Pumpkin & pecan strudel

Falling somewhere between a pumpkin pie and a filo pastry apple strudel, this sweet roll works with maple syrup and custard

Plum & ginger tart

A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple

Pizza pie

Use a ready-made bread mix to make this homemade calzone-style pizza filled with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and peppers

Party vol-au-vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Spiced pea & potato rolls

A superhealthy vegetarian dish that makes the most of your storecupboard staples

Banbury cakes

The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey

Squash & sage pithivier

This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day – make as many as you need and freeze ahead

Christmas pudding strudel

Give your Christmas pud leftovers a second life with this easy strudel recipe

Indian potato pie

This impressive vegetarian pie is really versatile – it tastes great hot, warm or cold, so you can make it well ahead

Crumbly chicken & mixed vegetable pie

Let your children pick and choose which veg they like best, and get them to help make this simple pie

Curried potato pasties

These are delicious warm with salad and chutney or cold, in packed lunches. They can be baked straight from frozen, too

Gingery treacle tart

If you find traditional treacle tart too sweet, try this lighter classic with lots of zingy ginger and the addition of lemon-poached pears