Roast Tarragon Chicken With Potato Stuffing

This Roast Tarragon Chicken is great for serving to a group of friends. The chicken is marinated in herbal tarragon and spicy mustard. The salted butter helps bring out the flavour of this mouthwatering dish.

Recipe, SupperClodagh McKenna6 May 2021Spring, ITV TM

Baked Sweet Potato 4 Ways

Baked sweet potatoes are so good for us, so I love coming up with delicious ways to serve them. They take basically no work to prepare. I am sure you will love one or two of these ways to enjoy them.

Recipe, Supper, LunchClodagh McKenna1 May 2021Spring, Glow, Autumn

Gazpacho with Pintxos

This is a really fun spread, that looks fantastic, tastes delicious and really easy to pull together.

RecipeClodagh McKenna29 April 2021Spring, sharing, Jubilee

Ricotta Honey & Thyme Pizza

A super quick and delicious pizza that you can make in the oven or in a frying pan!

Recipe, Supper, VegetarianClodagh McKenna23 April 2021Spring, Vegetarian, Pizza

Margherita Risotto

One morning I woke up having been to a pizzeria the evening before and I thought why not a margherita in a risotto? Ten years on and it’s still my favourite risotto with its sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil and gooey buffalo mozzarella.

Recipe, Supper, VegetarianClodagh McKenna19 April 2021Spring, Vegetarian, ITV TM

Chickpea Greek Salad With Herby Lemon Dressing

This dish is inspired by the first Greek salad I ever ate when I was 14 on the little island of Crete. The fresh crumbly feta cheese oozing in the sun ripened tomatoes, earthy olives and the crisp cucumber it is so refreshing and delicious.

Recipe, SupperClodagh McKenna14 April 2021Spring, Salad, 30 Minutes

Seared Tuna Nicoise

Deiciously crispy on the oustide, and pink and juicy in the middle. The trick with fresh tuna is to sear it on a a smoking griddle or frying pan, and to cook each side for just 1½ minute, otherwise it will taste like chicken.

Recipe, SupperClodagh McKenna14 April 2021Spring, Salad, Fish

Roast Chicken, Tarragon & Pancetta Salad

Light and quick to prepare (in just 10 minutes!), This salad is the perfect lunch to make the day after a chicken dinner. Its zesty dressing—a whisked-together blend of Dijon mustard, orange juice and zest and melted butter—is best when made directly in the serving bowl.

Recipe, Supper, LunchClodagh McKenna14 April 2021Spring, Salad

Steak Salad with Cashel Blue, Honey and Pecans

The blue cheese will melt into the steaks and the pecans add a sweet and nutty flavour. If you’re not a fan of blue cheese use shavings of aged Parmesan — add a balsamic dressing and roasted tomatoes, leave out the pecans and you have a traditional Italian tagliata steak.

Recipe, LunchClodagh McKenna14 April 2021Spring, Salad, BBQ

Rhubarb & Pistachio Galette

I love the concept of a galette, its basically a fool-proof way to make a misshapen pie. This recipe is so simple but serves up something that is oozing deliciousness, with the sharpness of the rhubarb.

Recipe, desserts, BakingClodagh McKenna8 April 2021Spring, Easter, ITV TM

Fish Tacos With Pea Guacamole

So simple to make, in fact no more complicated than a hamburger. The cod in this dish is fried in strips and served in warm flour tortillas with creamy pea guacamole, cooling soured cream, refreshing lime and a nice kick of jalapeño chillies.

Recipe, LunchClodagh McKenna1 April 2021Spring, Summer, Fish, six nations

Vegetable Wonton Soup

Lift your energy levels with this colourful vegetable wonton soup!

Recipe, Lunch, SoupClodagh McKenna31 March 2021Spring

Sparkling Rhubarb Cocktail

Make the rhubarb syrup the day before and decant into a pretty glass jug, alongside a bottle of chilled sparkling wine on a tray with glasses. I like to set this up on a table with flowers to create a lovely occasion.

Recipe, CocktailClodagh McKenna22 March 2021Spring, Easter, Summer, valentines

Irish Pub Chowder

I grew up eating lots of smoked fish and this chowder is one of my favourite ways to cook with smoked haddock. The delicious smoky flavours infuse the creamy soup — and the sweetness of the corn in adds a ray of sunshine. Make it in big batches so that you can freeze it for later.

Recipe, Starter, SoupClodagh McKenna17 March 2021Soup, Spring, St. Patrick's Day, ITV TM, Irish

Irish Coffee

The Irish coffee is an iconic cocktail, and the original recipe is not difficult. It requires four common ingredients: The combination of a smooth Irish whiskey with rich black coffee that's sweetened and topped with cream is an absolute delight.

Recipe, CocktailClodagh McKenna17 March 2021Cocktail, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, ITV TM, Irish

Irish Cream Tiramisu

A creamy dessert of Irish cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers surrounded by lightly sweetened whipped cream and a rich mascarpone.

Recipe, dessertsClodagh McKenna17 March 2021Spring, St. Patrick's Day, ITV TM, Irish

Irish Old Fashioned

This Irish whiskey Old Fashioned is the perfect libation.

Drinks, CocktailClodagh McKenna16 March 2021Autumn, Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Irish

Park Loaf

As we’re now officially allowed to meet one other person, I thought this would be the perfect way to greet somebody that you’ve missed, with something delicious to share.

Recipe, LunchClodagh McKenna8 March 2021Spring, Quick Fix, ITV TM, Jubilee

Orange & Raisin Bread

This is my cheer me up bread. Weather is kind of miserable so let’s bring a bit of cheer to our homes with the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. This will take you 15 minutes to prepare - stir, shape and bake. No kneading, or proofing, the sweet citrus flavour of the orange is SO good with the dried fruits, I’m using a mix of raisins and sultanas but you could use dried apricots or dates too.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna8 March 2021Spring, Bread, Irish

Pak Choi & Salmon Miso Ramen

A super simple midweek meal. Packed with veg, and ready in just over 10 minutes, it’s the perfect dish when you’re in a hurry.

Recipe, SupperClodagh McKenna3 March 2021Spring, Fish, Quick Fix, ITV TM