In today’s video you’ll find a full breakdown of our New Year’s eve party food AND the food we prepped to feed 10 in just 30 minutes! And on my channel you’ll find LOTS of tips, advice & make-ahead recipes to help you in the kitchen in 2025 so make sure you subscribe!
00:00 Intro
00:29 Our Menu
01:29 30 minute food prep
02:30 Time’s up!
03:00 Here’s what we made…
Hope you find this video useful! Here’s a couple of recipes used in today’s video:
Honey Mustard dip
1tbsp Honey
1tbsp Wholegrain mustard
2tbsp Mayonnaise (full fat tastes best, but any will do!)
Mix together in a bowl… and serve! Double up if you need to, always keeping a 2:1 ratio for the mayonnaise!
Mac & cheese
350g macaroni pasta (any shaped pasta is fine)
35g butter/ veg fat spread
2 garlic cloves
1tsp dijon mustard
3tbsp plain flour
500ml milk, any
200g cheddar (or dairy free alternative), plus extra for topping when baking
1. Cook the pasta according to back of pack instructions. Drain & set aside
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute before stirring in the plain flour and mustard.
3. Slowly whisk in the milk, whisking well between each addition, until you have a lump free sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 200g cheese, allowing it to melt. Add the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
5. Either transfer to a large dish (if making as a party food!) or cool down in the pan in a sink full of iced cold water and portion into freezer bags.
6. When you’re ready, defrost overnight in the fridge. Transfer to a suitably sized glass dish, top with additional grated cheese & bake in a preheated oven (200C/180C fan/gas 6) for 20-25 minutes until piping hot all the way through.
Enjoy!
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