Greek lamb tray bake

Give the family a taste of the Med with this satisfying one-pan lamb dish

Mince pie trees

Love mince pies? They you’ll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat

Chicken & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When you need something warm and comforting after a long day, there’s nothing like a proper British pie

Pumpkin & pecan strudel

Falling somewhere between a pumpkin pie and a filo pastry apple strudel, this sweet roll works with maple syrup and custard

Plum & ginger tart

A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple

Couscous fritters with feta

A new way to serve couscous for a tasty mid-week meal

Aïoli

A creamy garlic hit, a perfect dip for steamed spring vegetables

Party vol-au-vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Basic biscuit dough

This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes- experiment with different shapes and flavours

Banbury cakes

The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey

Squash & sage pithivier

This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day – make as many as you need and freeze ahead

Hazelnut & Baileys meringue cake

A fantastic combination of sweet nutty meringue, fresh cream and tart raspberries