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Pastry recipes

Best of all, ready-made is fine here.
Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

We’re all about making life a little easier when we can, which is why you should definitely pick up a packet of frozen pastry next time you’re at the supermarket.

Having a sheet or two of ready-made pastry, either shortcrust, puff or even filo, is the key to a quick, cheap dinner with little to no fuss.

And it’s a seriously versatile ingredient; between quiches, sweet tarts and savoury pies, there’s a heck of a lot you can whip up at a moment’s notice.

Click through the gallery for the pastry recipes that’ll you want to save and make over and over.

silver beet & porcini fillo stacks

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Silverbeet & porcini fillo stacks

The easiest spinach & cheese pie you will ever make.

Pie recipes

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Savoury mince pie

Fill up this winter with a classic savoury mince pie. Filled with meat, veggies and gravy it’s a classic for a reason. This version uses filo for added texture.

Easy Four-Cheese Pie

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Easy four-cheese pie

Easy four-cheese pie

Because you can never have too much cheese.

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Mushroom pie with minted mushy peas

A mushroom pie with crushed minty peas is an age-old classic for a reason. With a fresh herbed pastry and rich red wine gravy, this is a one is a keeper.

Spinach, feta and salmon parcels

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Spinach, feta and salmon parcels

These little filo pastry parcels are packed full of flavour. With flaky salmon fillets and our spinach and feta mix, it’s the perfect dinner idea to satisfy your tastebuds and meet your nutritional needs.

antipasto puff pastry tartlets

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Antipasto puff pastry tartlets

Antipasto puff pastry tartlets

mustard dogs in pastry

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Mustard dogs in pastry

Mustard dogs in pastry

VANILLA CUSTARD PIE

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Vanilla custard pie

Vanilla custard pie

The crispy pastry coupled with the gelatinous filling is a texture sensation with great flavours in this custard pie recipe. A dessert to die for!

PEAR TARTE TATIN

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Pear tarte Tatin

Pear tarte Tatin

This classic upside down French pastry is works just as well with sweet, caramelised pears as it does as an apple tarte Tatin

Vanilla slice with passionfruit icing

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Vanilla slice with passionfruit icing

The classic vanilla slice needs no introduction. Here, we’ve paired the layers of pastry and custard with a bright passionfruit icing for a zesty twist.

Butter chicken hand pies

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Butter chicken hand pies

Butter chicken hand pies

A classic Indian dish re-created into a delicious hand-held feast for the whole family to enjoy!

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Apple and cinnamon hand pies

These delightfully indulgent apple and cinnamon hand pies are the perfect addition to your next brunch or morning tea – simply divine !

Beef Wellington

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Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

Tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry – what more could you ask for?

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Sausage rolls

A classic Aussie favourite, your family will love these homemade version of the humble sausage roll. It’ll taste so much better coming straight from the oven, and you’ll know exactly what’s going into them.

puff pastry cheese straws

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Puff pastry cheese straws

Puff pastry cheese straws

quick cheat's recipes of your favourite desserts

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Quick and easy plum tart

Quick and easy plum tart

Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.

chicken curry pot pies

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Chicken curry pot pies

Quick, easy and fun chicken curry pot pies to impress the kids.

Tuna, Cauliflower and Cheese Pie

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Tuna, cauliflower and cheese pie

Tuna, cauliflower and cheese pie

Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche

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Salmon and asparagus quiche

Salmon and asparagus quiche

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Pumpkin and feta free-form tart

Pumpkin and feta free-form tart

vegetarian pie recipes

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Eggplant and mushroom pasta pot pie

Eggplant and mushroom pasta pot pie

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Asparagus and goat’s cheese tart

Asparagus and goat’s cheese tart

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Free-form mushroom and cheese tart

Free-form mushroom and cheese tart

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Quick and easy plum tart

Quick and easy plum tart

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