Quzi Rigag

Recipes from Khalel Mustafa Oqdeh, executive chef at Dubai World Trade Centre’s award-winning catering kitchen.

Lamb ouzi

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.

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.

Salted caramel & peanut butter billionaire’s slice

This popular shortbread bake is placed in a whole new league with the addition of an extra layer of indulgence plus a salted toffee topping

Shredded sesame chicken pancakes with spiced plum sauce

Cook your roast chicken with honey and five-spice glaze then serve with a Chinese-style fruit sauce and pancakes

Clotted cream & raspberry ripple Arctic roll

A stunning version of the retro classic, complete with seasonal berries, home-churned ice cream and light sponge

Edd Kimber’s Bakewell ombre cake

Inspired by the classic Bakewell tart, the raspberry jam and almond flavours of this sandwich sponge complement the stunning pink graduated frosting

Bulgur & broad bean salad with zesty dressing

A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint and grains to pack into a lunchbox

Lamb burgers with tzatziki

Homemade burgers are always a winner – try this low-calorie, Greek spin with cucumber and mint yogurt and spicy patties

Chilled rum & raisin rice pudding

Replace the boozy syrup with stewed fruit if you’re serving this retro, creamy dessert to kids

Spiced roast lamb

An Indian-inspired yogurt marinade with cumin, turmeric, chilli and fennel works beautifully with a joint of succulent meat