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How to make elderflower cordial and wine
The English summer is thought to start when the elder blossoms and ends when the berries ripen. Country Life recommends some recipes for this versatile plant.
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Turning the humble potato salad into a thing of beauty, with a touch of salmon and pomegranate
Potato salad is turned into something with a real dash of panache by our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson.
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Pan-fried sea bass with caper-and-anchovy potato cakes, samphire and cream
Our kitchen garden cook reveals a delicious recipe that makes good use of seasonal samphire.
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Summer pudding recipe: buttery pistachio tarts
The very best pistachios might be costly, but they make a suitably sumptuous pudding.
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Recipe: Roast-chicken with fennel and lemon, served with red Camargue rice
A delicious summer supper dish from our kitchen garden cook.
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Recipe: Blueberry-and-lemon tart with Italian meringue and confit lemons
Our kitchen cook reveals a showstopper of a pudding, perfect for summer.
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How to prepare a posh picnic
A picnic spread should consist of delicate tarragon chicken, linen napkins and chilled rosé, rather than sandy sandwiches and boiled eggs.
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Homemade ricotta, pea and smoked-salmon duck-egg ravioli
Our kitchen garden cook elevates the humble pea.
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Recipe: Chicken, broccoli and chickpea curry on flatbreads
This week’s main recipe is a very easy and healthy supper to rustle up for all the family. I roast the broccoli separately, so it’s slightly charred.
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How to make Simon Hopkinson's linguine with mussels and saffron
Rather than playing at making fresh pasta, reach for the best dry stuff you can find in stores and dress it in fine style.
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Thinly sliced beef with roasted radishes and radish-top pesto
Our kitchen garden cook gets creative with radishes for this week's recipe.
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How to make hummingbird carrot cake, an traditional favourite with a twist
Carrot cake, with a tropical twist from out kitchen garden cook.
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How to make roast chicken, fennel, lemon and new-potato tray bake
Make the most of your new potato crop says our kitchen garden cook.
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Recipe: Prawn, sweetcorn, mango and guacamole tacos
Mouthwatering sweetcorn recipes from our kitchen garden cook.
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Recipe: Fig, walnut and maple-syrup cheesecake
The subtle flavour of figs works well in both sweet and savoury dishes.
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Salmon burgers with pickled-cucumber salad and tzatziki
Our kitchen garden cook creates three refreshing dishes with summery cucumber.
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Strawberry, rose and pistachio dacquoise
The perfect pudding to round off a lazy alfresco lunch.
