A pure, unadulterated chocolate hit, made extra-special with crunchy hazelnut praline
Give morning pastries a bakeover by swapping the sweet for a savoury butternut squash, blue cheese, bacon, onion and beetroot filling
It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies, and you just can't beat homemade - these can be cooked from frozen for extra ease
Flex your baking skills with these heavenly pistachio eclairs, made with choux pastry and pistachio custard – they're well worth the effort
This impressive take on beef Wellington sees lean fillet steak spead with Stilton and wrapped in pastry - perfect to wow dinner party guests
Make these pasties as a treat for weekend picnics. They require a bit of time, so plan accordingly, but you could make the chilli and pastry the night before
These Portuguese-style golden tartlets are perfect to finish off a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with coffee
The most stunning summer dessert ever; raspberry, lemon and frangipane tart
Cook lamb steaks with herbs and wrap into a puff pastry parcel - you'll need just five ingredients
These are sort of deconstructed Beef Wellingtons, but the result is much lighter and crisper
A light lunch or dinner party starter of puff pastry topped with mustard crème fraîche, flaked salmon fillets, and baby spinach
Kids will love helping make this easy spiced dessert - similar to an apple and pear strudel, but with ready-rolled puff pastry instead of filo
A gorgeous looking tart that is fantastic for any occasion - from morning tea to decadent dessert
Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this salmon in filo recipe it will be a dinner party favourite
If you're not a fan of traditional mince pies or just fancy something different, try these with dates, apricots, cranberries and apple
Ideal for a crowd and perfect for preparing ahead, these little pastry bites make a stylish canapé
Puff pastry makes these rhubarb tarts mouthwateringly delicate. Use your favourite fruit of the season
Angela Nilsen retains the taste but halves the fat of these traditional pastry bakes by using beef skirt and less butter in the pastry
Enjoy these croque monsieur bites as an indulgent breakfast or afternoon snack. Not keen on mushrooms? Leave them out for a classic cheese and ham combo
Let your guests fill these sweetly spiced meringues at the table with our suggested flavoured creams
Re-create memories of romantic Paris with these melt-in-the-mouth macaroons
Love mince pies? They you'll love these little tree-shaped Danish pastry-like bites, with their layers of buttery pastry bonded with fruity, gooey mincemeat
Give the traditional pasty a seasonal makeover by filling it with delicious prawns and smoked salmon – perfect for a summer picnic
Get the kids to make them, then relax with a glass of sherry for you and one for Santa