Corn chowder with garlic croûtons

Warming, tasty, filling – just ideal when friends or family pop round unannounced

Cottage pie

This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Roast lamb with spring herb crumbs

This iron-rich dish is ideal for a weekend with family and friends

Very chocolatey cake

An indulgent chocolate cake that kids can make for a friend's birthday or as a family treat

Quick sticky toffee puddings

Discover a shameless shortcut to this family favourite pud

Homemade marzipan thins

Sweet treats for friends and family

Pecan & maple syrup sticky pudding

The perfect family desert

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

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.