Retro party recipes

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

Make one of the most iconic summer desserts – pavlova. This recipe boasts a crisp, white shell and marshmallowy centre. It's perfect for al fresco dining

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

Drizzle these fresh choux buns with plenty of hot toffee sauce and top with whatever you like – try homemade honeycomb, chopped nuts or your favourite chocolate bar.

Make this light and crispy strawberry pavlova for a showstopping summer party dessert.

Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

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

Try our take on this classic sandwich biscuit. Our homemade custard creams combine three layers of buttery biscuit with a creamy custard icing filling

Make this Christmas classic for a side, or serve as retro canapés – use 24 cocktail sausages and cut the bacon rashers in half before wrapping

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

An updated retro favourite that makes a cheap and easy family meal

Spice up this retro prawn cocktail with spicy nduja and hot sauce. Serve as a nibble with drinks or arrange on a plate for an elegant Christmas starter

With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order

Once you've mastered choux pastry using our step-by-step guide, this French patisserie-style dessert will be a breeze

Make devilled eggs to serve at a Boxing Day buffet. They're filled with mustard, spring onions, mayo, yogurt and a pinch of cayenne. Top with chives, if you like

Try our quick and easy cheese straws for a starter or snack. Perfect for dipping, or just as good on their own - ready in under 20 minutes.

Get together with friends around the ultimate sharing dish – a classic cheese fondue. Enjoy with crusty bread, boiled potatoes, crudités and pickles

Make this retro dessert for a festive get-together. With ice cream, fluffy meringue and sponge cake, it's a showstopper – and it's easier to make than it looks

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion