Crab noodle salad

This light and fresh salad teams sweet shellfish with coriander, mint and an Asian-style dressing made with tamari, a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce

Asparagus & crab salad

This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, shellfish flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party

Herby pesto, bean & potato pasta

You’ll make this again and again, it’s good for you, low fat and simple to make

Pasta & mixed peppers with walnut & lemon pesto

A wheat-free main course, packed with peppers and nutty pesto

Crab salsa crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Lamb meatball & pea pilaf

Meatballs aren’t just for pasta dishes. Experiment with this tasty pilaf – a winner for any meatball fan

Easy tuna pasta bake

A simple cheesy tuna bake that's filling and guaranteed to be a hit with the kids

Chicken & broccoli pasta bake

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead – and it's all cooked in one pan

Pasta and chicken salad

 

Pasta pesto salad

Enjoy this veggie pesto pasta salad with cucumber, peas, cherry tomatoes and basil for an easy family meal. It's great for a packed lunch or summery picnic

Harees (Meat porridge)

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