NYE 2023 party food ideas from childhood
Looking for New Year’s Eve party ideas? You cannot go past these amazing retro recipes from the 1970s to the 1990s. Here’s 20 dishes that will have your guests stepping back in time.
It’s all made a huge comeback this year. Scroll on and rediscover the retro Australian party food you’d almost forgotten about.
Warm caramelised French onion slow cooker dip
Make the ultimate party snack in your slow cooker with this warm caramelised French onion dip.
As far back as the 18th century, scotch eggs have been a popular savoury snack, often made using leftover meat. Eaten hot or cold, they were traditionally enjoyed as travelling or picnic food.
Roll up this dark chocolate roulade with sweet, nutty orange cream inside.
Turn leftover mash and vegies into crispy golden parcels the whole family will love.
These prawn dim sims are packed full of flavour, and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
Simple cheese fondue with bread sticks
Winter holidays are filled with heartwarming favourites, like this flavoursome cheese fondue treat.
Curried egg and cress sandwiches
Jazz up traditional egg mayo sandwiches by adding curry powder and mustard cress.
Impress guests with these elegantly wrapped, cream-filled brandy snaps.
Surely the greatest culinary comeback of recent times has to be the cob loaf. As the world gets that little bit more unpredictable, we tend to cling to comforts from the past and this spinach dip cob recipe is a perfect example. A big carbohydrate hug filled with a creamy French onion dip with spinach – what could be better? A staple at parties in the 80s, the love of the cob has exploded and there is now even an annual cob loaf festival! See our link below to see just how creative you can get with a simple cob loaf.
Potato salad is the ultimate Aussie side dish: it’s easy, creamy and always a crowd-pleaser. The secret to the success of this potato salad recipe is the cheeky addition of fried bacon and crispy onions - it really takes both flavour and texture to the next level. Whether you’re making a simple potato salad for a midweek dinner, or making an impressive potato salad for a Christmas lunch, we have a potato salad recipe for every affair. Additional recipe notes by Alison Adams - Food Writer and Recipe Tester
Everyone will love these decadent chocolate profiteroles in this easy to make dessert recipe.
Pigs in blankets with three dipping sauces
Serve a festive family favourite with these bacon-wrapped chipolata sausages served with delicious homemade dipping sauces.
Revisit this retro favourite. Devilled eggs are making a come back at cocktail parties or afternoon tea.
Pie maker pineapple upside-down cakes
We’ve given the retro pineapple upside-down cake a Kmart pie maker twist and it’s perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
Warm risoni and cabanossi salad
This warm risoni and cabanossi salad is perfect served warm for dinner with leftovers for work the next day.
Turn that cake into a stunning showpiece you’ll remember ‘layer’ on!
We’re reliving the hedgehog heyday with this easy crowd‑pleaser, so let’s get this pineapple party started! Simply scoop out the pineapple, fill it up with retro French onion dip and decorate with mini bites of cheese, cabanossi, olives and other nibbles that take your fancy.
This dinner-party favourite combines prawns, spinach, lemon and a homemade dressing.
This dreamy fondue is great to eat with a group of friends – if you can bear to share!
Get the party started with this crowd favourite.
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
Originally published as NYE 2023 party food ideas from childhood
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