilla cake

Pistachio praline and vanilla sponge – a nutty-tasting cake that’s perfect for birthdays

Creamy saffron yogurt

This creamy dessert is called shrikhand and is a must in many Indian houses on the west coast. It’s a whole lot healthier than most Indian desserts – dig in!

Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot pudding with toasted nuts and carrot ginger sauce)

 

Farni (Rice pudding)

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.

Sheer Kurma

Pakistani recipe from Saba Wahid, a TV presenter, culinary enthusiast, and author of recipe blog Culinary delights by Saba Wahid.

Ma’amoul- Shortbread cookies filled with aromatic nuts

Lebanese recipe from Bethany Kehdy, a food writer and photographer, recipe developer, restaurant consultant and author of her own food blog, Dirty kitchen secrets.

Mouhalabieh

Recipes from Chef Ludovic Garnier, chef de cuisine at One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai.

Katayef suzette

Recipe from Sudqi Naddaf, executive chef at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates.

Stollen spirals

Bake a batch of these sweet German buns over Christmas and enjoy at breakfast or teatime… or both