Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

Tomato soup with cheese & Marmite twists

A comforting childhood favourite – make up a batch and keep in the freezer for a quick supper

Cherry, almond & lemon mascarpone tart

Round off an idyllic afternoon with friends by presenting this stunning, make-ahead dessert

The ultimate makeover: Chicken pie

Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you

Mini chilli beef pies

Perfect party nibbles to impress your guests with

Peach & almond tart

Think of this as an Italian version of the British Bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

Smoked haddock tartlets with poached eggs & chives

Gordon Ramsay’s step-by-step guide to creating elegant prepare-ahead tartlets

Venison & wild mushroom Wellington

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A stunning centrepiece for any dinner party – how about trying it as an alternative to turkey at Christmas?

Passion meringue pie

Add a bit of passion to your pudding with this modern take on a classic

Tart tatin with brandy cream

An updated version of the original tart tatin apple recipe – it uses ready-rolled pastry, so you don’t even need a rolling pin

Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Double chocolate Easter Danish

Everyone loves a Danish pastry, especially when it’s chocolaty and big enough to share