The Australian Women's Weekly Kids' Perfect Party Book

Sandwiched with strawberries and cream ice-cream and drizzled with icing, these light-as-air choux puffs are irresistible.

Who doesn't love a good meat pie?

Drizzled in sweet lemon syrup, these crispy almond and walnut pastries are a delightful accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note

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Step one of the recipe can be made 1 day ahead and covered, refrigerated; until required. The tomato sauce can be made 1 day ahead then covered; refrigerated; until required. Sauce can be frozen up to 6 months. Note

For a delicious snack, try these golden scrolls filled with sausage and beef mince, melted cheese and spinach.

Not only do these white chocolate and raspberry mille-feuilles look amazing, they taste just as good. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make so you don't need an excuse to whip up a batch and surprise your loved ones.

Served with pomegranate yoghurt, these Moroccan pastries make elegant finger food.

Top shortcakes with half the berry mixture, then another nutella-topped shortcake; repeat with remaining berry mixture, then top with remaining shortcake. Note

These spiced little cheesy triangles make a lovely light lunch or protein-rich afternoon tea.

These simple little strawberry shortcakes are made using pastry rather than shortbread, making them lighter and quicker to bake.

These little pastries are a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. All you need is a few sheets of shortcrust pastry and an egg.

Also known as turón, these popular Filipino deep-fried bananas make an excellent dessert with refreshing coconut ice-cream.

Wonton cups can be prepared a day ahead and stored in an airtight container. You need 3 x 12-hole (1-tablespoon/20ml) mini muffin pans. If you only have one pan, that is fine, just cook the wonton cases in batches. You could also serve the tuna tartare in a bowl with a pile of home-cooked prawn […]

These tarts are the perfect expression of sumer. When cooked, the nectarines and apricots soften and slightly caramelise, becoming the perfect foil to the buttery crunch of the pastry and the nuts. Note

Choux pastry mixture will come away from side of pan and form a ball Note

The salmon in these filo parcels will be cooked medium, slightly pink in the middle; increase or decrease the baking time depending on how you like yours cooked.

This tart will keep well, removed from the tin and covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Serve tart at room temperature This pastry is very easy and good for any savoury tart, but you can also use thawed ready-rolled pastry sheets, joined with a little egg yolk. Note

Jalousie is best made on the day of serving. Serve with whipped cream if you like.

These crispy parcels make a delicious vegetarian snack.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

These tasty little spinach and corn pasties are sure to be a firm favourite with young and old. Great for lunches, after-school snacks and lunchboxes.

Tasty tuna and feta turnovers make a great light lunch or after-school snack, and are perfect for popping in a lunch-box the next day. Easy, affordable and delicious food.

For an easy, elegant dessert, try these decadent sandwiches of golden puff pastry, juicy berries and custard cream.

The melt-in-the-mouth pastry is irresistible in this asparagus and gruyere tart and easier to work with than you might imagine.

Spring onion provides a milder counterpoint to white fish than everyday brown onions, adding flavour without overwhelming the delicate taste.

These creamy bite-sized blue cheese and garlic tarts are beautiful enjoyed as a finger food for a fancy dinner party or a light weekend snack.

Luscious blackberries add their special tart sweetness to this classic apple pie, topped with a buttery, sugar-strewn pastry lid.

Soaked in fragrant honey and tossed in sesame seeds, these honey almond pastry fingers are sticky and nutty and impossible to resist.

These tasty little Greek-style cheese and spinach filo triangles are delicious served with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Great as finger food or for an after-school snack.

Make a delicious pie base and crust with this parmesan cheese spiked short crust pastry recipe. You can leave the cheese out if you prefer, and even replace it with sugar for a sweet dish.

This is a super easy and scrummy dessert, plus you can whip up a batch of pear galettes on a whim. Best served with a dollop of top notch double or clotted cream.

The filling for these delicious little chicken and mushroom pot pies can be made a day ahead, meaning you just have to pop the pastry lid on and bake them when you're ready to eat.

Crisp and flaky French pastries, palmiers are so-named because they are folded and shaped to resemble the leafy arc formed by palm tree branches. Honey, pistachio and rosewater add a touch of the Middle East to these quintessentially French pastries.

There's something therapeutic about making your own puff pastry. The process of rolling, buttering and folding is important to create light flaky layers in the pastry and at the end you get to eat delicious Danish pastries.

These traditional Parisian delicacies are named after a palm tree because, when baked, they resemble palm fronds. Palmiers were probably invented as a way to make use of puff pastry scraps; quick and easy, they're great for afternoon tea.

You can also make this pastry using a food processor: Process flour, icing sugar and butter until crumbly. With motor operating, add egg yolk and enough of the water to make ingredients come together. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead gently until smooth. To segment the orange, use a small sharp knife to cut the […]

To decorate allow for another 200 grams (6½ ounces) fresh raspberries Note

It’s a good idea to turn filo triangles halfway through cooking. Use spray oil in place of butter, if preferred. Note

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 2. Place empanadas, in a single layer, on a bakingpaper-lined baking tray. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Transfer to a large snap-lock bag. Expel any excess air. Label, date and freeze for up to one month. Continue from step 3, cooking time […]

Ready-rolled puff pastry can be bought at any local supermarket. Note

Nectarines, apricots or berries would be delicious in place of the peaches. serving suggestion Serve with thick (double) cream. Note

Sweet pastilla is traditionally served with sweetened warmed milk to reduce the crunchiness of the layered pastille. We like to use the pastilla to dip into the sweet yogurt cream. Note

Persian fairy floss, also called Pashmak is available from delis and specialist food shops. If unavailable, ordinary fairy floss can be used. Note

Delicious and simple appetizers: corn and pea samosas packed full of spices.

Empanadas are crispy pastries stuffed with spicy beef, tomato and potatoes.

Delicate coffee biscuit hearts, smothered in chocolate either side of a generous dollop of mocha cream will have you feeling the love.

Sweet and fluffy pastry puffs filled with a rich chocolate and coffee cream and drizzled with sweet toffee.

These golden mushroom fillo triangles are the perfect cocktail party snacks.

Crispy and delicious spinach and feta triangles for sharing with family and friends.

Light, fluffy beignets filled with fruity raspberry jam are an adorably sweet afternoon treat.

Pecans are a native American nut; they were introduced to the world through this famous pie. Note

Crispy golden Moroccan pastry filled with spiced eggplant and ricotta and served with a colourful tomato salad.

Quirky little sausage and pastry treats that are great for children's parties.

A delicious filo pastry pie that will fill the bellies of your entire family (and more!)

There are usually 22 sheets of pastry in a 375g (12-ounce) packet of fillo pastry. Dried lavender flowers are available from spice shops and online. Note

Eastern and Western cuisines collide in this delicious baked dish of curried pumpkin and lentil crêpes.

M'hanncha, a Moroccan almond pastry, means `the snake' and this coiled sweet pastry treat certainly represents that.

Don’t have the oil too hot or they will brown too quickly before cooking all the way through. The oil should be between 175°C (350°F) and 190°C (400°F) for deep-frying (a small cube of bread should turn golden in about 30 seconds). You can also pipe the dough over the hot oil, using a small, […]

Place pastries on trays; brush with egg, sprinkle with seeds. Bake about 15 minutes or until browned lightly. Combine ingredients in medium bowl. Parmesan cheese can be used instead of romano cheese. Pastries can be served warm or cold. Uncooked pastries are suitable to freeze. It is best to cut pastry into the 26 rounds […]

Crispy, crunchy and golden minted tuna triangles that are perfect for sharing with friends at the bach.

You need half a 1kg (2-pound) can plums for this recipe. You can use fresh plums when in season. Fill pastries up to an hour before serving. Note

Light and delicious French-style passionfruit and raspberry eclairs from Australian Women's Weekly.

These come from the Charente region of south-west France. The name generally refers to a nut-shaped puff from that region.

These delightful little pastry treats mean 'little tubes' and are a staple of Sicilian cuisine.

The best French dessert of all time: delicious mini french éclairs with rich praline and smooth vanilla custard.

Filling can be made a day ahead. Store, covered, in the fridge. Note

Cool the quiches before packing into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 2 days. They are not suitable to freeze. You need four 10cm (4-inch) spring-form tins for this recipe. Note