Prawn cocktail sandwich topper

Make classic prawns in mayonnaise healthier – pile onto bread or stuff in a pitta and serve with a crunchy green salad and some dill for extra flavour

Baked apple & toffee crumble

This comforting bake has it all- circles of apple, buttery brown sugar, plump fruit and spice, all baked under a nutty oat topping

Prawn cocktail subs

This retro favourite makes a great sandwich filling- use spicy Tabasco and lemon in your cocktail sauce, and serve with a cress and avocado salad

Prawn cocktail crostini

Turn a classic into bite-sized, party pieces with this simple recipe

Rum & raisin puddings

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

Prawn cocktail cups

These retro starters can be made an hour in advance and handed round with drinks before dinner

Rum & coconut treacle tart

Add some Caribbean sunshine (and rum) to your dessert with this recipe for a delicious tart

Chilled rum & raisin rice pudding

Replace the boozy syrup with stewed fruit if you’re serving this retro, creamy dessert to kids

Avocado, prawn & fennel cocktails

A modern, lighter version of the retro starter, prawn cocktail

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

The ultimate makeover: Prawn cocktail

Try a lighter, modern version of this ever-popular retro starter

Raspberry Champagne cocktail

Add a sparkle to your party with this fruity, bubbly drink