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 vol-au-vents with retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

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

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

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

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.

Be transported back to your childhood with this classic pud. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser topped with fresh cream and chocolate shavings

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

Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it's a great dessert for a dinner party

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish

Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration

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

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

Prepare these vegan pâté and candied walnut canapés ahead of time. When the party starts, all you need to do is plate them up

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

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

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