Food trends might come and go, but the humble Pumpkin Spice Latte isn’t one to ‘fall’.
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This is a true autumnal hero cake, and very simple to do — just weigh, mix and bake. I absolutely love a sticky toffee pudding and this is a little similar, but much lighter. A lovely cup of coffee is the perfect thing to drink with this — you’ll have that cosy autumnal feeling in no time.
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Toffee apples for grown-ups, the tarte tatin is all about the flavour of the fruit – crisp pastry, firm, juicy apples and that sweet, buttery caramel topping, holding the whole lot together.
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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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This classic version that I am sharing with you is made with good-quality beef broth or vegetable stock, caramelised onions, and topped with oozing Gruyère cheese croutons.
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When I lived in northern Italy I made minestrone soup all the time. It’s packed with wholesome vegetables, with aromatic flavours of garlic, oregano and sweet tomatoes.
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A zingy winter soup with seasonal vegetables. Every Saturday morning I start a big pot of broth in my kitchen. Once it is on the go it encourages me to cook soups like this winter warmer..
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I like to serve this as a sharing starter… Guinness treacle brown bread sliced on a wooden board, alongside a platter of the smoked salmon with wedges of lemons and the bowl of aioli.
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It’s the bread that’s always on my kitchen table at home — I make it every Saturday morning. It’s similar to the traditional Irish soda bread, but made with yoghurt and rosemary. Thyme makes a lovely substitute, or herbs can be left out altogether.
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Preserve Autumn with my Spicy Apple Chutney... I started making this chutney 15 years ago for the Farmers Markets & it's on all my menus!
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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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This is the easiest dessert to make during summer and the most refreshing, but it is also the perfect palate-cleanser to serve after a fish main course. I sometimes use fresh basil instead of the mint, which adds a delicious sweetness.
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Add a bit of sunshine to a chilly, wintery week. It’s also deliciously moist with wonderful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and a dreamy creamy orange blossom frosting — utter heaven.
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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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