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

Leek, goat’s cheese, walnut & lemon tart

A no-fuss open puff pastry pie that makes a great vegetarian main course or quick lunchtime treat

Mediterranean tuna, pepper & courgette tart

Use up storecupboard fish, capers and olives in this super-simple puff pastry tart with cream cheese topping

Tuna & sweetcorn slice

This easy budget supper uses ready-rolled pastry to make an open pie – experiment with your own toppings

Leek, cheese & potato pasties

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Red pepper, walnut & goat’s cheese palmiers

These mini French pastry swirls with soft cheese are a great cheat’s canapé – quick, simple and stunning

Mushroom & aubergine pizza pie

Pop your favourite pizza toppings in this freezer-friendly pastry and feed the family for under five pounds

Chicken, ham, leek & roast potato pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This bake is a great way to use up leftover roast potatoes or gammon and can be made-ahead and frozen for convenience

Salmon & broccoli lattice tart

A smart tart with only five ingredients makes this an easy but impressive midweek dish

Little jam tarts

These simple favourites take just 30 minutes to make – get the kids to help