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.

LENTIL ROAST TOMATO SOUP

LENTIL ROAST TOMATO SOUP

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:  800g cherry tomatoes  2 shallots, chopped roughly  2 cloves of garlic, sliced   1 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp olive oil  400g can of lentils, drained and rinsed   300ml double cream  500ml hot vegetable stock For...

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Lemony Fettuccine Alfredo

Lemony Fettuccine Alfredo

Serves 4  INGREDIENTS:  500g fettuccine pasta  1 lemon, thinly sliced  500ml double cream  1 clove garlic, whole   and skinned 110g salted butter, cut into small pieces 75g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and more for serving  A grating of fresh nutmeg Sea...

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Pistachio Tiramisu

Pistachio Tiramisu

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...

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Lemony Cheesecake with Hazelnut Biscuit Base

Lemony Cheesecake with Hazelnut Biscuit Base

Serves 8   INGREDIENTS: 250g (goz) digestive biscuits 80g (2%oz) hazelnuts 100g (3½oz) butter, melted 300ml (½ pint) double cream 150g (5½oz) caster sugar 340g (114oz) full-fat cream cheese Finely grated zest of 3 lemons, juice of 2 lemons, plus...

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Linguine Con Vongole

Linguine Con Vongole

Serves 4   INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, finely chopped 200ml (7fl oz) white wine 800g (llb 12oz) fresh clams, cleaned 1 teaspoon dried oregano 500g (llb 2oz) linguine 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley,...

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Cleansing Juice

Cleansing Juice

Celery & cucumber are brilliant diuretics, lemon juice is cleansing, parsley is detoxing and turmeric helps combat inflammation. Importantly, a twist of pepper helps you get the most out of turmeric! Read the recipe here.

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Cheddar Seeded Sunflower Bread

Cheddar Seeded Sunflower Bread

Beautiful, isn't it? This recipe is based on the wonderful traditional Irish soda bread that the whole world should know how to make. I've added Cheddar for flavour, but leave that out for the classic recipe. This load is cut into wedges, so every person can tear off their own, and they make it look like a sunflower! You can use any seeds I suggest here, even just a single variety. This freezes well, too.

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Sweet Potato Falafel with Harissa Dip

Sweet Potato Falafel with Harissa Dip

Golden, spiced, and wonderfully soft, these sweet potato falafels are a vibrant twist on a Middle Eastern classic. Served with a cooling harissa yogurt dip, they make the perfect light lunch, starter, or sharing plate. Simple to make and full of flavour – you’ll be adding these to your regular rotation.

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Napkin Styling Made Simple

Napkin Styling Made Simple

Effortless elegance starts with the little touches. In this guide, Clodagh shares four simple yet beautiful ways to style napkins using her Lemon Grove Linen Napkins - perfect for adding charm and character to any tablescape, whether it’s a relaxed summer lunch or a more formal gathering.

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