Two hand pies for Guy Fawkes Night (and beyond): curry-spiced mozzarella and spinach pastries or, for the sweet of tooth, sour cherry and sumac hand pies

For anyone who’ll be standing outside on Tuesday, looking up at fireworks in the night sky, might I suggest a hand-warmer in the form of a pie? They’re November’s answer to the party canapé, passed around and eaten by hand, and passing on their heat. Hosts can also delight in the fact that any crumbs will fall outside the house and that, if need be, said pies can be made in advance and frozen. These are also recipes to file away for the weeks ahead, as the nights draw in but the gatherings go on. Napkins, chairs and tables are an acceptable addition for those who prefer to eat inside, but cutlery absolutely not.