Mince pies in disguise

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

Share the load with your guests and ask each to make one of these delicious dishes for your next alfresco gathering

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Using a sheet of puff pastry and a handful of everyday ingredients, these savoury and sweet recipes are delicious and so simple to create

From sticky fruit galettes to cheesy tarts, in her new book, Scottish food stylist and recipe developer Caitlin Macdonald celebrates just how versatile the humble sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry can be

Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 2 x 250g pouches microwaveable Spanish-style grains ◆ 150ml vegetable stock ◆ 200g frozen cooked mixed seafood (prawns, squid, mussels) ◆ 1tsp paprika (optional) ◆ 200g mussel