Microwave crab risotto with chilli crab toasts

This dinner party dish might just become your new kitchen secret. Forget patiently stirring away, this cheat's version cooks in half the time!

Mushroom buckwheat risotto

A filling veggie risotto using buckwheat and porcini mushrooms for a rich, earthy flavour

Pimm’s cake

Yes, you read right, Pimm's in cake form. Smooth strawberry and lemon buttercream coupled with cucumber essence make this the ultimate taste of summer

Chicken gyros

Marinate the chicken for these Greek-style spiced kebabs as long as possible to soak up all the flavour and make it really tender. Serve with warm bread, salad and tzatziki

Bavette with chimichurri sauce

Steak with chimichurri sauce is a classic combination, but pickled jalapeños give it a modern twist

Warm Salmon Salad with Watercress

Even though we suggest you serve this salad warm, it is equally delicious cold and makes a great left over lunch – if there are any leftovers at all. Tender, juicy salmon is just perfect with buttery potatoes and dill. The yogurt dressing is light but oh-so-creamy without being unhealthy. A super easy dinner that is beautiful to look at and eat! Recipe provided by Dinner Time UAE

Beetroot Sabji

If you are one of those parents who doesn’t know how to make kids eat beetroot or how to make beetroot tasty then this recipe is for you. This simple recipe blends the distinct flavors of the beetroot with simple spices to make it more palatable.

Baby Corn Bhutta

The spicy and tangy bhutta (roasted corn) on a rainy day in India is pure nostalgia. But the corn is usually difficult to roast and difficult to eat as well. This recipe is an improvisation of the bhutta concept but using baby corn. Perfect appetizer for parties and very easy to make.

Vegan gingerbread people

Switch the butter for coconut oil, eggs for chia and use chickpea water in royal icing to make these easy, totally vegan Christmas gingerbread biscuits

Spicy meatball tagine with bulgur & chickpeas

Who knew meatballs could be 4 of your 5-a-day? This healthy tagine is full of flavour and low on fat, just make sure you choose a lean mince with 5% fat

Cauliflower, olive & lentil tagine

Packed with veg, this provides an amazing 4 of your 5-a-day. If you’re not a fan of bulgur, swap it for brown rice or a wholewheat version of couscous

Garlicky aubergine steaks with romesco sauce

Roasted aubergine goes really well with the Spanish-style romesco sauce made from peppers and almonds. This simple low-calorie recipe is 4 of your 5-a-day