Melanie Johnson
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How to use fresh and bold horseradish to liven up salmon
This quick and easy horseradish-crusted salmon with celeriac mash makes for a perfect mid-week meal.
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A decadent savoury tart that makes the most of seasonal curly kale
The only thing better than a normal tart, is a tart with a Gruyère crust. Melanie Johnson reveals how to make one using curly kale, mushrooms and caramelised shallots.
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'Leeks are the unsung hero of winter recipes’: Melanie Johnson's smoky leek and butter-bean sourdough pain perdu
Melanie Johnson rustles up an easy smoky leek and butter-bean sourdough concoction to see you through the rest of winter.
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A sausage, cabbage and lentil tray bake to brighten the dark days of January
This perfect winter warmer is also delightfully simple: put it all on a tray and cook it through.
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A Brussels sprout recipe that sounds completely bizarre, but will make you glad you didn't wait until Christmas to start eating them
Anyone for Brussels sprout spaghetti carbonara? No, really — wait until you try it.
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How to make three-cheese sourdough bread and a perfect winter-warmer soup to go with it
We'll leave it up to you to decide whether the soup or the sourdough is the star of the show in this pair of recipes...
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Dessert divine: A pear and saffron clafoutis
This recipe from Melanie Johnson combines two seasonal fruits you can find in your garden to create a sumptuous dessert.
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A fig, honey and walnut cake that's the perfect autumn bake
Make the most of these sweet late summer fruits, and finish them off with a Cognac glaze.
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Better than Heinz? How to make your own tomato ketchup
Whether using tomatoes from your own kitchen garden, or from the shop, nothing beats home-made.
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The ultimate starter: Tempura courgette flowers stuffed with smoked salmon and ricotta
A little something to impress the eyes and the palate of your friends and family.
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How to make the ultimate posh chicken and chips
Melanie Johnson's recipe for spatchcock chicken is a marvel.
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How to make cherry and pistachio cake that's perfect for a summery afternoon tea
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson provides a recipe using some of the best fruit of the season.
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How to make gooseberry and ginger custard tart
Melanie Johnson shares her recipe.
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A taste of The Season: How to make Pimm's Pavlova
It's the time of the year where strawberries take centre stage — use this 'thoroughly British' recipe to celebrate this succulent red fruit with our favourite summertime drink.
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Recipe: Creamy tarragon prawns and asparagus with spinach gnocchi
Melanie Johnson's recipe takes the 'subtle yet perceivable' taste of tarragon and uses it to elevate this hearty seafood pasta.
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A perfect summer lunch recipe for the long weekend: Spicy udon noodles with tofu and watercress
Melanie Johnson shares a dish which makes the most of cress's peppery punch.
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Chocolate hobnobs, mascarpone and mint — the perfect cheesecake for summer
Melanie Johnson has crafted a delicious mint mojito cheesecake that will impress everyone.
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Asparagus and prawn pappardelle with chorizo that sings of Spring
This recipe comes with 'a flavour punch you don't want to miss'
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Spring onion beignets that are perfect for dipping and dunking
This versatile vegetable creates a delicious starter to welcome in the longer days.
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How to make braised beef short rib with celeriac-and-Parmesan mash
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson turns her hand to a superb meal made even better with seasonal celeriac mash.
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A rhubarb and marmalade meringue roulade to set tongues wagging
As well as being quite the tongue twister, this kitchen-garden dessert is a delicious dessert.
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Delicious herbs and ices: rosemary ice cream with chocolate brownie
This immensely popular and versatile herb is easily grown in the garden, and pairs with anything from ice cream to chicken.
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A Continental winter warmer: creamy onion soup with caramelised-onion toast
So long the bridesmaid, onions finally get their moment in the spotlight with this delicious and comforting winter soup.
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How to make slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with pistachio-and-feta gremolata
Melanie Johnson shares a mouthwatering lamb recipe that goes perfectly with the new season's purple sprouting broccoli.
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