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

Goat’s cheese & onion pastries

Use a hearty shortcrust base then top with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts and contrast with watercress salad

Rhubarb & almond crumble tart

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties – use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

Open flower dumplings

These Chinese nibbles look fiddly, but they’re actually very easy to make, and healthy too

Classic pumpkin pie with pecan & maple cream

A great way to use up any pumpkin from
your lantern carving

Raspberry tart with almond pastry

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

Sticky onion & cheddar quiche

A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea

Devilled cheek & kidney pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try beef cheek and lamb or ox kidney is this sumptuous pie with homemade pastry. Use a piece of bone marrow as a pie funnel – it’s a talking point!

Moroccan spiced pie

The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it's suitable for veggies

Salmon & fennel en croute with watercress sauce

The perfect way to serve pastry for a light but filling meal

Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing

Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche