Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Artichoke & broad bean tart with watercress pesto

This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated

Lemon & raspberry meringue tart

A decadent summer dessert for a crowd that can largely be made ahead

Quiche Lorraine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This all-time favourite is perfect for a relaxed picnic with friends – serve with a crisp green salad

Pea, feta & quinoa spring rolls with roast tomato nam prik

Serve up these vegetarian filo pastry canapés with nam prik – a Thai chilli paste that we’ve mixed with oven-roasted tomatoes to make a dipping sauce

Pear & almond flapjack tart

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

Rhubarb custard tart

Give the classic tart a fruity twist

Quince crumble tart

A delicious combination of sweet, rich quince purée in an almond pastry case

Cranberry & blue cheese tart with pear salad

Use up the remains of the cheeseboard and your cranberry sauce in this sweet-savoury tart

Spinach samosas with Indian salad

These healthy veggie samosas can be served hot or cold and are brilliant for lunchboxes

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Wrap-your-own spring rolls

A superhealthy recipe that’s ideal for cooking with young children