
Melanie Johnson
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How to make Eton mess strawberry blondiesOur kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares a mouthwatering recipe bringing together two of the greatest foodstuffs on the planet: strawberries and meringue.
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Two quick and easy seasonal asparagus recipes to try this Easter WeekendAsparagus has royal roots — it was once a favourite of Madame de Pompadour.
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How to make a rhubarb and Swiss meringue cake that's almost too pretty to eatMake the most of the last few stems of forced rhubarb.
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An Italian-inspired recipe for lemon-butter pasta shells with spring greens, ricotta and pangrattatoSpring greens are just about to come into their own, so our Kitchen Garden columnist reveals exactly what to do with them.
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How to make an ethereal-sounding seafood, spinach and asparagus puff-pastry cloudOur Kitchen Garden Cook's recipe for a stuffed puff-pastry cloud is easier to make than it is to say.
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How to make a bay and vanilla crème brûlée custard tartElevate your everyday vanilla crème brûlée by infusing it with delicate bay.
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The greatest cottage pie recipePotatoes are at the heart of so many favourite dishes, including this delicious cottage pie recipe that you will want to make again and again.
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Celeriac-crusted cod with chorizo butter and romanesco sauceMake the most of seasonal celeriac whilst it's still around with this easy mid-week or weekend recipe.
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How to use fresh and bold horseradish to liven up salmonThis 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 kaleThe 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 perduMelanie 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 JanuaryThis 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 themAnyone 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 itWe'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 clafoutisThis 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 bakeMake 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 ketchupWhether 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 ricottaA 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 chipsMelanie 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 teaOur 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 tartMelanie Johnson shares her recipe.
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A taste of The Season: How to make Pimm's PavlovaIt'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 gnocchiMelanie 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 watercressMelanie Johnson shares a dish which makes the most of cress's peppery punch.
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