Retro party recipes
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Peach Melba roulade
Follow our step-by-step guide to rolling the perfect peach, cream and raspberry sponge roulade or Swiss roll
Party vol-au-vents
Use our foolproof recipe for vol-au-vents with retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé
Manchester tart
End dinner on a retro note with this Manchester tart recipe. It's easy enough to make midweek, and with a pastry base and custard filling, it's also super-comforting
Lemon & elderflower traybake
This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales
Cheesy cayenne savoury biscuits
Rustle up these cheesy cayenne savoury biscuits for a Christmas party. They're a great make-ahead nibble to serve with drinks before the main event
Easy carrot cake
Top this classic carrot cake with moreish cream cheese icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.
Butterscotch pudding
Be transported back to your childhood with this classic pud. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser topped with fresh cream and chocolate shavings
Scampi with tartare sauce
Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs
Nutty caramel & choc sundaes
Reach into your storecupboard and freezer to create this sumptuous ice cream medley with salted peanuts, biscuits and caramel
Almond & lemon meringue roulade
This pudding from reader Elizabeth Clark is the perfect centrepiece, complete with chewy meringue, creamy lemon filling and retro decoration
Mini prawn cocktails
A fresh take on a classic seafood and marie rose starter, this version has sweet petit pois and crunchy radish
Ratatouille hotpot
A classic French vegetarian casserole, oven-baked with a cheesy potato gratin topping for great texture
Lemon & raspberry mousse with pistachio & ginger shortbread
Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it's a great dessert for a dinner party
Smoked trout & horseradish pâté
Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish
Passion fruit & white chocolate semifreddo
Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration
Baked feta with burst tomatoes & chilli honey
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Enjoy baked feta with roasted cherry tomatoes and honey. It's an ideal starter for a dinner party – serve with a green salad and crusty bread
Coq au vin
We've made this classic French chicken casserole a little lighter than the traditional version, but it still has a rich, deep flavour
Crêpes Suzette
This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding
Vegan mushroom pâté
Prepare these vegan pâté and candied walnut canapés ahead of time. When the party starts, all you need to do is plate them up
Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash
This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper
Classic summer pudding
Celebrate gorgeous seasonal strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and redcurrants with this set basin brioche pud
Custard tart with nutmeg pastry
There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg
Fillet of beef with mixed peppercorn sauce
A delicious flash-fried steak with classic creamy sauce- cook to perfection for a special meal for two
Black Forest trifle
James Martin's indulgent trifle won't keep you in the kitchen for long but will impress guests at your next get-together