Sugar-dusted mince pie parcels

Want freshly baked, homemade mince pies without the hassle of lining tins? Try our easiest ever version

Puff pizza tart

This tart requires just four main ingredients and can be assembled in minutes, without a knife or chopping board in sight

Courgette, ham & ricotta tarts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make double the quantity of these simple, summery tarts and have one for lunch the next day

Apple pie samosas

These hand-held puds are a great low-fat alternative to apple pie, and are bound to be a big hit with a crowd

Red pepper, ham & cheese tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry makes this tart easy as pie

Curried vegetable pie

A pie to please everyone, a spicy kick makes this vegetable pie a tasty choice

Toffee fig pies

Figs are delicious when in season and this easy recipe gives them a lovely sweet edge. Perfect with a touch of cream.

Stollen mince pies

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat

Orange pastry mince pies

Good Food reader Helen Carmichael shares her homemade citrus pastry recipe – perfect for filling with your own mincemeat

Minced beef pie & minty mushy peas

A traditional beef pie featuring carrots, celery, onion, gravy and puff pastry with a side of flavoured mushy peas

Salmon & lemon rice pastry parcel

Throw a whole new spin on fish pie with this flaky puff pastry bake – filled with capers, basmati and red peppers too

Spiced egg & coriander mayonnaise vol-au-vent filling

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish