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Crab Cakes With Lemony Aioli
Crab Cakes With Lemony Aioli

One of my favourite suppers to prepare with fresh crab is these cakes. I like to use about a quarter of dark meat in my crab cakes as it adds sweetness. I use fresh breadcrumbs (not dried!) to bind my crab cakes together. Even though I am from potato land (Ireland) I don’t like potato in my crab cake as the flavour of crab is so delicate that it tends to get lost under the potato. The aioli is gorgeous, as it adds a kick of heat and texture to the overall bite. I serve the whole thing up with a big leafy salad.

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Recipe, Supper, LunchClodagh McKennaSpring, Fish, ITV TM
Lamb Chops with Crushed Peas, Mint Jus & Pan-fried Potatoes
Lamb Chops with Crushed Peas, Mint Jus & Pan-fried Potatoes

I just love a juicy lamb chop! My recipe is a classic, as that’s how I like them best. I always have frozen peas in the freezer and a few potatoes lying around, so it makes this whole dish very easy. If you want to jazz it up a bit, you can add crushed fennel to the lamb chops, or cream up your frozen peas by whizzing them with crème fraîche, lime and coriander. A couple of tips for the lamb chops to keep them juicy – remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and be careful not to overcook them. They should still be pink on the inside.

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Recipe, Lunch, SupperClodagh McKennaAutumn, Lamb
Salmon Niçoise
Salmon Niçoise

Even a light summer lunch can taste like a true indulgence. The secret in this Salmon Niçoise is the rich butter on the salmon and in the dressing. In high heat, the butter helps to seal in the seasoning while the salmon cooks. In the dressing, it blends smoothly with the Dijon mustard and lemon juice to bring out the best in the French beans, quartered tomatoes, sliced olives and soft-boiled egg.

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Recipe, LunchClodagh McKennaFish, Spring, Summer, Glow, Mother's Day