Daube of pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe turns a sow’s ear into a silk purse – shoulder meat may be cheap, but it’s perfectly suited to being slow cooked

Festive gammon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A traditional ham recipe that's perfect for any celebration, especially at Christmas. The gammon needs brining overnight, but the results are well worth it

Tandoori mahi tikka (Scottish salmon with rosemary & Dijon mustard)

This delicious Indian dish was created by head chef Vivek Kashiwale from Mint Leaf of London in Dubai. It is best served with asparagus and mustard seeds, or tandoori broccoli.

Beef skewers with chimichurri rice salad

Bring some South American sunshine to your barbecue plate with chimichurri rice and cumin spiced sirloin

Red berry fruit compote (German rote grütze)

This light, fruity dessert is a German summertime staple – a mixed berry compote with custard. The fruity mix is ideal as a topping for granola or stirred through ice cream

Keralan hake curry

A midweek meal to satisfy your spice cravings. White fish, peppers and cherry tomatoes with fenugreek and mustard seeds in a creamy coconut sauce, scattered with fresh coriander 

Cardamom buns

This spiced Swedish bun has an intense floral perfume from cardamom seeds, which works its way into the dough during cooking

Watermelon & spinach super salad

Quinoa, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta and ripe watermelon make a fabulous and filling vegetarian supper that counts as 3 of your 5-a-day

Crunchy bulgur salad

A vibrant summer salad with radishes, edamame beans, peppers, almonds and herbs, drizzled with a citrus dressing

Black tahini chocolate cookies

Make your own tahini using black or white sesame seeds, this recipe shows you how. Black ones have a nuttier, sweeter flavour, making them perfect for baking 

Curried aubergine with bavette

Creamy coconut and lightly spiced aubergine work wonderfully with bavette steak. Feel free to swap the naan for rice or even homemade poppadums

Grilled & filled cumin flatbreads

Making your own fragrant spiced flatbreads will surely impress at your next barbecue. An ideal veggie main, served with marinated feta, Kalamata olives, toasted pumpkin seeds and yogurt