Duck, apricot & pine nut pastilla

This Moroccan-style pie is a great source of iron and combines tender confit meat with crisp pastry. Make ahead and freeze for ultimate convenience

Basic shortcrust pastry

Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold

Tomato tart

This easy-to-make tomato tart is a fun way of getting kids aged 8-14 involved in the kitchen

Mustard, sausage & apple tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Grab a pack of ready-rolled pastry and try this new idea for sausages

Mediterranean salad tarts

Light, fresh-flavoured vegetarian snacks

Sweet lemon & goat’s cheese tart

A richly flavoured creamy, lemony pudding with goat’s cheese – yes, goat’s cheese!

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Crab & leek pasties

Adding a crabmeat filling to these pasties makes these special enough to serve to friends

Minced lamb filo tarts

Good Food reader Steve Tyson sent in this recipe which combines spices and lamb with inspired results

Apricot & raspberry tart

Delicious served hot or cold, this tart uses filo pastry to keep the calories down

Cheesy spinach parcels

An impressive starter to your meal

Salmon & leek parcels

Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this salmon in filo recipe it will be a dinner party favourite