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Julia Busuttil Nishimura's pumpkin and feta filo pie.

Filo-sophy 101: Five golden, flaky pies to make this weekend

From roasted pumpkin and feta to an apple pie that crunches like autumn leaves, these paper-thin sheets shatter with every mouthful.

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's pumpkin and feta filo pie.

Roasted pumpkin and feta filo pie

Inspired by the Greek pie kolokithopita, this vegetarian bake is an incredibly delicious way to ease into winter.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
The dish you make when you want dumplings, but can't face the fold.
EASY

No folding, no faff: These DIY dumplings are the ideal Friday night food

You’ve got to know when to fold them – and with these deconstructed one-pan dumplings, the answer is never.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Helen Goh's apple, raisin and armagnac croustade.

Helen Goh’s ‘crumpled and generous’ apple pie is crunchy like autumn leaves underfoot

This rustic, brandy-spiked dessert is inspired by the apple pastries of south-west France.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Adam Liaw’s spanakopita.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s golden rules for making a showstopping (and sog-free) spanakopita

A soggy base and bland filling are the enemies of this classic Greek pie. Adam Liaw shares his foolproof techniques to beating both for a flaky, crisp result.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
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Vanilla slice.
EASY

Emelia Jackson’s foolproof vanilla slice is easier to make than you might expect

This zesty twist on the nostalgic country bakery classic is more “modern chic”, less “sugar coma”.

  • < 30 mins
  • Emelia Jackson
Cheese straws twisted with chilli crisp.

‘Utterly addictive’: How to make Emelia Jackson’s cheese straws with a spicy twist

Made with rough puff pastry, these elegant cheese straws are perfect for nibbling during party season.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Emelia Jackson
Helen Goh’s strawberry ricotta crostata.

Strawberry ricotta crostata

A free-form tart with a layer of vanilla-flavoured ricotta topped with jammy strawberries.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Helen Goh
Top this simple tart with zucchini rounds (pictured) or asparagus spears.

Five easy-breezy savoury tarts to make this week

Nothing says spring like a simple tart topped with new-season asparagus or zucchini and plenty of cheese.

EASY

Zucchini and ricotta tart

This simple, picnic-friendly tart is a versatile recipe for this time of year.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura