Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese

Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece

Next level turkey & ham pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade

Cauliflower cheese rolls

Impress guests with our creamy cauliflower cheese rolls. These easy canapés are wrapped in crunchy filo pastry and topped with sesame seeds

Curried chicken pie

Who says healthy can’t be hearty? You’ll feel satisfied and nourished with this low-calorie, simple-to-make chicken pie.

Pastry snakes

Serve these pastry snakes at a Halloween party or as a spooky snack for kids. Keep the flavours interesting by coating your snakes with a variety of seeds

Special lamb biryani

Classically, Indian biryani is cooked in a ‘dum’, a clay pot sealed with dough. Try this lamb version with a pastry lid that releases the aromas when you break into it

Cherry & almond frangipane galette

Use spelt pastry for this free-form pie, as its nuttiness complements the frangipane. The combination of squishy baked cherries and juicy fresh ones is lovely

Ploughman’s pork & cheese picnic pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Take all the best bits in a ploughman’s lunch and wrap it in golden pastry to make this fabulous pork & cheese picnic pie. One slice just won't be enough…

Next level quiche Lorraine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give quiche Lorraine a makeover with spiced pastry, smoked bacon, three types of cheese and an irresistibly light soufflé-style filling. It deserves its status as a summer classic

Tropical tart

Create a stunning geometric design on this tropical fruit tart using triangles of mango and kiwi or dragon fruit and pineapple – or dream up your own

Summer fruit & mascarpone tart

Think of this summer fruit tart with whipped mascarpone as an oversized millefeuille. It’s very easy to make, but impressive enough for a special gathering

Garlic croissant knots

Think of these pastry swirls like a cheat's garlic dough balls. Made with an irresistible garlic and rosemary butter, enjoy with your favourite dips