Peach & rose fizz

A simple chilled Prosecco cocktail made with fresh juice and rosewater

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

Bakewell trifles

These cherry and almond desserts will really impress your guests. The amaretti biscuits give it a special touch

Sticky sausage & rosemary skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Our version of pigs in blankets uses a decorative herb sprig and a drizzle of sweet maple syrup to really bring the traditional side dish to life

Bellini

A classy cocktail served in an elegant flute – this simple combination of peach purée and Prosecco makes a great start to any celebration

Mai tai

A traditional cocktail with both dark and white rum, vibrant grenadine, triple sec, almond syrup, lime and a retro cherry garnish

Old fashioned

A traditional whisky cocktail with bitters, soda water and a simple orange garnish. Serve in a tumbler with plenty of ice

Mini toad-in-the-holes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

BBC Good Food magazine food editor Barney adapts this classic sausage recipe to cook with his daughter Maisie

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

Bellini granita

The fizzy peach cocktail is transformed into an Italian iced dessert

Prawn cocktail crostini

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

Prawn cocktail cups

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