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Recipe: Rhubarb and coconut tray bake with rose glaze
With its long, elegant pink limbs, forced rhubarb is a sign that spring's bounty is just around the corner, says our kitchen garden chef, Melanie Johnson.
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Recipe: Leek and chicken macaroni cheese, a delicious take on classic comfort food
‘Sometimes we need a little comfort and this fulfills that need deliciously’ says our kitchen garden chef, Melanie Johnson.
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How to make stuffed butternut squash with bangers and mash
When autumn arrives, it brings with it the most amazing excuse to eat comfort food.
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How to make honey and soy chicken that's a mouthwatering way to get kale onto your plate
Melanie Johnson shares a recipe that makes kale as delicious as it is healthy.
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Recipe: Chocolate and pomegranate tart, an ideal dish to brighten up January
Tart and jewel like, pomegranate seeds are just what we need to brighten January, says our kitchen garden chef, Melanie Johnson.
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Recipe: How to make wobbly cheesecake with clementines
'Clementines brighten the darker days just when we need them' writes Melanie Johnson, Country Life's Kitchen Garden Cook.
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How to make Butternut shakshuka, a wonderful, hearty one-pot dish that's ideal autumnal comfort food
Melanie Johnson shares a recipe for butternut squash that's simple, tasty and exotic.
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How to make gnudi — the feather-light cousin of gnocchi — with wild mushrooms and chorizo
Wild mushroom season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with this delectable concoction of ingredients.
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A classic apple and cinnamon cake recipe with a punchy extra twist
This mouthwatering German apple and cinnamon cake is dished up with a sauce that blends sweet and savoury in style, thanks to the mix of caramel and miso.
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How to make chocolate loaf with raspberries, chocolate chips... and a surprise ingredient
With its fresh fruity twist, this decadent chocolate load is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
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How to make scallops with sweetcorn cream and bacon
Ideal for a fancy lunch or a special supper, this dish makes the most of some lovely ingredients you might not have seen together before. Popcorn and scallops, together at last!
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How to make raspberry-and-pistachio choux Paris-Brest, perfect with a glass of rosé
Melanie Johnson makes the most of juicy British berries with these sweet recipes.
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How to make Toad in the hole, the ultimate British comfort food
Try Melanie Johnson's recipe for toad in the hole – the ultimate British comfort food – with a twist thanks to the addition of bacon and leeks.
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An autumnal twist on classic mac and cheese
Butternut squash embellishes classic comfort food, says our kitchen garden cook.
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How to make rack of lamb with harissa, asparagus and garlic-and-almond sourdough crumbs
Now's the time to enjoy British-grown asparagus.
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How to make pasta with radicchio, pear, walnut and feta
Radicchio's bitter leaves add interesting flavours to this spring pasta dish.
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How to make a super speedy Thai prawn Khao Soi for supper
Thank Melanie Johnson for this quick weeknight dinner, packed with vegetables and an optional chilli kick.
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How to make the perfect Italian panforte
Melanie Johnson teaches us to make this chewy, nutty, Italian classic.
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How to make a creamy, maple pannacotta with mixed-nut brittle
Melanie Johnson figures out what to do with your leftover Christmas nuts with this delightful dessert.
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How to make a delicious chestnut chocolate cake with a fluffy meringue topping
If you still have chestnuts left over from Christmas, here's a fun way to turn them into a family favourite.
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Venison burgers with red-cabbage slaw and chilli mayo
Melanie Johnson puts a twist on a family favourite with her zingy Asian slaw, yummy chilli mayo and gorgeous venison patties.
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A heart-warming minestrone soup with harissa meatballs, perfect for winter
It's really more of a full meal than a starter soup and definitely one to try as the days get colder...thank Melanie Johnson.
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Sticky sloe gin venison steaks with parsnip and spinach rösti
Thank Melanie Johnson for this deliciously seasonal addition to your recipe roster.
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Recipe: A tempting sausage and roasted butternut tray bake, ideal comfort food as Autumn draws in
Thank Melanie Johnson for this latest seasonal offering, perfect for brunch or a weekday dinner.
