For this recipe I use soba noodles, a Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour and water. They give that silky slurpy texture that is so good in curries and soups, but you could use egg noodles instead. A sprinkle of chopped cashews on top would also be delicious.
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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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Dark, good-quality chocolate slow-cooked with beef is brilliant. It might seem a bit odd but it’s a classic combination in French and Mexican cooking. The chocolate adds a fantastic silky texture and deep notes of cocoa.
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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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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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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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