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

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