From-the-freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Leek & goat’s cheese tartlets

An easily assembled recipe for a smart vegetarian main course

Chicken & mushroom puff pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

Salmon & watercress parcels

These smart little parcels take less than an hour to cook from frozen

Rhubarb, ginger & apple scrunch pie

A cheat’s fruit pie for a family dessert, especially after the Sunday roast

Plum & almond pastry

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort – frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Coconut tart

The filling of this tart ends up a like a gorgeous, sweet, coconut macaroon. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream

Gooseberry meringue tart

Stuck for what to do with gooseberries? Think of a classic lemon dessert and simply swap the lemon

Artichoke & wild mushroom pie

This rustic savoury pie shows just how modern vegetarian dishes can excite and thrill all appetites

Lamb & rosemary envelopes

Cook lamb steaks with herbs and wrap into a puff pastry parcel – you’ll need just five ingredients

Chocolate & pecan tart

Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart with a dash of maple syrup – we can’t argue with that

Upside-down chicory tart

The sugar in this recipe caramelises the chicory bringing out it’s delicious flavours