Clodagh has been lovingly restoring Broadspear for the past two years – including the one acre 18th-century walled vegetable and fruit garden, where she and her partner Harry have set up working bee hives, orchards, wormeries, wild flower meadows, and a cutting flower garden. There are Burford Hens – and pigs are due to arrive soon, too, as part of their plan is to create a sustainable working homestead. Now, on to Clodagh McKenna’s Christmas recipes – and for more of her Christmas table ideas, go to our dedicated feature.
Clodagh McKenna’s Christmas recipes
Clodagh McKenna’s Christmas recipes
These Christmas recipes from Clodagh include the basic ingredients for a traditional Christmas lunch – but with her inventive twists to make it that much more magical.
Mulled Marmalade Glazed Turkey
Mulled Marmalade Glazed Turkey
Serves 6 - 8 Ingredients:
1 free range or organic turkey4-4.5kg 2 bunches of thyme and sage70g butterSea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Marmalade Glaze:
1 jar marmalade2-inch piece of ginger, peeled8 cloves1 stick cinnamon1 star anise
For the roasting tin:
4 shallots, peeled and halved6 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces4 parsnips, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces4 beetroot, peeled and quartered1 whole garlic, halved through the centre1 small bunch of thyme1 small bunch of sage
Method:
Orange & Thyme Roast Potatoes
Orange & Thyme Roast Potatoes
Serves 8 Ingredients:
1.8kg potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward), peeled2 oranges3 tbsp goose fat3 tbsp chopped thyme leaves2 cloves of garlicSea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
Brussels Sprout and Cabbage Slaw
Brussels Sprout and Cabbage Slaw
Serves 6 Ingredients:
200g Brussels sprouts1⁄2 small red cabbage100g cavolo nero2 clementines, segmented and roughly chopped1 tsp dried chilli flakes1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped100ml crème fraîche100ml mayonnaiseSea salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tbsp pomegranate seeds1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
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See more: Christmas dining room ideas – perfect for festive feasting
Hazelnut and Butternut Star
Hazelnut and Butternut Star
Serves 6 Ingredients:
1 large butternut squash1 tbsp olive oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper500g ready-made shortcrust pastry1 tbsp sage, roughly chopped100g ricotta1 egg, whisked50g hazelnuts, lightly toasted1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Method:
Marsala and Star Anise Poached Pears
Marsala and Star Anise Poached Pears
Serves 4 Ingredients:
250ml dry Marsala wine100g sugar2 tbsp honey1 star anise2 cloves1 stick of cinnamon1 tbsp lemon juice4 pears, peeled with the stem still attached200ml mascarpone, to serve
Method:
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Her latest book, Clodagh’s Weeknight Kitchen (opens in new tab), is a bible for Monday to Friday cooking. Packed full of Clodagh’s favorite go-to dishes to will shake up and refresh your weeknight meals, it can help you elevate the simple into something special every night of the week. It is available in the UK and Ireland now, and in Canada and the USA early in 2021. Beautiful and carefully selected products for living by Clodagh McKenna are featured in this shoot and available on her website (opens in new tab). Art Director: Elisa Roche Photographer: Chris Terry Assistant: Hanna Miller This feature was taken from Homes & Gardens magazine. For more exclusive content, you can subscribe (it’s the perfect Christmas gift, too). Homes & Gardens celebrates the beauty of classic and contemporary style. Real-life homes with stunning photography deliver inspirational design ideas while remaining real and relevant. Homes & Gardens magazine is the ultimate sourcebook of beautiful decorating ideas, style trends and expert information, inspiring its readers to become their own interior designers. Use the link to find out more.
