How about this for a serious dose of nostalgia? These are our all-time favourite retro recipes, the ones that will take you back to your childhood with every bite. From crispy prawn cutlets and tender beef Wellington to cheesy souffle and creamy spinach cob dip, these old-school dishes are a culinary trip down memory lane. Scroll through the gallery for some delicious retro recipe inspiration, and step back in time for dinner tonight!
Tuna mornay
This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!
Lemon meringue pie
This sunshine-coloured pie is sure to brighten up your gloomiest days.
Easy, cheesy potato bake
This versatile, creamy potato bake is always a winner – serve it as a side dish or by itself!
Spinach dip cob loaf
Out of all the cob loaf recipes out there, this one takes the cake… or should we say the cob!
Curried prawns
A comfort food classic.
Quiche Lorraine
With bacon and gruyère cheese, what’s not to love?
How to make salmon patties
These tasty and budget-friendly fish cakes have been a firm family favourite through the decades.
Classic trifle
It doesn’t need to be Christmas to enjoy this classic dessert.
One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice
A gorgeous sweet and savoury one-pot chicken meal.
Chicken kiev
Ward off colds and vampires!
Beef Wellington
Tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry – what more could you ask for?
Black Forest cake
Not a cake for the kids, which means more for the grownups!
Sausage casserole
A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.
Cherries jubilee
Easy, elegant and so delicious! Inspired by Queen Victoria’s love of cherries, this cherry jubilee recipe is worthy of the royal family!
Cheese and herb souffle
Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.
Deep-fried ice-cream
A classic dessert often served after a big meal in Chinese restaurants. Make it for your loved ones at home and serve with fresh fruit for a quick and tasty treat. The combination of a crispy golden coating and cool, creamy ice-cream is unbeatable.
Baked rice pudding with poached quince
Creamy and delicious, baked rice pudding is a classic dessert. Bring a shot of new flavour to an old favourite with this poached quince and almond topping.
Prawn toasts
Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.
Seafood bisque
A seafood bisque has a deep, luxurious flavour, this comes from cooking prawns in their shells, as well as fish fillets, into a stock which is then blended (shells and all) into a smooth, silky soup.
Vanilla & red wine poached pears
We used packham pears in this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the reduced syrup if it is too sweet. Note
Classic Crepes Suzette
You don’t have to flambe at the table to make classic Crepes Suzette. Dress the dish with orange segments and a dollop of cream for a bit of extra oomph.