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

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