The rich chocolate brownie topping combined with the golden syrup sweetness of the caramel makes this tart an indulgent treat for guests at the end of a fabulous meal.

Rich and lavish veal and tomato pies with gremolata from Australian Women's Weekly.

One corn cob will give about 1 cup kernels. You can substitute frozen or drained canned kernels. Note

These pretty little pies taste just as good as they look. Use fresh cherries when they are in season; otherwise thawed frozen cherries will do.

If in season, use halved and seeded fresh apricots. Note

Ready-steamed brown basmati rice is available in packets from the rice section of supermarkets. Use fresh ricotta, sold in wheels from delis and the deli section of supermarkets for the best taste and texture. If heirloom tomatoes are not available, use baby grape or cherry truss tomatoes. Nutty brown rice and sesame seeds replace flour […]

Layers of crisp filo, crumbly cheese and wilted silverbeet, all drenched in lemon and garlic, make these silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks a light and delicious meal.

This stunning lattice-topped pie is delicious served with warm custard or ice-cream.

You could use any dried fruit instead of the sultanas. Dried cranberries would be the best combination with apples for this excellent dessert. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to top it off. Note

This easy tart is delicious served warm with a drizzle of buttery maple sauce and vanilla ice-cream.

Topped with fresh parsley and lemon zest, the flavour combinations in this crispy tart are heavenly.

A creamy, herby chicken and spinach filling is encased in golden, crispy pastry in this mouth-watering pithivier recipe.

These easy, speedy beef pies are perfect for a family meal or casual dinner party.

This delicious, hearty Irish pie is comfort food at its best.

This dense almond tart with juicy cherries makes a stunning afternoon treat or dessert with whipped cream.

When in season, try slices of gold kiwifruit as well. Save time: Use 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry and bought thick custard. Don’t over-process pastry; it will be tough. Freeze egg whites, in batches of 2 for easy thawing, for up to 3 months. Note

With a creamy seafood filling and golden pastry lid, these mouthwatering individual pies make for a lovely family dinner.

A quick, easy and hearty beef pot pie from Recipes+.

Topped with watercress, this crispy bacon and celery tart is perfect for a weekend brunch with friends.

These gluten-free mini quiches are great for a school or work lunch.

A creamy salmon, lobster and scallop filling is topped with fluffy mashed potato in this delicious fish pie recipe.

Spinach, lemon and parmesan give a huge flavour boost to this tuna mornay pie with a creamy mashed potato topping. Warming, filling and utterly delicious.

These flavour filled little tarts make a great shared platter for a cocktail party, or a starter for a special meal.

These tarts add a tasty, elegant twist to a traditional high tea, or can be just as fun served as individual desserts.

This creamy, nutmeg-kissed custard tart is delicious served with stewed blueberries.

These hearty egg and bacon pies with potato chips are sure to be family favourites.

Served with fluffy mashed potato, this golden pie makes the ultimate family dinner.

Quark is a fresh cheese of similar consistency to ricotta but much lower in fat. It's sold at delicatessens. If unavailable, use reduced-fat fresh ricotta or reduced-fat cream cheese.

Filled with sweet hazelnut frangipane and juicy blueberries, these mini tarts make a satisfying sweet treat, especially served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ultimate comfort food.

Add 2 teaspoons of chopped thyme leaves to the pastry for a variation. Note

Filling can be made ahead of time and chilled until required. Note

A hearty beef and cheese pie for the whole family to enjoy.

Be careful to remove all bones and cartilage as they can be quite small and sharp. Note

Serve these golden pies with steamed green beans for an easy, delicious family meal.

Juicy beef sausages are roasted in a Yorkshire pudding batter and served with peas and gravy to make this delicious British classic.

Drizzled in balsamic glaze, these crisp tarts make an ideal summer lunch or light dinner.

With crisp, golden pastry, creamy vanilla custard and fresh seasonal fruit, these simple tarts make a lovely sweet treat.

This dessert is super-easy and tastes fantastic with a dollop of whipped cream.

Use leftover bolognese sauce as the base of this pie, to prevent waste and save money. Note

Not unlike mini pecan pies but for the medley nut filling, these nut tartlets by Woman's Day are a sweet and decadent treat, perfect with your afternoon cuppa and chat with friends.

This golden dish makes an excellent main course with a dollop of pesto and salad, or as a side dish with meat. Great for the lunchbox, too!

To bake blind line pastry case with baking paper with pastry weights or dried beans. Bake as directed. Note

This quiche separates into a pastry-like base and filling as it bakes. This freezes well, whole or in wedges. Note

Makes 6 Note

This easy chicken and mushroom pie is perfect for feeding a hungry family.

With a homemade puff pastry and sweet almond filling, these beautiful rhubarb galettes are set to impress.

This dill-flecked Russian salmon pie makes for a fabulous lunch or light dinner with spinach salad.

You could also use chuck steak or gravy beef. Note

Why serve pork with apple on the side when you can serve it on top! These quirky and delicious pies are an excellent idea for an impressive winter dinner.

The combination of pear, blue cheese and hazelnut is unexpected but a proven winner.

Make your own Kiwi classic potato top pie.

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The perfect tart for a sweet-tooth.

Hot, sweet juicy apples are beautifully snuggled by a crisp, golden crust in this delicious tart. Serve with a big dollop of homemade caramel icecream for a winning dessert every time. Photography by Rob Shaw/ bauersyndication.com.au

A healthy, filling and delicious tart with eggs, leeks, parmesan and thyme.

A healthy and delicious tart that is perfect for picnics.

A perfect winter dish - the classic apple crumble never goes out of style. Serve with vanilla ice-cream, for a heart-warming family dessert.

Make ahead: This recipe can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

These little chicken and leek pies go fast at a party, so if you're hosting a big one you might want to double the recipe. This filling also makes an excellent family-sized pie, just use half the pastry and double the cooking time.

Roasting stone fruits intensifies their flavour as well as drawing out their natural sweetness, which helps make this roast nectarine tart exceedingly delicious. Serve warm with lashings of cream.

The melt-in-the-mouth pastry is irresistible in this asparagus and gruyere tart and easier to work with than you might imagine.

You can use fresh pears for this delectable roasted pear tart, just make sure that they're on the slightly firm side of ripe and peel them carefully first.

This recipe really couldn't be easier, it's a simple mix and cook tart that is seriously delicious.

These creamy bite-sized blue cheese and garlic tarts are beautiful enjoyed as a finger food for a fancy dinner party or a light weekend snack.

The macadamia filling is similar to the more common almond frangipane.

Spring onion provides a milder counterpoint to white fish than everyday brown onions, adding flavour without overwhelming the delicate taste.

The real pleasure in this lime meringue pie lies in the airy heap of soft meringue, crisped golden in places. And in the piquant lime curd and biscuity base. Also, in scoffing a big slice of it.

Add some gourmet elements to the beloved Aussie pie with chunks of steak, succulent vegetables and crisp pastry crusts.

You can't go wrong with a classic – this iconic Kiwi dish is perfect for cold winter mornings.

This is a delicious apple pie recipe that is quick and easy to make and perfect for a family treat.

This traditional Cornish lunch dish is the ultimate comfort food with a crisp, golden crust surrounding a hot potato and meat filling.

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A light frittata and salsa to share with your amigos.

All the flavours of a margherita pizza in a classic quiche.

A light, egg-white frittata bursting with tasty vegetables, basil and parmesan cheese. Using freshly shelled green peas will give this dish an edge.

Layers of flaky pastry and semolina custard soaked in lemon syrup makes this traditional Greek custard pie an irresistible treat. Serve galaktoboureko for afternoon tea or as dessert.

Packed with even more flavour than a lemon tart, this baked passionfruit tart is perfect for a mid-afternoon pick me up.

Quiche Lorraine is one of the classics of French cooking, plus quiche is a great way to get rid of the left overs in the fridge and the cupboard and it tastes great. A great weekend lunch that's also practical and inexpensive, a win all round.

An enduring classic, these little French-style strawberry tarts are given a boozy lift with the addition of Grand Marnier.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. You can make the pastry using a food processor. Process flour, ground macadamias, sugar, salt and butter until coarse breadcrumbs, with motor running, add water. Process until dough comes together. As the pastry is very short, it’s important to refrigerate it […]

With only five ingredients, all purchased easily from a supermarket, this sophisticated version of the classic bacon and egg pie is the perfect fuss-free midweek dinner. Note

These tartlets are best made on the day of serving. Note

Meat filling can be prepared a day ahead. Note

You will need about 3 punnets of raspberries for this recipe. Note

Instant polenta, available from supermarkets, comes with cooking times varying from 1-5 minutes, so it’s always best to read the packet directions. To keep polenta warm when serving, place polenta in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming. If fresh figs are out of […]

You could use 75g (2½ ounces) frozen peas instead of the asparagus and serve topped with a little crumbled ricotta. Note