Tutti frutti Christmas pies

If you’re not a fan of traditional mince pies or just fancy something different, try these with dates, apricots, cranberries and apple

Easy mince pies with crunchy crumble tops

These individual pies with a twist are great for using up storecupboard staples such as nuts and dried fruit, they’re budget-friendly too

Passion fruit pots with coconut stars

Perfect party puddings – you can pop them all on a tray and pass them round

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

American pecan pies

Our favourite American dessert, perfected with a little kick of bourbon cream on the side

Tasty cottage pies

The classic family dish from the Cooking with Auntie Sara series – perfect for getting the kids involved

Pot-roast guinea fowl with lentils, Sherry & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This game bird is the perfect size for two – enjoy with a Puy lentil ragout and a tarragon and parsley cream sauce

One-pot cabbage & beans with white fish

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This cabbage stew is based on a peasant
dish from south-west France, called
garbure, which is served with everything
from duck to fish

Fish pies with smoked salmon, prawns & dill

These pies can be prepared the previous day – perfect for entertaining

Mini chilli beef pies

Perfect party nibbles to impress your guests with

Moroccan chicken one-pot

You don't need a clay pot to whip up a fragrant, North Africa tagine – throw it all in a casserole dish and top with feta, mint and lemon

Devilled cheek & kidney pot pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try beef cheek and lamb or ox kidney is this sumptuous pie with homemade pastry. Use a piece of bone marrow as a pie funnel – it’s a talking point!