Oh, honey, you wanna throw an 80s party? That’s a hoot! Gonna be a real blast from the past. Food, you say? Well, let me tell you, back in my day, we knew how to throw a shindig with some grub that’d make your toes curl! Here’s the lowdown on 80s themed party food. It ain’t fancy, but it sure is tasty.
First off, you gotta have some dips. We always made that pink dip. Easy peasy! Just mix up some mayo and ketchup. Half and half, you see. And if you wanna get real wild, throw in a little bit of that horseradish stuff. Just a teensy bit, mind you. Gives it a kick! We used to call it “thousand island” or something, but it is just pink sauce. That was for the prawn cocktail. We put that on everything!
And speakin’ of prawns, you gotta have a prawn cocktail. Just some cooked shrimp with that pink sauce. Fancy folks used lettuce, but we just ate ’em straight. Or you could do that melon and ham thing. Just wrap some cantaloupe or honeydew with that thin ham. Or even smoked salmon if you’re feeling rich! We didn’t have much money back then, so we used ham.
- Cheese and Pineapple: You know, get the cheese, the pineapple. Stick ’em on toothpicks. That’s it.
- Sausage Rolls: You can buy ’em frozen, you know. Just bake ’em up. Everyone loves a sausage roll.
- Deviled Eggs: Boil some eggs, mash up the yolks with mayo and mustard. Fancy, huh?
And don’t forget the cheese fondue! That was all the rage back in the 80s. Just melt a whole heap of cheese, any kind will do, and dip bread in it. We used to use that hard bread, the kind that could break your teeth. But you can use any bread you like. Make sure it’s a bit stale, though, so it don’t fall apart in the cheese.
And then there’s the cob loaves. Lord have mercy, we loved those things! You take a big round loaf of bread, hollow it out, and fill it with dip. Any kind of dip, really. Spinach dip was popular, I reckon. Or that French onion dip. Just mix a packet of onion soup mix with some sour cream. That’s a real crowd-pleaser, that one.
Now, for the main course, you can’t go wrong with some good old-fashioned comfort food. We used to eat a lot of that apricot chicken. Just chicken with some apricot jam or something on it. Sounds weird, but it’s good! And tuna mornay. That’s just tuna, noodles, and cheese sauce, all baked up. It’ll stick to your ribs, that’s for sure!
And you gotta have shepherd’s pie. Ground meat, mashed potatoes on top. Sometimes we’d put veggies in there, too, if we had any. It is a good way to use up whatever you got in the icebox.
And for drinks? Soda! Lots and lots of soda. We didn’t have all them fancy drinks like they do now. Just good old-fashioned soda pop. And maybe some punch, if you’re feeling festive. Just mix up some juice and ginger ale. Easy as pie!
And for dessert? Well, there was Jell-O, of course. You can make it in little cups. Or you can get those Pop Rocks. Remember those? They’d fizz in your mouth. Kids loved ’em! Or just have some candy. Any kind of candy will do. We didn’t have a whole lot back then, but a little sweet is always good. We’d always have some of that candy that’d stick to your teeth, you know the kind.
Don’t forget the music! Gotta have some 80s tunes playing. And maybe you can teach those young folks some dances. Like that Moonwalk, or the Cabbage Patch. We used to dance all night long! It don’t matter if you got two left feet, just get out there and shake a leg! You can make a mini dance class, that would be fun.
So there you have it. A good old-fashioned 80s party, just like we used to have. It ain’t fancy, but it’s a whole lot of fun. It is about having a good time. You don’t need all them fancy decorations and whatnot. Just good food, good music, and good company. That’s all you need for a party. So, get out your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and get ready to party like it’s 1985! You’ll have a blast, honey, I guarantee it!
