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Who didn't love Jatz and cabanossi? It was a staple at any family gathering. Here's a recent riff on the classic snack coupling at ACME in Sydney. Photo: Christopher Pearce -
Chocolate mousse was the dessert du jour (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant -
French Onion Dip was a delightful spread made from a packet soup mix. Mmm. (Recipe here). Photo: Supplied -
Melon with proscuitto hit the big time in the '80s, and the flavour combination has lasted decades. Click for Luke Mangan's prosciutto-wrapped rockmelon salad with rocket and feta (Recipe here). Photo: Jennifer Soo -
It was the beginning of surf 'n' turf: Steak topped with lobster and lush lemon butter sauce (Recipe here). Photo: Supplied -
It was the decade of the baked potato (Recipe here). Photo: Jessica Hromas -
Savoury roulades were an impressive dinner table centrepiece. Here's a spicy pumpkin and pear version (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant -
If there wasn't a Viennetta in the freezer, you weren't an '80s child. Photo: Jon Reid -
Tequila Sunrise (left) and Pina Colada cocktails were party-starters. Photo: Constantine Poulos -
After Dinner Mints! No dinner party was complete without them. Photo: Edwina Pickles -
Or try this milk and mint sorbet with chocolate tuille instead (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant -
Profiteroles were big. Try Steve Manfredi's summer berry profiteroles slathered in custard and chocolate sauce (Recipe here). Photo: Quentin Jones -
"When I think of the '80s, I always think of the seafood cocktails my parents used to make," says Neil Perry. Try his prawn cocktail (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
Stephanie Alexander says her lemon curd layer cake was a hit in the '80s (Recipe here). Photo: Marina Oliphant -
Sun-dried tomatoes were like the avocado of today, they were on everything! (Recipe here). -
Jill Dupleix's retro lobster roll with chive mayo (Recipe here). Photo: Quentin Jones -
The creme brulee reigned supreme. Try Neil Perry's passionfruit twist (Recipe here). Photo: William Meppem -
The sweet treat that spanned a decade. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (Recipe here). Photo: Jennifer Soo -
Ticking three 80s boxes: "filo", "chicken" and "strudel", by Jeremy and Jane Strode (Recipe here). Photo: Quentin Jones
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It was the decade of Viennetta, Jatz and chocolate mousse. How many of these food trends do you remember?