Bake the apples on the bottom shelf of the oven for 20 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Serve the apples with generous spoonfuls of the roasting juices and a spoonful of crème fraîche.

Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in the middle of the pie, or several decorative incisions, to let out the steam as they bake ... choice of brandy butter, cream or ice cream.

Turn on the bossa nova and fire up your fondue pot. A menu filled with these retro dinner party recipes will put you on par ...