Grab your favorite pasta pot, add water, salt and then let it boil. Once boiled, add the pasta, turn down the heat and let it simmer whilst it cooks.

Take it out once it has reached “al-dente” – the average time is around 7 minutes, but just keep checking to ensure you’re not over-cooking or under-cooking the macaroni.

Drain the pasta and run it under cold water. Put it to one side for later.

Next, bring a new pan to the boiling point, and put the milk, bay leaf and chopped garlic in. Let it simmer for around 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and let it rest for approximately 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, melt the butter, and the shallots and sauté in the same pan until they are fully mixed in together.

Add the flour and start whisking at a low temperature (this is key – do not turn up the stove high). Wait until the mixture gets a golden color, and then add the brandy.

And then it’s time to add the previously mixed milk, bay leaf, and garlic. Whisk until all the ingredients are nicely bonded together. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes on a low/medium heat, and remember to whisk until the sauce has thickened.

The hard part has now been done. Simply add the seasonings (but hold the salt), add the Lobster and lastly, add the cheese and macaroni to stir in and bring all the ingredients together.

Is your mouth-watering yet?

For an extra twist, place the recipe in the oven for a stunning crispy Lobster Mac n Cheese.

– Preheat the oven to 220 °C

– Spread butter on your baking tray.

– Pour the Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese onto it and top it with breadcrumbs.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is roasted. Make sure you don’t burn the topping, and you’re good to go!