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My smashed potato salad went viral on social media last year, and I’m always looking for innovative ways to use potatoes – here, they’re a great stand-in for a pastry case. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins COO

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pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’

MAKES 12 PREP 20 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 15g butter 15g plain flour 180ml milk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 60g gruyère, grated 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 80g wafer-thin smoked ham, torn 1 egg, beaten