Clodagh's Entertaining

Welcome to the home of Clodagh's Entertaining from delicious recipes to tablescapes, cocktails, and hosting tips. Every week Clodagh will be updating new recipes and fabulous guide to entertaining as the seasons change.

QUICK AND EASY BALSAMIC ROASTED TOMATO TART WITH BURRATA AND BASIL

QUICK AND EASY BALSAMIC ROASTED TOMATO TART WITH BURRATA AND BASIL

This tart is fantastic! It really couldn’t be more simple to make – slice tomatoes, roll out shop bought puff pastry (make sure you get all butter pastry), make the dressing and off it goes to the oven, and it...

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HYDRATING JUICE

HYDRATING JUICE

I’m making a 5‑ingredient watermelon and cucumber juice. Watermelon and cucumber are over 90% water, and I add coconut water for natural electrolytes, plus lime, mint, and a tiny pinch of salt to help your body hold onto fluids  ...

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SUMMER WATERMELON SALAD

SUMMER WATERMELON SALAD

Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 red onions, finely sliced 1 apred on approx: 400g 450g cherry tomatoes 1/2 cucumber 250g feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tsp fresh mint, torn 2 tsp fresh...

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Sweet Pea Growing Tips

Sweet Pea Growing Tips

Sweet Peas are my absolute favourite cutting flower, I grow them from seed every year, starting them off in the glasshouse from March and then planting them outside in the garden once they are established as seedlings. The smell at...

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GARDEN RICE SALAD

GARDEN RICE SALAD

Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS:  500g brown basmati rice, rinsed   260g (1 tin) sweetcorn, drained   120g French beans  3 sticks celery  20 black olives  2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped   2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped  For the dressing  Juice...

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SODA BREAD

SODA BREAD

Makes 1 loaf  INGREDIENTS: 350g wholemeal flour 200g white flour 2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp of sea salt   2 tbsp of fresh rosemary, finely chopped  350ml milk 250ml natural yogurt  1 tsp of sea salt  ...

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Lime Layered Cheesecake

Lime Layered Cheesecake

Serves 8   INGREDIENTS: 300g digestive biscuits 120g butter 300ml double cream 340g cream cheese Zest of 3 limes, juice of 2 lemons 150g caster sugar For the topping Whipped cream 50g finely chopped hazelnuts 6 thinly sliced limes  ...

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Sunshine Lentil Curry

Sunshine Lentil Curry

Serves 4   INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm (¾-inch) cubes 1 onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 3 garlic cloves, crushed 5cm (2-inch) piece of root ginger, peeled and...

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RIBOLLITA WEEKEND SOUP

RIBOLLITA WEEKEND SOUP

Serves 6   INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp olive oil 3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into cubes 2 celery stalks, cut into cubes 1 onion, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 600ml chicken or vegetable stock 2 x tins of cherry/chopped/plum...

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