Cheesy sausage & bean pies

Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

Creamy leek, pesto & squash pie

Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you’ll thank yourself on busy weeknights

Lamb & spinach spanakopita

Make this stunning spanakopita – ‘spinach pie’. Traditionally made with filo pastry, feta and spinach, here we’ve added lamb, slow-cooked in stock

French onion tart with cheesy thyme pastry

Impress guests over for lunch with this French onion quiche with a gruyère and thyme pastry. Anchovies in the filling give an extra-special umami flavour

Giant pastel de nata

What could be more decadent than a super-sized pastel de nata? These iconic tarts from Lisbon are made with flaky pastry and a perfectly set custard filling

Next level sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Go the extra mile with homemade sausage rolls and make your own flaky pastry. Shop-bought sausagemeat and herby stuffing mix saves the extra time

Cheese, Marmite & spinach pinwheels

Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer

Puff pastry pizzas

Have fun preparing these puff pastry pizzas with kids. Chop up any veg you have into small pieces and let everyone choose their own toppings

Frying pan filo tart

Make this filo tart in a frying pan for a fuss-free dinner. Peas, crème fraîche, butter beans, courgette, feta and mint make up the fabulous filling

Crust-less quiche

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make a simple crust-less quiche to cut out the faff of making pastry. It’s packed with cheese, smoky pancetta and green veg for a lovely lunch or picnic dish

Strawberry tart

Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it’s made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière

Coronation chicken pie

Serve this gently spiced chicken pie warm or cold – it’s delicious either way. While it looks impressive for a party or picnic, it’s easy to make using ready-made puff pastry