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Chirashi sushi bowl topped with salmon, prawns, egg ribbons, cucumber and avocado over sushi riceJapanese

Chirashi Sushi Bowl

Seasoned sushi rice topped with seared salmon, prawns, egg ribbons and crisp vegetables. It uses cooked fish only, so it is easy to make at home and makes a colourful lunch.

1 hServes 4
Glazed chicken yakitori skewers with spring onion on a dark plate with lemon wedges and dipping sauceJapanese

Chicken Yakitori

Skewered chicken thigh and spring onion, grilled and brushed with a glossy soy-mirin glaze. A simple Japanese dinner that works on a grill, griddle pan or in the oven.

47 minServes 4
Sliced golden chicken katsu on rice with Japanese curry sauce and cucumber on a white plateJapanese

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crisp panko-coated chicken cutlets served over steamed rice with a mild, glossy Japanese-style curry sauce made from pantry spices. A comforting weeknight dinner for the whole family.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Bowl of golden fried tofu in dashi broth topped with grated radish and spring onionJapanese

Agedashi Tofu

Crisp-edged fried tofu sitting in a warm, savoury dashi broth with grated radish and spring onion. A light Japanese dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes.

40 minServes 2
A slice of coffee tiramisu with visible layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powderItalian

Coffee Tiramisu without Alcohol

A cool, creamy tiramisu made with strong coffee, mascarpone and a gently cooked egg custard, so there is no raw egg and no alcohol. Make it a day ahead for the best slices.

45 minServes 8
Vanilla panna cotta topped with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries on a white plateItalian

Vanilla Panna Cotta

A silky, softly set Italian cream dessert scented with real vanilla and served with a quick strawberry sauce. It is made ahead, so it suits dinner parties and Eid tables.

4 h 20 minServes 6
Slice of no-bake cheesecake with a biscuit base and fresh strawberry topping on a white plateAmerican

No-Bake Cheesecake

A cool, creamy cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base that sets in the fridge, with no oven needed. Good for hot days, birthdays and make-ahead entertaining.

6 h 45 minServes 10
Glasses of smooth golden mango mousse topped with diced mango and mint leavesContinental

Mango Mousse

A light, silky mousse of ripe mango puree folded into softly whipped cream. It sets in the fridge, so it is an easy make-ahead dessert for mango season.

4 h 18 minServes 6
Glass bowl of custard trifle with layers of sponge, fruit, red jelly and custard under whipped cream and nutsPakistani

Custard Trifle

A chilled dessert of vanilla sponge, fruit, set jelly, thick homemade custard and whipped cream. It's a favourite for Eid tables, dawat dinners and birthdays, and you make it ahead.

50 minServes 8
Glass bowl of Lab-e-Shireen with custard, red jelly cubes, mixed fruit, pistachios and pomegranate seedsPakistani

Lab-e-Shireen

A chilled Pakistani dessert of vanilla custard, cream, soft vermicelli, red jelly cubes and fresh fruit, finished with almonds and pistachios. It suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

55 minServes 8
Tall glasses of pink falooda layered with vermicelli, basil seeds and jelly, topped with ice cream and nutsPakistani

Falooda

A tall, chilled rose-milk dessert drink layered with vermicelli, basil seeds, jelly and ice cream. Serve it at iftar parties, summer gatherings or whenever a cold treat is wanted.

35 minServes 4
Sliced malai kulfi topped with pistachios and saffron on a copper platePakistani

Malai Kulfi

Dense, creamy frozen dessert made by slowly reducing milk with cardamom, pistachios and almonds. It needs no ice cream machine and sets in simple moulds.

1 h 15 minServes 6
Golden fried bread triangles topped with thick saffron milk and sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Shahi Tukray

Golden fried bread slices soaked in saffron-cardamom syrup and topped with thickened sweet rabri-style milk and pistachios. A rich dessert for Eid, dawats and weddings.

1 h 15 minServes 8
Terracotta bowls of chilled firni topped with pistachios, almonds and saffronPakistani

Firni

A silky, chilled milk pudding thickened with coarsely ground basmati rice and scented with cardamom and kewra. It sets softly in small bowls and suits Eid tables and dinner parties.

1 h 40 minServes 6
A serving dish of golden zarda sweet rice topped with sliced pistachios, almonds and raisinsPakistani

Zarda

Zarda is a golden sweet rice scented with cardamom and kewra, layered with sugar, ghee, nuts and raisins, then steamed on dum. A festive dessert for weddings, Eid and special dinners.

1 h 20 minServes 6
Bowl of sheer khurma with vermicelli, dates and sliced nuts, garnished with pistachios and saffronPakistani

Sheer Khurma

A rich Eid-morning milk dessert of toasted vermicelli, dates and nuts, simmered in reduced milk with cardamom and saffron. Serve it warm or chilled.

55 minServes 6
Bowl of golden gulab jamun in cardamom syrup topped with sliced pistachiosPakistani

Gulab Jamun

Soft, golden milk-powder dumplings fried gently and soaked in cardamom-rose sugar syrup. A classic sweet for Eid, weddings and dinner parties, made with pantry ingredients.

1 hServes 8
Soft white rasmalai discs in saffron milk topped with sliced pistachios in a white dishPakistani

Rasmalai

Soft, spongy discs of fresh milk cheese simmered in light syrup, then soaked in chilled saffron-cardamom milk. A showpiece dessert for Eid and dawats that is made a day ahead.

1 h 30 minServes 6
Golden semolina halwa garnished with almonds and pistachios in a small brass panPakistani

Suji ka Halwa

A soft, glossy semolina halwa roasted in ghee and set with sugar syrup, cardamom and nuts. Quick enough for a weekday sweet craving, and a staple of Pakistani celebrations and Friday mornings.

35 minServes 6
A bowl of thick beef chili with kidney beans, sour cream, cheddar and coriander next to a pot of chili and lime wedgesAmerican

Beef Chili

A thick, smoky pot of beef mince and kidney beans, simmered slowly with tomato, cumin and a little cocoa for depth. It feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

1 h 40 minServes 6
Two Philly cheesesteak sandwiches filled with sliced beef, onions and melted cheese on a wooden boardAmerican

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Thinly sliced beef, soft sweet onions and melted cheese piled into a toasted roll. A quick skillet dinner that tastes like a street-food stand at home.

45 minServes 4
Bowl of creamy corn chowder with corn kernels, potato and spring onion garnishAmerican

Corn Chowder

A thick, creamy American soup packed with sweet corn and soft potatoes, with a little smoked paprika for depth. Simple pantry cooking that turns into a filling dinner.

1 hServes 4
A white bowl of creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrot and fresh parsleyAmerican

Creamy Coleslaw

A cool, crunchy cabbage and carrot salad in a tangy, lightly sweet dressing. It comes together in 20 minutes and pairs well with anything fried, grilled or barbecued.

20 minServes 6