Melanie Johnson
Melanie Johnson is a food writer, photographer and stylist
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How to make a blackcurrant and quark cake to make the most of this succulent summer berry
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares a mouthwatering blackcurrant cake recipe.
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How to make perfect gnocchi with courgettes, lemon and basil, ideal for a summer supper
Melanie Johnson shares a recipe that makes the most of the courgettes which are currently doing beautifully in gardens around the country.
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How to make a classic Margherita pizza with sourdough crust
Cherry tomatoes take Melanie Johnson to Italy for this week’s recipe.
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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.
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How to make citrus and prawn Thai massaman curry with spring greens
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.