This crispy savoury galettes looks like it would be hard to make but I promise you it is so easy. I use shop bought filo pastry, the one that is made with butter –that’s important as it gives that delicious buttery flavour and great crispy texture. The roasted butternut squash brings a delicious caramel flavour which works really well with the sharp flavour of feta and earthiness of the olives.
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Inspired by one of my favourite restaurants in New York - Sweetgreen . This harvest salad is packed with goodness and uplifting flavours.
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It’s the perfect dish for the spooky season. Clodagh’s giving a classic cheese fondue a Halloween twist. With all the traditional elements - cheese, double cream and garlic - Clodagh serves hers in a baked pumpkin with crusty bread, breadsticks and gherkins.
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What better way to welcome the AutumnEquinox than cooking-up a seasonal salad. Using ingredients that can be grown in your garden, make your very own tasty autumnal salad featuring roast butternut squash, kale, apple, beetroot and parsley.
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Enjoy the delightful blend of creamy Arborio rice, roasted butternut squash, and fragrant thyme in this Butternut Squash Risotto. This comforting dish offers a perfect balance of flavours and textures, making it an ideal choice for a cosy and satisfying meal.
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This recipe is such a fast and easy dish to create and a great way to use up any leftover roast butternut squash. Crumble in Cashel blue cheese, creamy and chalky in texture with a unique ashy, smoky flavour.
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Beef cannelloni is a savory Italian dish consisting of large pasta tubes, filled with a flavourful mixture of ground beef, herbs, spices, and vegetables. The filled tubes are then placed in a baking dish, covered with a rich tomato sauce, and often topped with cheese before being baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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I love to make carbonara; it’s creamy, packed with smoky flavours and so comforting after a long day’s work. With added butternut squash, it adds an amazing caramel flavour and smooth texture. A sprinkle of earthy sage on top and a glass of red Barbera from Piedmont completes the perfect supper!
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On a cold and blustery day like today - I crave warm, comforting food! Try this comforting shepherds pie - perfect for the winter months ahead!
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Everyone loves ragù, or bolognese as we call it – it’s a real crowd-pleaser. This is a great make-ahead recipe, so try to cook it at your leisure the day or morning before as it always tastes better when it’s been cooked a few hours before serving. I make it with half pork and half beef – the minced beef alone makes for a coarse chunky sauce, but adding the pork makes it sweeter and fuller in flflavour. I always double up the recipe as it freezes so well. Delicious served with pappardelle as here, it is also perfect with linguine or spaghetti, and of course lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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I love the feeling that I get from eating this salad –it makes me feel hydrated, cared for, energetic, happy and also gives me a feeling of inner glow that feeds my outer glow! I sometimes swap out the red cabbage for grated carrots, or the kale for spinach, or the broccoli for French beans
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I absolutely love the flavours of chimichurri – it adds a massive burst of freshness, heat and saltiness to the beef. You can use the chimichurri with chicken, meaty fish, lamb or pork or over halloumi and, if you like, swap the chicory for sliced radicchio.
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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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