Adrian Lansdown . com - RecipesAdrian Lansdown's personal site2026-04-07T00:00:00Zhttps://adrianlansdown.com/recipes/Adrian Lansdownadrian@adrianlansdown.comMacaroni Cheese2026-04-07T00:00:00Zhttps://adrianlansdown.com/recipes/pasta-bake/<h3>Cook the pasta</h3>
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<li>Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain.</li>
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<h3>Make the cheesy sauce</h3>
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<li>Melt the butter in a saucepan.</li>
<li>Stir in the plain flour.</li>
<li>Cook for 1 min more.</li>
<li>Gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce.</li>
<li>Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened.</li>
<li>Take off the heat, then stir in the cheese.</li>
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<h3>Mix together</h3>
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<li>Add some pasta to the baking tray and then some cheesy sauce.</li>
<li>Once that is mixed, add some of the veg.</li>
<li>Repeat until all pasta, sauce and veg are added and mixed together.</li>
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<h3>Oven cook</h3>
<p>Bake for 20 mins at 180°C until crisp and golden.</p>
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<p><em>Can be frozen before baking – defrost thoroughly before cooking.</em></p>
<p>Adapted from <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/macaronicheese_83521">BBC Food</a>.</p>
Cheese Straws2025-08-16T00:00:00Zhttps://adrianlansdown.com/recipes/cheese-straws/<ol>
<li>Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / Gas mark 6. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Brush the surface with beaten egg.</li>
<li>If using, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the pastry.</li>
<li>Scatter the grated cheese evenly over half the pastry. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper or paprika.</li>
<li>Fold the uncovered half of the pastry over the cheese-covered half and press gently.</li>
<li>Brush the top with more beaten egg, then scatter over any remaining cheese.</li>
<li>Cut the pastry into strips roughly 1cm wide and twist each strip several times.</li>
<li>Lay the twists on the prepared baking trays and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.</li>
<li>Leave to cool slightly on the tray before serving. Best eaten the same day.</li>
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