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Jalapeño, corn and Red Leicester quiche lorraine

This is a great make-and-take option for a party, or makes a lovely lunch served with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

1 hr 30 mins, plus chilling and cooling

Serves: 6

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Dubai chocolate profiteroles

Fill golden choux buns with a velvety pistachio cream and caramelised Shredded Wheat, then crown in a cascade of salted chocolate sauce…

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

2hrs 15 mins, plus cooling and chilling

Serves: 10-12

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Spiced parsnip and cashew strudels

Whip up a batch of spiced parsnip strudels. They’re perfect for veggie guests and you can prepare them ahead and keep them in the freezer

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

1 hr 30 mins, plus cooling

Serves: 6

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Pumpkin pie with pecan pastry

Pecans give traditional pastry an extra-short buttery texture in this classic American dessert. The creamy pumpkin filling is richly spiced and a dark chocolate web adds the fright factor!

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

2 hrs 15 mins, plus chilling and cooling

Serves: 10

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Creamy vegan mushroom and leek pie

The mix of mushrooms and miso give this deliciously creamy pie filling a real umami-rich depth of flavour, which even ardent meat lovers will fall in love with

Recipe by Gaz Oakley

1 hr 15 mins

Serves: 6

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Reader recipe: mincemeat baklava rolls

Poppy Morris from Chichester entered and won our festive recipe competition with her idea for blending traditions. ‘I created this recipe because of my Greek origins. Christmas is a huge celebration for our family and baklava is much enjoyed in my culture,' she says. 'Having married a wonderful British man I have become a fan of mincemeat, so here is my recipe for festive baklava rolls!’

1 hr 30 mins, plus cooling and setting

Makes: 28

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Bacon and spinach croissant wreath

Buttery croissant dough is a great fuss-free alternative to pastry. Packed with smoked bacon rashers and a rich cheesy mushroom and spinach filling, this makes an irresistible spoil-yourselves brunch, or serve with drinks

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

1 hr 30 mins, plus cooling

Serves: 10-12

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Christmas-spice crème brûlée tart

This silky tart would make a brilliant alternative to Christmas pudding if you want something slightly lighter that still ticks the indulgence box. The rich, velvety custard is fragranced with an array of gingerbread spices and then topped with a layer of caramelised sugar for a satisfying crunch

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

2 hrs, plus chilling and cooling

Serves: 10

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Moroccan spiced beetroot and squash wellington

This vegetarian wellington is delicious served with minted yogurt; simply stir chopped fresh or dried mint into a bowl of natural yogurt, adding a pinch of ground cumin and some seasoning

Recipe by Calum Franklin

2 hrs 40 mins, plus chilling and cooling

Serves: 8

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