Little deli tartlets

Take the children to the deli to choose some toppings, then let them get creative, making delicious little tarts with their goodies

Courgette & ricotta tart

Roll out a puff pastry base and have a vegetarian meal in minutes with sliced greens, basil and ricotta cheese toppings

Goat’s cheese, spring onion & hazelnut tart

Use crisp filo pastry to encase a soft and creamy cheese filling with mustard, spring onions and crunchy nut topping

Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol-au-vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date – fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Patchwork orchard pie

Serve this lattice-topped, shortcrust pasty warm with custard – if you don’t have quinces make up the weight with apples or pears

Mushroom, spinach & potato pie

A low fat, superhealthy, vegetarian midweek meal – you can even freeze any leftovers for later

Double cheese & onion soufflé tart

Everyone’s favourite flavour combination makes for some seriously perfect pastry

Ham, cheese & mushroom turnovers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers – adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you’ve got

Rhubarb puffs with oaty streusel topping

A simple seasonal pud with a crunchy topping

Courgette, mushroom & mozzarella tart

A quick summer tart that’s ideal for a buffet or midweek meal

Spiced squash & sweet potato tarte tatin

This delicious vegetarian main course will tempt even the most serious meat eaters.

Wild mushroom & Parmesan vol-au-vent filling

For a great party canapé, fill puff pastry cases with creamy wild porcini and chestnut mushrooms