Vanilla custard slices

A glorious pastry classic that's tricky to get perfect, but lends a touch of patisserie luxury on an afternoon tea stand

Crumbled top mince pies

Shortcrust pastry mincemeat pies with a twist – an extra crunchy and nutty crumble on top

Lighter Cornish pasties

Angela Nilsen retains the taste but halves the fat of these traditional pastry bakes by using beef skirt and less butter in the pastry

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

Vanilla crème brûlée

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

Savoury parmesan tartlets

These perfect party tartlets are a great make-ahead starter for a fancy Sunday lunch

Beef, ale & parsnip pudding

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A traditional steak and ale pie with suet pastry. Make the filling the night before then steam the pudding the following morning for a delicious Sunday lunch

Mince pies

Paul Hollywood prefers melt-in-the-mouth pastry for his fruity mince pies, so this recipe is nice and short

Santa’s mince pie diamonds

Get the kids to make them, then relax with a glass of sherry for you and one for Santa

Watercress soup with blue cheese & cashew pastries

Make-ahead lunch or a light starter – relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home

Provençal tarts

For a taste of southern France enjoy the sunshine flavours of provençal tarts

Artichoke, bacon & cheese tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perfect for lunch or a light supper with a tomato or leaf salad – make your own pastry if you like