Clodagh: Cooking at Home

Clodagh's throwing a big gathering for friends and family with a super easy menu. There's delicious dip, crowd-pleasing chilli and a showstopping tarte Tatin.

Clodagh McKenna shares her strategy for throwing a perfect fuss-free dinner party, beginning with shortcut cacio e pepe cheese straws to welcome the guests. There is a quick and impressive French classic chicken fricassée for the main course, a make-ahead pistachio tiramisu for dessert and fresh mint tea to end the evening. Her blueprint includes a stunning table setting where the trick is keeping things simple.

Clodagh McKenna demonstrates recipes for the weekend, with the chef baking soda bread and helping her husband Harry to makes his signature scrambled eggs for a great breakfast. She also shares tips and tricks for making fresh homemade pasta to go with a simple roasted tomato sauce for the perfect Sunday supper.