Broccoli quiche

Thinly slice this tart to serve as an elegant Christmas starter alongside a fresh salad, or cut into generous pieces for a Boxing Day buffet

Spiced squash, feta & beetroot wellington

Make a veggie wellington with squash, beetroot and feta, all encased in puff pastry, as a showstopping main for Christmas

Air fryer pork-in-blanket turnovers

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

Wrap pork-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They’re ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney

Gingerbread mince pies

Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

Pesto cheese straw Christmas tree

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It’s a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Peach tarte tatin

This pudding makes it look like you’ve spent a summer in France learning the arts of the pâtissier, but it’s simply shop-bought puff pastry and peaches

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Smoked salmon, leek & dill tart

Use ready-to-roll puff pastry in place of shortcrust as the base for this quiche and top with smoked salmon trimmings and leeks

Red onion tarte tatin

Put red onion centre stage in this vibrant tarte tatin made with a puff pastry base and served with a punchy salsa verde. It’s an ideal dish for entertaining

Curried beef pasties

These savoury beef pasties are spiced with hot curry paste for an extra kick. Serve with mixed vegetables to make a satisfying meal

Bakewell pudding

For a warm and cosy alternative to the bakewell tart, try making this egg-based pud. It’s best served with cream or ice cream

Chicken tikka pasties

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice