A Moroccan pastilla is traditionally filled with pigeon and apricots. This colourful vegetarian version uses sweet potato and cinnamon. Serve with roast carrots and buttered kale.

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Breakfast meets dessert in the ultimate British tart. Buttery shortcrust pastry is piled with marmalade and toasted breadcrumbs. What's not to love?

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Chicken curry meets sausage rolls with the addition of a shortcut spice paste and fresh herbs. Serve with a coconut yogurt, lime juice and coriander dip.

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Inspired by a Greek custard cake known as soufra, the texture and flavours of this filo dessert are not dissimilar to baklava. A crisp, golden filo exterior contrasts a softer cardamom-custard-soaked centre.

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These easy-peasy pies use ready-rolled shortcrust pastry and a tub of cheese sauce as savvy shortcuts.

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Forced rhubarb adds a lovely splash of vibrancy to these easy-to-make Danish pastries – the ideal morning pick-me-up.

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Make the Persian-inspired chicken filling for this fragrant pie up to two days ahead of time. Simply top with scrunched up filo to bake

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Ready-made puff pastry takes the effort out of making the Spanish treat churros – and lowers the calories, as these buttery treats are baked, not fried.

Get the recipe for cheat's churros