Pie or tart

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.

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.

If preferred, you can replace lemon with orange or lime. Note

Straddling the two worlds of cake and pie, this warm and gooey dessert is best served with fruits and cream.

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.

Sticky and sweet with just a whisper of tartness, a good old-fashioned lemon meringue pie is always greeted with murmurs of appreciation. This one is no different.

For a super authentic flavour to this amazingly tender Moroccan lamb pie, substitute preserved lemon rind for fresh. Cumin seeds add that final, exotic flourish.

Try cutting gnocchi into other fun shapes, such as hearts. Note

You could also use 2 bunches of small beetroot. You will need to roast them for 1 1/4 hours and cut them into wedges. Beetroot stems are tender and sweet like silver beet and the slightly sour leaves are also edible. Little is wasted in this clever tart that utilises all parts of the beetroot. […]

Roast tomato and goat's cheese tart

Moroccan-style lamb pies

A hearty family classic makes a great meal on cold nights.

Small baked pies filled with a rich beef stew infused with the deep and dark flavours of stout beer.

Sweet and satisfying, these little baked coconut custard tarts have the added nutty depth of both shredded and desiccated coconut, plus a dash of lemon zest.

These delightful beef and mushroom pies are the ultimate comfort food.

On the days where only comfort food will satisfy the hungry masses, this delicious fish pie topped with the creamiest of mashed potato and baked to brown, crisp perfection will fit the bill like no other.

Pork pie is a classic British dish made with hot water pastry that is traditionally eaten cold. This makes it perfect for picnics or even as a quick snack snatched from the fridge while you're on the go.

This vegetarian version of the old British classic is every bit as hearty as its meaty cousin. Lentil cottage pie is the perfect option when you're after something meat-free, but substantial.

These macadamia and ginger fingers make a lovely gluten-free alternative to cakes and biscuits for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy as part of your 'elevenses' routine, or treat the kids for their afternoon snack.

Easy and inexpensive to make, and terrific for a crowd. Tender apples and cream cheese on a crumble base, all topped with cream and cinnamon, delicious.

This healthy and tasty vegetable and lentil potato pie is packed full of vitamins and every bit as hearty as a meat based cottage pie. Perfect for a family meat-free Monday meal.

This quick and easy apricot crumble slice makes a great afternoon snack, and is perfect for packing in lunch boxes. For something slightly fancier, serve warm with a spoonful of sour cream.

This decadent butterscotch pie will satisfy the cravings of any sweet tooth. The only problem with this luscious dish is trying to decide whether to serve it with lashings of whipped cream, or ice-cream.

You could serve this tart as a cheese course in a menu, or make a lunch or brunch out of it by serving it with a bitter leaf salad.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

This potato, onion and herb pie makes a nice change from more meatier versions. It is delicious either hot or cold.

Give your usual fish pies a sophisticated variation with this smoked fish version. They can go straight from the oven to the table in pretty individual dishes and make a lovely dinner party main meal.

Dust with a little extra sifted icing sugar. Note

A dish that looks wonderful doesn't need to be difficult, as is shown by this mushroom tart recipe.

You can use one quantity basic shortcrust pastry instead of the store-bought pastry sheets. Note

Orange blossom water, also known as orange flower water, is made by distilling the blossoms of the bitter-orange tree. These orange blossom friands are sweet, bitter and fragrant all at once. Divine.

Perfect for a lazy lunch with friends, this spinach quiche is quick and delicious. For something rather different, you could use sorrel leaves in place of the spinach.

Impress your party guests with these delicious barbecued duck and ginger tartlets.

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

These gorgeous strawberry and pomegranate custard tarts are easy to make, creating a beautiful dessert that you can enjoy any night of the week.

Serve this beautiful green quiche with salad for a light lunch or dinner.

Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.

Buy roasted capsicum from the deli. Note

Add a little bit of bite to your regular chicken pot pies with these delicious curry versions. Best of all, leftover pies freeze beautifully and can be popped straight into the oven after you get home from work.

This plum and mascarpone tart is rich with wine and liqueur and makes a fitting end to a very special dinner.

Spice up your mince pies this Christmas with this delicious whisky-laced fruit mince pies.

These crisp apple tarts are fuss-free, speedy to make and completely delicious.

Perfect beef and onion party pies for sharing with friends and family.

Rich and very chocolatey, the ground pistachios give this stylish tart a dense, moist texture.

These are serious little pies; tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms and fennel swimming in a creamy mustard sauce and topped with golden, flaky pastry.

For best results, use a pizza tray with holes in the base;­ this will cook the pastry evenly. Note

The combination of tender baked apples, tart raspberries and a wonderfully crumbly quinoa and almond topping makes this healthy fruit dish perfect for dessert, brunch or a sweet snack.

These sweet little bites are a hint of zesty and a touch of creamy; a crowd pleaser and a joy to make.

Austalian Women's Weekly brings you this delicious veal stroganoff pies with carrot salad.

Serve these delicate turnovers dusted with sifted icing sugar for a delicious mid-afternoon treat or, for a yummy dessert, serve with ice-cream.

These gorgeous tarts are perfect for special occasions; elegant afternoon tea's, high tea, dessert - anything with a touch of decadence.

Allowing the eggplant to stand a while covered with salt will help withdraw most of the vegetable’s slightly bitter juice; it also helps prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil when it’s cooked. Be sure to rinse the eggplant well under cold running water to remove as much of the salt as possible and […]

Loved by children and adults alike, there is something about humble jam tart that still holds its own among today's more upmarket pastries. Experiment with your favourite jam flavours.

Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.

Hot smoked salmon is available from major supermarkets. Use a mixture of fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint, oregano or marjoram. If you don’t have a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, wrap the handle in two layers of foil, this will prevent the handle from burning while under the grill. Note

Both Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples are suitable for this recipe. Note

Pastry cases can be made 3 days ahead; store in airtight container. Note

If you would like to make your own delicious pastry cases, see the recipe for pastry in blueberry apple crumbles. Note

The frangipane flower and this frangipane tart have absolutely nothing to do with each other, despite the name. Although both look absolutely stunning and will fill your house with the most delightful aroma.

Delight your family and friends with these miniature crumble pies, best served with a dollop of fresh cream.

Topped with a crunchy pastry lid sprinkled with cinnamon and flaked almonds, this juicy apple and berry pie makes a luscious ending to a family meal.

Hearty and meaty, these flavour-packed lamb and rosemary pies are perfect for a hungry family on a cooler evening or weekend. They'll taste amazing enjoyed straight from the oven.

Treacle is a sweet and richly flavoured syrup which is perfect for making moist baked goods; especially tarts!

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Use a mandoline or V-slicer to slice the zucchini quickly and evenly. Note

This French caramelised apple tart is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or melting ice-cream.

Sweet, soft and rich, this caramel meringue pie is the perfect comfort food dessert.

Rich coffee custard, glossy dark chocolate and a buttery biscuit base make these coffee custard tarts something a little bit special.

Kids will love these bolognese pies topped with cheesy mashed potato.

Flaky, golden filo pastry wrapped around a creamy chicken and leek filling makes for a delicious savoury strudel.

This tart is simply delicious warm with cream or ice-cream, and perfect with tea or coffee.

Tangelos are a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. They look like an especially richly coloured, smallish orange with a slight neck at the stem end, and taste like a sweet orange.

This pie is a feast of the senses with a healthy alternative crust.

Easy and tasty vegetable curry pies from Australian Women's Weekly.

This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can replace the carrots, celery, mushrooms and peas with a 400g packet of fresh diced vegetable soup mixture – this is found in the vegetable or refrigerated sections of most larger supermarkets, as well as many greengrocers. Note

Fragrant and filling Thai-style green chicken curry pies make a great alternative to your usual meat pie. Accompany with plenty of green vegetables for a complete meal.