Retro recipes

Steam a traditional fruity sponge pudding with suet, citrus zest and currants then serve in thick slices with hot custard

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

Treat family and friends to a comforting treacle tart with crumbly pastry and rich filling. A classic British dessert, serve with ice cream or clotted cream

Our traditional Battenberg cake is a delicious project for an afternoon in the kitchen. Bake this easy but impressive cake for a special occasion

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

This spin on classic roast duck in orange sauce uses the more intense Seville variety to braise the meat

Give quiche Lorraine a makeover with spiced pastry, smoked bacon, three types of cheese and an irresistibly light soufflé-style filling. It deserves its status as a summer classic

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