Retro party recipes

Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs

Reach into your storecupboard and freezer to create this sumptuous ice cream medley with salted peanuts, biscuits and caramel

This pudding from reader Elizabeth Clark is the perfect centrepiece, complete with chewy meringue, creamy lemon filling and retro decoration

A fresh take on a classic seafood and marie rose starter, this version has sweet petit pois and crunchy radish

A classic French vegetarian casserole, oven-baked with a cheesy potato gratin topping for great texture

We've made this classic French chicken casserole a little lighter than the traditional version, but it still has a rich, deep flavour

This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper

Celebrate gorgeous seasonal strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and redcurrants with this set basin brioche pud

A much-loved favourite with a modern-day twist - and all the components can be prepared in advance

Who can resist a herby, garlic butter-filled tender chicken breast with a crisp golden exterior? Try this shallow-fried version of the classic Kiev

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

A delicious flash-fried steak with classic creamy sauce- cook to perfection for a special meal for two

Using mild cheese means everyone in the family can enjoy this classic starter

James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together

Peaches and raspberries are a heavenly match and kids will love these retro puds

Whip up this speedy classic no-cook pud in next to no time

Treat someone to pan-fried duck breasts glazed in a beautifully sticky orange, soy and passion fruit sauce. It’s quick, easy and sure to impress

A scrumptious treat for a hot summer's day

A classic fave that's satisfying and surprisingly healthy - and just 93p per serving!

Award-winning writer, Fiona Beckett, shares her recipe for this classic 1970s dessert

Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this easy classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer