Melanie Johnson

How to make strawberry and frangipane galette

As the strawberry crops begin in earnest, Melanie Johnson shares a delicious treat that will help you make the most of them: strawberry and frangipane galette.

How to make citrus and prawn Thai massaman curry with spring greens

Three wonderful fresh sprouting broccoli recipes to make the most of this sublime seasonal vegetable

Melanie Johnson shares her ways to make the most of this seasonal vegetable as it's at its best.

Recipe: The ultimate ways to cook new potatoes

A bowl of hot buttery new potatoes, especially if you’ve dug them up yourself, is one of life's simplest pleasures, says our Kitchen Garden Cook, Melanie Johnson.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recipe: How to make wobbly cheesecake with clementines

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

An autumnal twist on classic mac and cheese

Butternut squash embellishes classic comfort food, says our kitchen garden cook.

How to make rack of lamb with harissa, asparagus and garlic-and-almond sourdough crumbs

Now's the time to enjoy British-grown asparagus.

How to make pasta with radicchio, pear, walnut and feta

Radicchio's bitter leaves add interesting flavours to this spring pasta dish.