Pastry dish

These delicious mushroom and tomato tarts will be a definite crowd pleaser- easy to prepare and super tasty!

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.

An impressive dish with attractive layers of golden pastry, greens and vibrant salmon.

Unfilled crepes suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

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.

This country style classic has a thick buttery crust and is jam packed with lightly spiced stewed fruits - delightful!

Known for being a good source of starch, chestnuts are used in sweetened puree form for these gorgeous baked tarts. Once you top them with softy and chewy meringue, you'll have everyone coming back for seconds.

Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.

The sweetness of apricots and figs are brilliant paired with flaky golden pastry in this classic tart.

Sweet, creamy and zesty, this divine baked lemon cheesecake is perfect served topped with mixed berries and fresh cream for a tasty dessert that will win over the fussiest of diners.

The ultimate savoury pie for cool weekend evenings with your family - the delightful combination of warm apple and slow-cooked pork with a fennel crust will impress the fussiest of eaters.

Impress at your next party or celebration with these divine home-made eclairs filled with vanilla custard cream and glazed with rich chocolate.

These tartlets are the perfect little high tea treat. Was there ever a pair better than rich dark chocolate and tangy orange rind? We don't think so.

This delicious quiche uses frozen puff pastry, making it an easy budget weeknight dinner. And any leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day.

These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.

This recipe is made with frozen shortcrust pastry, making it an easy, family-friendly budget meal.

Your guests will be reaching for more with this gourmet version of classic sausage rolls. Crunchy, golden pastry compliments the tender lamb filling just begging to be dipped in tomato sauce and gobbled up.

The flavours of the Mediterranean will tantalise your guests' taste buds at your next cocktail party or family celebration.

Perfect for a picnic, this pumpkin and tuna pie is quick and hearty.

Perfect for a winter's dessert or decadent weekend treat, this almond cherry pithivier is bursting with flavour.

Don’t underestimate the simple sausage – with the right ingredients and know-how, you will impress even the harshest of critics.

Made with golden, crumbly pastry, these delicious flaked salmon and brie quiches are wonderfully light and tasty. Packed full of nutrients and wonderful flavours, this savoury dish can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.

Topped with asparagus, melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, these moreish tarts are great on their own as a warm snack or paired with a crisp green salad for lunch.

Give classic butter chicken a rise, by incorporating New Zealand-revered sweet potato and encasing it with layers of flaky filo pastry.

Crumbly feta and spicy chorizo sausage chunks fill this delicious pastry. Chilli dip gives this easy dish some heat while fresh rocket cools it down.

While the kids are baking, whip up these savoury delights to round off a splendid afternoon tea.

This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.

These visually stunning filo parcels are packed with uplifting goodness, ready to share.

No need to spend hours on this fruit and nut tart; it takes just 45 minutes and with juicy nectarine and apricot slices will have you coming back for more.

These tantalising pastries are encased with greek fetta and herbs to give a mediterranean flavour hit. Prepare in advance for easy to cook cocktail food or starters on any special occasion.

Surprise your family and friends with this homemade dessert this weekend. Golden crumbly pastry, creamy vanilla custard and fresh, juicy fruit pieces makes this gorgeous French tart worthy of being served in any patisserie.

Chopped dates and walnuts give this traditional English teatime treat a contemporary makeover.

Little guests at your next children's party will love these super-easy mini sausage rolls.

Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll.

This glorious fruity pie with its thick, buttery crust is perfect for Winter weekends at home.

You'll love these individual portions of the dessert classic, apple and rhubarb strudel. There's something about flaky golden pastry and warm, stewed sweet that works so well!

Warm savoury treats always go down well at a party, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze. These tartlets have a simple base, but the creamy feta and sweet-and-sour onions make them flashy and flavourful. Note

The combination of beetroot, creamy feta and crunchy walnuts work perfectly together in these delicious pastry tarts - perfect for a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner.

500g frozen spinach, thawed and drained, can be used in place of fresh. Be sure to press out all liquid. Note

Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Set aside for 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to be absorbed. Serve with any remaining syrup drizzled over. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

This one is guaranteed to be your new family favourite!

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.

If you like a stronger blue cheese taste, use the whole 90g packet of creamy blue cheese. Note

If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

An Australian classic, this rich and creamy slice is beautiful served with a mug of coffee. The combination of passionfruit icing and decadent vanilla custard goes beautifully together.

To make 1 cup of breadcrumbs, process 4 slices day-old white bread. The dipping sauce recipe makes 3/4 cup. Note

No vol-au-vent cases? Cut thawed puff pastry sheets into quarters (squares). Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) 10 minutes. Top with chicken mixture to serve. Note

Instead of brie, crumble 200g ricotta over mixture. Replace capsicum dip with rocket or basil pesto. You need 600g peeled pumpkin. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Ratatouille is a staple of vegetarian cooking and now, in a a tart, it's even better.

Use a combination of ricotta and spreadable cream cheese. Note

Makes 32 Note

This gorgeous macadamia filo tart is topped with sweet pineapple. Enjoy it warm or cool with a dollop of ice-cream for an indulgent dessert.

Rich in both flavour and texture and delicious hot or cold, enjoy this quiche with a side salad. For a milder version, substitite the greens with English spinach.

If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and chill to prevent pastry from drying out. Note

If liked, this quiche can be made in a 23cm quiche pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Note

These cheesy lentil pies will satisfy your meat-free cravings while packing a flavourful punch. Full of protein and vegetable goodness, they're also perfect for little hands.

This is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. Note

This quiche can also be made in a 23cm quiche pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Note

Handling frozen pastry is easier if you let it just partially thaw. Tarts can be dusted with a little nutmeg before the final baking, or with icing sugar before serving. Accompany with cream if liked. Note

This quiche freezes well. You can also use homemade shortcrust pastry. Delicious with some added char-grilled capsicum or caramelised onion. Note

This delicious vegetarian quiche is packed full of flavour from the salty haloumi, hearty eggplant and divine golden crust. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy warm or cool.

If liked, add some crumbled feta cheese and chopped semi-dried tomatoes. Note

This light, flaky golden croissant is beautiful stuffed with fresh ham, eggs and oozy melted cheese to create the perfect lazy weekend breakfast or brunch.

Makes 4 When mangoes are no longer in season, you can make these tarts with other fruits including apple, pear, fig, peach, apricot and nectarines. Note

These pretty little tomato and rocket tarts are a great vegetarian option for a platter of finger food. Rocket can be replaced with baby spinach. Add some baby basil leaves just before serving, if you like.

Looking for a make ahead dinner? These chicken pot pies freeze well.

These tasty parcels filled with tender chicken and cheese will become a family favourite. And they make a great addition to the lunchbox too!

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. For an additional flavour twist, top eggs with a spoonful of black olive tapenade, green tomato relish or thinly sliced prosciutto. Note

This cheat's version of a classic Aussie-style egg and bacon pie uses supermarket ingredients to create a quick and tasty family lunch or dinner.

The tasty morsels are a great way to sneak in some extra vegies without the kids noticing.

Line base and 2 sides using 1 strip of paper Repeat with remaining 2 sides. These will act as levers when removing slice from pan. Note

Roast tomato and goat's cheese tart

Perfect as an after-school snack, or to meet those bottomless appetites during the school holidays.

You could replace fresh spinach with a packet of frozen, making sure it is well drained. Note

If you're looking for a simple and tasty finger food to that will please a crowd, look no further than these salmon quichettes. They are delicious hot or cold and a also make a perfect after school snack.

Make your own delicious and healthy treats of zucchini lentil pasties. Have them cold on a picnic or warm for a meat-free dinner or after school snack. Smaller ones can be made for cocktail parties.

We have many things to thank the Greeks for, baklava is but one of them. These cigar shaped treats drenched in syrup go perfectly with a steaming hot cup of espresso.

Sticky, gooey, sweet and astringent in all the right measures, these baked brie and quince matchsticks are made from light, flaky puff-pastry. Fabulous finger food for a party.

These gorgeous little rhubarb frangipane tarts are simple to make but taste divine. Appealingly tart rhubarb is dripping in syrup and nestled on a layer of sweet frangipane. Serve warm with cream.

It's not quite a turnover, and not quite a strudel, but this rhubarb and almond jalousie is rather delicious. This crispy sweet delight certainly proves that French know their stuff when it comes to making pastries.

Empanadas are the perfect snack to serve at a barbecue or cocktail party. They are also delicious cold and make a tasty addition to the kids' school lunch boxes.

These mascarpone matchsticks are quite possibly the simplest dessert in the world to make. Even the most novice of cooks can easily assemble these little pastry beauties. Bet you can't eat just one.

This light and crispy potato galette has a definite Spanish flavour, thanks to the chorizo, olives and paprika that tops it. A quick and easy dish that's perfect for a light summer lunch with friends.

Our profiteroles with chocolate liqueur sauce are the perfect end to your next dinner party. For best results, don't forget to perforate each profiterole with the tip of a sharp knife before the last 5 minutes of baking.

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.