Brussel Sprout Petal Salad

Recipe, Christmas, StarterClodagh McKenna18 November 2024Autumn, Winter, Starter, Christmas

Crab, Blood Orange & Fennel Salad

Recipe, Christmas, StarterClodagh McKenna11 November 2024Autumn, Winter, Starter, Christmas

Roast Carrot Soup With Wild Garlic & Pecan Pesto

This soup is a ray of gorgeous sunshine during these greyer months: adding ginger to carrots gives them zest and zinginess, a trick which works just as well with butternut squash.

Vegetarian, Starter, SoupClodagh McKenna1 September 2024Autumn

Curried Parsnip & Apple Soup

A zingy winter soup with seasonal vegetables. Every Saturday morning I start a big pot of broth in my kitchen. Once it is on the go it encourages me to cook soups like this winter warmer..

Recipe, Soup, StarterClodagh McKenna1 September 2024Autumn, ITV TM

Honey & Thyme Roasted Figs With Ricotta & Sourdough

I have an enormous fig tree, and during autumn I have an endless supply of delicious ripe figs. These figs simply roasted with thyme and honey are heavenly. You could leave out the sourdough toast if you wish and serve it as is.

Recipe, Starter, VegetarianClodagh McKenna1 September 2024Autumn

Tomato Tart Tatins

Recipe, Starter, VegetarianClodagh McKenna25 July 2024Jubilee, tart, Starter, sharing, Vegetarian

Wild Garlic Soup

This wild garlic soup, takes me right back to the forest where I picked the herb. I have added a topping of roasted almonds and sheep’s cheese for added texture and contrast. Hazelnuts, brazil nuts or pine nuts work too.

Recipe, Lunch, Soup, StarterClodagh McKenna4 April 2024Spring, Easter

Salmon Rillettes

Recipe, Starter, ChristmasClodagh McKenna26 March 2024Fish, Glow, Starter, Christmas

Asparagus Mimosa

This zingy asparagus dish is the roast of the town! I tend to find that asparagus works best when the dishes are straightforward and uncomplicated.

Recipe, StarterClodagh McKenna20 March 2024Summer, Spring, Easter, ITV TM

Baked Camembert Star

Recipe, Christmas, StarterClodagh McKenna3 December 2023Autumn, Winter, ITV TM, Christmas, Side Dish

Cheese Souffle

The idea of making a cheese soufflé to many of you sounds utterly terrifying, I think that’s because so much hype has been made about getting that grand lift in the oven, and the fear that it will all flop! But I promise you they couldn’t be simpler to make.

Recipe, Lunch, Starter, VegetarianClodagh McKenna1 September 2023Autumn, Easter

Spring Vegetable Noodle Soup with Ginger & Chilli

It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s one of my favourite quick-fix, weeknight suppers and there are so many variations. It’s a good base to work from as you can use bits and pieces that otherwise may go to waste.

Recipe, Vegetarian, StarterClodagh McKenna12 April 2023Spring

Tuscan Bean Soup

This hearty and nourishing soup makes a nice starter for a dinner party or is delicious after a winter's day walk.

Recipe, Lunch, Starter, SoupClodagh McKenna3 October 2022Autumn, Winter, ITV TM

Courgette Flowers Filled With Ricotta, Honey & Pea Shoots

Recipe, Starter, VegetarianClodagh McKenna4 August 2022Summer, Our Little Sustainable Farm

Summer Bruschetta Two Ways

Bringing a taste of Italy to your kitchen using seasonal fruit and veg to make a delicious summer bruschetta two ways: sweet tomato and peaches with ricotta.

Recipe, Baking, StarterClodagh McKenna25 July 2022Summer, ITV TM, Bread

BBQ Gambas Pil Pil

I remember the first time that I ever had prawns pil pil, it was in the market in Barcelona. I sat at the counter of one of the tapas bars, and watched how they fired up the plump fresh prawns with fiery chilies, aromatic garlic and smokey paprika. They were out of this world… They served them with very thinly sliced sourdough toasts that were brushed with olive oil – so I could scoop the prawns pil pil onto the toasts to create the perfect bite, heaven! It is one of the easiest and fastest suppers that I know.

Recipe, StarterClodagh McKenna10 June 2022fish, BBQ

Fried Courgettes Flowers Filled With Fresh Ricotta Mint & Honey

These sweet, creamy and crispy blossoms are one of my all time favourite suppers, and are at their best with wild honey — do use the wild stuff, it makes a world of a difference to the flavour of the dish.

Recipe, StarterClodagh McKenna10 June 2022Vegetarian

Prawn Cocktail

Sweet, juicy prawns bathed in a piquant sauce and served on a bed of crisp lettuce – you have to admit, this does sound like heaven! Prawn cocktail is one of those retro dishes that got a bad rap in the eighties (like chicken kiev), because of the many poor restaurant variations, but it is so good if you use the right ingredients.

Recipe, StarterClodagh McKenna31 May 2022Spring, Fish