22 retro food recipes (2024)

Cob loaf spinach dip

A classic family favourite, this hearty and creamy potato and pancetta bake is beautiful served hot straight from the oven and is always a welcome side dish.

Sausage casserole This sausage casserole is one of those nostalgic dinners from our childhood. Like spaghetti bolognese, or a good old beef stroganoff, it’s a go-to dinner you can rely on. This perfect midweek dinner

is best served with creamy mashed potatoes. Add in some greens for a well-balanced meal.

Apricot chicken with creamy rice

Deliciously tender and succulent apricot chicken and soft creamy rice. Warm and comforting – the perfect family dinner for the cooler winter nights!

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.

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.

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.

Tuna mornay

This family favourite is super easy to make and tastes great any night of the week!

This chicken Kiev recipe is the perfect family meal – nourishing, warm and delicious! Even the fussiest of eaters will be licking their plates clean!

Curried prawns

This quick family dinner is full of flavour and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Packed full of protein rich prawns and wonderful spices, it ticks all the taste and nutrition boxes.

Salmon patties

Packed with textures of flaky salmon and creamy mash, these patties make an excellent snack for kids and adults alike.

Beef Wellington, possibly the most classic British dish, makes for the ultimate family meal, or an impressive centrepiece for a dinner party or celebration.

One of the classics of French cooking, Quiche Lorraine is a practical and inexpensive recipe to have in your repertoire. And the fact that it’s jam-packed with bacon just makes it a win all round.

Black forest cake

Originating in Germany, black forest cake consists of layers of delicious chocolate cake delicately laced with kirsch and held together by whipped cream and tart cherries. Definitely one for the grownups.

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.

Lemon meringue pie

The buttery pastry dough in this recipe is the perfect vehicle for the bright contrasts between the smooth lemon curd and the fluffy meringue. This sunshine-coloured pie is sure to brighten up your gloomiest days.

Deep-fried ice-cream

Recreate a popular Chinese-restaurant favourite at home with this crispy golden deep-fried ice-cream recipe. Try it topped with chocolate syrup for ultimate indulgence.

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.

Classic trifle

Individual layers of cake, custard and jelly make up this lovely English dessert. Refrigerate for at least three hours before serving, to allow all the elements to set.

Banana fritters with caramel sauce

These are a lovely crispy treat, serve warm as they are or with some syrup drizzled over or a blob of ice cream!

Easy, elegant and so delicious! Inspired by Queen Victoria’s love of cherries, this cherry jubilee recipe is worthy of the royal family!