Egg & veggie pittas

Cram wholemeal bread pockets with healthy aubergine, beetroot and carrot, then add a garlic and dill yogurt and eggs

Polish apple cake (Szarlotka)

This traditional spiced cake is served with a cinnamon whipped cream and a dusting of icing sugar

Beef Wellington with spinach & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This comforting classic gets a smart makeover, thanks to a layer of spinach, pancetta and a red wine gravy

Cinnamon pineapple upside-down cake

Vanilla and cinnamon give this classic sponge a new twist. Make sure you buy a really ripe pineapple for the decorative fruit topping

Persimmon & white chocolate tart with pistachios

Poach fragrant, honeyed persimmons in vanilla syrup and serve in this impressive white chocolate and cocoa pastry tart

Veggie moussaka

Omit the lamb and serve up a vegetarian version of this classic Greek bake with creamy cheese topping

Chickpea patties with carrot & raisin salad

These harissa-spiked vegetarian patties are served with a crunchy salad of watercress, courgette and radishes in a light dressing

Festive filled brioche centrepiece with baked camembert

Great British Bake Off's Kimberley Wilson has created this stunning celebration bread with individually filled buns and a melting cheese middle – made for sharing

Fig, nut & seed bread with ricotta & fruit

Start the day well with this fruit and nut breakfast loaf, spread with cream cheese and topped with orange or apple. It keeps for a month, too

Snowy owl Christmas tree biscuits

Great British Bake Off 2013 winner Frances Quinn created these edible decorations topped with white and dark chocolate and almond ‘feathers’

Cranberry meringue roulade

Work on your meringue skills to roll up this sensational dessert with tangy fruit, toasted almonds and vanilla cream filling

Herbed goat’s cheese & summer veg tarts

Crisp, colourful and easy to make, these vegetarian puff pastry tartlets are perfect for every occasion