We’re all about making life a little easier when we can, which is why you should definitely pick up a packet of frozen pastry next time you’re at the supermarket.
Having a sheet or two of ready-made puff pastry is the key to a quick, cheap dinner with little to no fuss.
And it’s a seriously versatile ingredient; between quiches, sweet tarts and savoury pies, there’s a heck of a lot you can whip up at a moment’s notice.
If you don’t want to use ready-made pastry you could always make your own puff pastry or more pastry recipes.
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Puff pastry
The taste and texture of freshly made puff pastry make the process worth the effort.
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Sausage and mushroom pasties
Don’t underestimate the simple sausage – with the right ingredients and know-how, you will impress even the harshest of critics.
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Apple cinnamon tarts
This gorgeous apple cinnamon tart is wonderful served warm with an apricot-jam glazed, and can be on the dinner table in no time at all.
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Spicy kumara sausage rolls
Put a vegetarian twist on classic sausage rolls by using a hearty and spiced kumara (orange sweet potato) filling, like this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Super Vegetarian’ cookbook.
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Quick and easy plum tart
Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is as easy as it is tasty. Even better it’s ready in no time
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Spinach and fetta pie for one
This popular Greek spinach and fetta pie made with flaky puff pastry is perfectly sized for one, so you can enjoy it any time you get a craving.
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Salmon Wellington
An impressive dish with attractive layers of golden pastry, greens and vibrant salmon.
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French vanilla slice
Creamy vanilla custard and layers of light pastry dusted with icing sugar – a piece of French vanilla slice is a perfect afternoon treat, especially with a cup of good coffee on the side.
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Beef Wellington
Tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry – what more could you ask for?
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Chicken and leek pie
With beautifully flaky pastry and a hint of mustard cutting through the creamy filling, this recipe is perfect for a family weekend lunch.
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Spinach pie
The Aussie pie gets a healthy, vegetarian twist with this delicious recipe. Crunch through layers of pastry to enjoy the silken combination of spinach, cottage cheese and crumbly feta.
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Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cream horns
Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Cream horns
How decadent does a freshly made cream horn taste? Whip up a batch to surprise everyone at your next afternoon tea, for a delicious trip down memory lane.
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Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs
Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs
Here’s how you can take your bacon and egg sandwich to the next level.
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Mushroom pie with minted mushy peas
A mushroom pie with crushed minty peas is an age-old classic for a reason. With a fresh herbed pastry and rich red wine gravy, this is a one is a keeper.
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Vanilla custard pie
The crispy pastry coupled with the gelatinous filling is a texture sensation with great flavours in this custard pie recipe. A dessert to die for!
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Basic sausage rolls
You can’t go wrong with this classic recipe. Whip up a batch of this tasty sausage rolls for lunch or dinner with the family. All you need is a generous dollop of tomato sauce …
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Persimmon tarte tatin
The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.
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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/vanilla-slice-15024
Sheets of puff pastry are layered with delicious vanilla custard in this supersized vanilla slice recipe.
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matchsticks-with-citrus-liqueur-berries-and-mascarpone
Pillows of light and buttery puff pastry add an irresistible texture to this recipe for matchsticks with citrus liqueur berries and mascarpone.
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butter-chicken-pies-recipe
These butter chicken hand pies are enveloped in golden puff pastry for a simple and delicious dinner option.
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apple-and-cinnamon-hand-pies
Prefer something sweeter? Versatile puff pastry is simply perfect in these apple and cinnamon hand pies.
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beef-wellington
A tender beef wellington wrapped in crispy pastry is a classic family dinner. Get creative with cookie cutters or stencils to decorate this dreamy dish.
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sausage-rolls
Making sausage rolls at home is a breeze when you take advantage of the convenience of ready-rolled puff pastry.
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puff-pastry-cheese-straws
These simply irresistible puff pastry cheese straws use just three ingredients!
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quick-and-easy-plum-tart
This quick and easy plum tart is a simple and elegant dessert you can make with just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes.
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chicken-curry-pot-pies
Do something a little different with your midweek curry with these chicken curry pot pies, they’re so easy!
