Chunky mince pie slices

Inject some Christmas spirit into the workplace with these easy to share slices

Creamy rhubarb tarts

Puff pastry makes these rhubarb tarts mouthwateringly delicate. Use your favourite fruit of the season

Deep-filled asparagus & mascarpone tartlets

A fresh starter or canapé. A little skill is require, but once mastered you can easily change the fillings to suit the seasons

Mint & coriander tomato tarts

These tarts make an appetizing hot first
course or you can serve them for a
light lunch with a tossed green salad

Pizza puff pinwheels

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the ideal supper treat for under 5’s

Italian chicken & butternut pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass stodgy rich pastry and top your Mediterranean bake with slices of ciabatta bread

Cheesy celeriac, potato & bacon pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This type of puff pastry pie is called a pithivier. To make it veggie, omit the bacon and use vegetarian cheese

Little Eccles mince pies

From freezer to oven, these cheeky Eccles mince pies are perfect mid-afternoon with an equally cheeky glass of mulled wine. It is Christmas after all!

Tomato & mozzarella tart with roast pepper pesto

A simple and colourful tart – great for enjoying with friends

Spinach & artichoke filo pie

This makes a good main course for vegetarian friends and family

Pine nut & honey tart

This make-ahead tart is the ultimate finale for a festive buffet – just make sure you have enough as guests may well want seconds

Cheese & Marmite pasties

Love it or hate it, Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels