Learn how to make sweet shortcrust pastry. You'll be surprised how easy it is, then you can make all sorts of desserts like our apple and blackberry pies

Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold

Mary Cadogan's step-by-step recipe for the foolproof way to make a shortcrust pastry case

Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which makes for a comforting family pudding.

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

Make a homemade pie with Tom Kerridge's pastry recipe. It's easy to adapt – swap the lard for drippings, or simply use butter for a vegetarian version

Pice ar y maen, a Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations and still as popular as ever. Perfect for making with the children

Use shop-bought pastry to make our easy bakewell tarts. Simply layer jam, frangipane and icing inside a shortcrust case for a nostalgic teatime treat

The ultimate comfort food recipe. Golden brown pastry and a creamy chicken, leek and bacon filling make this a real feast for friends and family

Use Gordon Ramsay's recipe when you want a quick, light flaky pastry in minutes

Wow family and friends with this chocolate orange brownie tart. With a crumbly pastry base, it's a deliciously decadent dessert course or anytime treat

These festive favourites are encased in a rich, sweet shortcrust pastry and finished off with a frangipane topping that livens up every bite

Layer up prosciutto, cheddar and cherry tomatoes on shortcrust pastry for a lovely light meal that's delicious hot, warm or cold

Enjoy a slice of our cheesy leek & pea tart with a fresh green salad and crusty bread. This recipe works equally well with shortcrust or puff pastry

There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg

Use a hearty shortcrust base then top with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts and contrast with watercress salad

Good Food reader Helen Carmichael shares her homemade citrus pastry recipe - perfect for filling with your own mincemeat

Great for using up leftovers from Christmas dinner. If you don’t fancy turkey, use chicken instead.

Not too keen on red meat? Try our chicken version of chilli con carne, with all the richness of the classic dish. It's the perfect sofa supper on cold nights

Test your skills by creating layers of buttery puff pastry to use in sweet and savoury pies, tarts, desserts and canapés

Use Mary Cadogan's shortcrust pastry case recipe as the base for this gorgeous summery tart

Use up seasonal fruit in mini almond tarts with frangipane filling and crisp shortcrust cases – best served with thick clotted cream

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat

Bake easy mince pies using ready-made puff pastry and a jar of mincemeat. You can perk up a shop-bought filling, too, with orange zest and a splash of brandy

Have fun preparing these puff pastry pizzas with kids. Chop up any veg you have into small pieces and let everyone choose their own toppings

A filling and flavoursome shortcrust pastry pie with pork and mustard that won't stretch the budget

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Enjoy these veggie sausage slices for lunch or in a picnic. Wrapped in puff pastry, they're packed with roasted peppers and spices

A showstopping fruit tart with homemade shortcrust pastry and squidgy almond filling - serve with crème fraîche

Love it or hate it, Marmite works beautifully with cheese and onion when baked up in shortcrust parcels