Clodagh's Entertaining

I love this recipe so much, it’s the best carrot cake I have ever tasted. It’s so light, due to no butter in the cake mix, and lightly peppered with warm spices and creamy walnuts. You can add frosting if you wish,...

Who doesn’t love banana bread? The key is the ripeness of the bananas: you want them as ripe as they can possibly get, so this is a brilliant way to use up bananas that are too old to eat fresh. I love...

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 2 Lemons 100g Caster Sugar 200ml Double Cream 2 Sprigs of Mint, Torn   For the topping: 2 Meringue Nests, Crumbled 1 tbsp Softly Whipped Cream 4 Half Moon Slices of Lemon   METHOD: Zest and juice...

Serves 8-10 You have to try this recipe, honestly! It’s really fantastic: fast, simple to make, delicious and healthy and with only three ingredients. You can take it directly from the blender once it’s smooth, put a spoon in a...

Serves 12   INGREDIENTS: 200ml cold espresso coffee  28 boudoir biscuits (ladyfingers) 9 egg yolks 230g Pistachio cream  240g caster sugar  1kg mascarpone cheese 30g cocoa powder  50g pistachio nuts, finely chopped    METHOD: Dip half of the boudoir biscuits...

Indulge in a decadent treat that’s entirely plant-based: our Vegan Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Crust. Crunchy, nutty, and richly chocolatey, this tart combines a golden oat and hazelnut base with a silky, indulgent chocolate filling sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for sharing - or keeping all to yourself - this dessert is as elegant as it is effortless.

Whether you’re entertaining or simply craving a guilt-free chocolate fix, this tart is sure to impress.