Twisty cheese straws

Puff pastry is ideal for canapés. Try twisted with cream cheese and pesto then baked until crispy

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

Baked camembert pie for sharing

Baked cheese gets even more indulgent. A layer of quince or cranberry jelly adds an extra dimension to this group-sized starter

New England pecan pie

Make this traditional all-American Thanksgiving dessert for a celebratory dinner party. Our classic pecan pie recipe is best served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream

Squash & blue cheese Wellington

Having one of these vegetarian pastry rolls in the freezer is ideal for entertaining at the last minute, or as a vegetarian Christmas main

Shallot Tatin

This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course

Crème brûlée tartlets

We combine a smooth and creamy classic French dessert with crisp golden pastry in these decadent caramel puds

Spiced braised beef pie

This puff pastry pie is filled with tender slow-cooked beef flavoured with cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise and soy sauce- seriously sumptuous

Spinach, cheese & onion rice torte

Risotto rice cooks in the filling to give it a creamy texture, which binds the vegetarian ingredients together beautifully

Pear & blackberry crostata

This traditional shortcrust lattice pie is filled with sweet, ripe fruit- serve warm with plenty of custard, cream or ice cream

Lighter treacle tart

This traditional favourite is a perfect way to end a decadent meal- but our version is made lighter with extra apple and half-fat crème fraîche