Retro recipes

Some recipes never really leave the menu. From hearty casseroles, meatloaf and classic bakes to trifles, slices and puddings, retro recipes continue to earn their place at the table because they're generous, practical and full of flavour.  This collection brings together retro dinners and desserts with plenty of recognisable Australian classics alongside dishes that have been enjoyed for generations. Revisit recipes you already know or find an old-school idea worth bringing back into your cooking repertoire.

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From self-saucing puddings and baked custards to trifles and fruit desserts, these old-fashioned dessert recipes prove some combinations are too good to disappear.

Coconut Ice Crackle Slice

Recipe: Coconut Ice Crackle Slice

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Recipe: Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Classic Vanilla Slice with Passionfruit Icing

Recipe: Classic Vanilla Slice with Passionfruit Icing

Mars Bar Peanut Crackle Slice

Recipe: Mars Bar Peanut Crackle Slice

Sponge Cake with Cream and Passionfruit Curd

Recipe: Sponge Cake with Cream and Passionfruit Curd

Microwave Lemon Delicious Pudding

Recipe: Microwave Lemon Delicious Pudding

 
From casserole dishes and pudding bowls to cake tins and trifle bowls, these kitchen essentials are made for recreating classic dinners and desserts at home.

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Baccarat Le Connoisseur Cast Iron French Saute Pan
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Our Place Cookware and Bakeware Set
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Maxwell & Williams Diamante Footed Trifle Bowl
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Villeroy & Boch Boston Clear Champagne Coupe Dessert Bowl Set of 4

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