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Kohlrabi Gratin with Thyme Cream and Mustard Crumbs

 Golden-crusted kohlrabi gratin in a shallow ceramic dish on a weathered wooden table, one wedge lifted showing creamy pale layers, chives and dill scattered over

Tomato Water Risotto with Basil Oil and Torn Burrata

 Shallow bowl of pale golden risotto flowing to the rim, torn white burrata in the centre, brick-red tomato compote, emerald basil oil drops, cracked pepper

Nasturtium Pesto Linguine with Lemon, Ricotta and Sunflower Seeds

 Twirled linguine coated in vivid green pesto in a shallow ceramic bowl, scattered with orange and yellow nasturtium flowers, toasted sunflower seeds, lemon zest and grated pecorino

Borlotti Beans Braised with Tomato, Sage and Garlic Crumbs

 Rustic bowl of pinkish-tan borlotti beans in glossy brick-red tomato broth over charred sourdough, scattered with golden breadcrumbs, crisp sage leaves and grated pecorino

Chanterelles on Toast with Tarragon Cream and Soft Eggs

 Golden chanterelle mushrooms in glossy cream sauce piled on thick toasted sourdough, topped with a runny fried egg, chives and lemon zest on a rustic plate

Blueberry and Lemon Thyme Cornmeal Buckle with Almond Streusel

 Golden cornmeal buckle in a round tin on a garden table, almond streusel top, bursting purple blueberries, one wedge cut, lemon thyme sprigs and crème fraîche alongside

Upside-Down Plum Cake with Brown Butter and Cardamom

 Inverted plum cake on a ceramic plate, glossy purple-red plum halves in amber caramel, golden crumb, one slice cut, jug of cream beside

Grilled Little Gem Lettuce with Anchovy Cream and Chive Crumbs

 Halved Little Gem lettuce hearts with dark char marks resting on pale anchovy cream, scattered with golden sourdough crumbs and snipped chives, on a ceramic plate outdoors

Charred Aubergine Soup with Mint Yogurt and Toasted Cumin

 Rustic bowl of silky bronze-grey aubergine soup swirled with white mint yogurt, scattered green mint and parsley, cumin seeds, red chilli flakes, olive oil drizzle

Sweetcorn Chowder with Charred Cob Broth and Chive Oil

 Bowl of golden sweetcorn chowder with whole kernels and potato chunks, drizzled with bright green chive oil, chilli slices, fresh corn cobs beside it outdoors

Purslane and Bulgur Bowl with Garlic Yogurt and Walnuts

 Wide shallow bowl of swirled garlic yogurt topped with green purslane leaves, golden bulgur, diced red tomato, cucumber, chopped walnuts, mint and ruby sumac, outdoors on weathered wood

Grilled Mackerel with Gooseberry Sorrel Sauce and Crushed Potatoes

 Whole grilled mackerel with blistered charred skin on chive-flecked crushed new potatoes, olive-green gooseberry sorrel sauce spooned over, fresh sorrel leaves and gooseberries beside

Chicken Braised with Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes and Smoked Paprika

 Rustic cast-iron pan of golden-skinned chicken thighs nestled in glossy red, orange and yellow pepper strips with tomato sauce, scattered parsley, crusty bread beside

Ruby Red Shiso Cordial with Lime and Ginger

 Tall glass of ruby-magenta shiso cordial over ice with sparkling water, lime wheel and shiso sprig, bottle of cordial and red perilla leaves on a garden table

Roasted Beetroot with Dill, Yogurt and Toasted Caraway

 Deep crimson beetroot wedges piled on a swirl of white yogurt, scattered with green dill fronds, toasted caraway seeds and chopped nuts on a stoneware plate

Swiss Chard and Ricotta Rolled into Cannelloni with Sage Butter

 Baked cannelloni rolls in red tomato sauce topped with golden cheese and crisp sage leaves, drizzled with amber brown butter, in a white ceramic dish

Charred Green Bean and Basil Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts

 Bowl of orzo pasta flecked with green pesto and charred green beans, scattered with golden pine nuts and grated cheese, lemon wedge on the side

Runner Bean and New Potato Curry with Coconut and Curry Leaves

 A wide bowl of golden coconut curry with diagonal-cut green runner beans and halved new potatoes, scattered curry leaves, served beside white rice

Zucchini Ribbon and Sweetcorn Fritters with Herbed Yogurt

 Stack of golden zucchini and sweetcorn fritters flecked with green herbs, topped with a spoon of creamy herbed yogurt and dill sprigs, lemon wedge alongside

Blackcurrant and Bay Leaf Bakewell-Style Almond Tart

 A golden almond frangipane tart with dark blackcurrant filling visible at a cut slice, scattered flaked almonds on top, on a rustic wooden board with fresh currants

Raspberry and Rosewater Almond Frangipane Tart

 A golden almond frangipane tart studded with fresh red raspberries and flaked almonds, one slice removed, on a pale ceramic plate with scattered berries

Blackberry and Thyme Clafoutis with Vanilla Custard

 A golden baked clafoutis in a ceramic dish, studded with dark blackberries and flecks of thyme, dusted with powdered sugar, one slice served on a plate.

Garden Tomato and White Bean Bruschetta with Herb Oil

 Rustic toasted bread slices topped with creamy white bean mash, glistening diced red and yellow tomatoes, torn basil leaves, and a drizzle of vivid green herb oil.

Whipped Ricotta with Grilled Peaches and Basil Honey

 Cloud of whipped ricotta topped with charred grilled peach halves, drizzled with golden honey, scattered with green pistachios and small basil leaves on a pale plate.

Chilled Zucchini and Almond Soup with Toasted Herbs

 A pale green chilled zucchini soup in a shallow bowl, topped with golden toasted almonds and chopped green herbs, with a drizzle of olive oil catching the light.

Chilled Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Basil Oil

 A bowl of smooth deep-red chilled tomato soup swirled with bright green basil oil, garnished with feathery fennel fronds, beside a spoon

Fresh cucumber and dill gazpacho: the complete summer recipe

 Chilled cucumber and dill gazpacho served in a white bowl with ice and fresh dill garnish

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Muhammara Dip

 Deep red muhammara dip swirled in a shallow bowl, drizzled with olive oil and topped with walnut pieces, pomegranate seeds and parsley, warm flatbread beside it

Summer stone fruit carpaccio with burrata, prosciutto and mint oil

 Sliced summer stone fruit carpaccio arranged with burrata, prosciutto and fresh mint oil on a white platter

Charred Corn and Tomato Bowl with Basil-Lime Dressing

 A wide bowl of charred golden corn, red and yellow tomato wedges, sliced avocado, black beans, and torn basil leaves, drizzled with bright green dressing

Grilled Aubergine Steaks with Tomato-Herb Salsa Verde

 Thick charred aubergine steaks on a platter topped with vibrant red tomato and green herb salsa, crumbled white feta, drizzled olive oil, grill marks visible.

Blackcurrant and Lavender Fool — Two Garden Gems in One Stunning Summer Bowl

 Deep purple blackcurrant and lavender fool served in a glass bowl with fresh lavender sprigs

Basil and Lemon Sparkling Cordial with Honey

 A tall glass of pale golden basil lemon cordial topped with sparkling water and ice, garnished with fresh basil sprig and lemon slice, condensation on the glass

Glazed Carrots with Honey, Thyme and Toasted Hazelnuts

 Glossy honey-glazed young carrots on a serving plate, scattered with golden chopped hazelnuts and fresh green thyme leaves, warm orange tones glistening

Gooseberry and Elderflower Breakfast Compote Yogurt Bowl

 A white bowl of thick yogurt topped with glossy green-gold gooseberry compote, scattered toasted seeds and oats, lemon zest and fresh mint leaves

Roasted Beet Grain Bowl with Herbed Yogurt

 A wide ceramic bowl of nutty farro topped with crimson roasted beet wedges, pink radish slices, toasted walnuts, green herbs, and a swirl of creamy herbed yogurt

Strawberry and Rhubarb Crumble with Almond Oat Topping

 Golden almond oat crumble in a rustic baking dish with bubbling pink strawberry rhubarb filling, a scoop spooned out revealing the fruit, cream pouring over

Pan-Seared Salmon with Green Pea and Broad Bean Crush

 Crisp-skinned seared salmon fillet resting on a vibrant green crush of peas and broad beans, scattered with feta, pine nuts and mint, lemon wedge beside

Chilled Green Pea and Lettuce Soup with Mint Ribbons

 A vibrant green chilled pea and lettuce soup in a pale ceramic bowl, swirled with yogurt and scattered with fresh mint leaves and cracked pepper

Borage blossoms and cucumber water: garden drinks to make in summer

 Glass jug of cucumber water garnished with blue borage blossoms and ice cubes on a garden table

Elderflower cordial: the complete recipe and its variations

 Glass bottles of homemade elderflower cordial with fresh elderflower heads on a wooden table

Homemade Tomato Sauce From Garden to Jar — The Beginner’s Recipe That Actually Works

 Glass jars of rich homemade tomato sauce on a wooden kitchen table surrounded by ripe red tomatoes

Your Courgette Glut Is a Recipe Waiting to Happen — Do This Now

 Fresh courgettes harvested from a summer garden piled on a wooden table

Edible Flowers Are in Your Garden Right Now — Are You Using Them?

 Colourful edible flowers including nasturtiums borage and calendula arranged on a wooden chopping board

Harvest Your Herbs Before Summer Heat Steals Their Flavour

 Fresh garden herbs including basil, thyme and mint bundled on a wooden cutting board in summer sunlight

Delicious guacamole recipe, a taste of Mexico!

 Guacamole

Bouquet Garni, the perfect way to flavor meals

 Bouquet garni ingredients: thyme, bay laurel, leek greens, parsley, rosemary (not shown).

Thyme lamb fillet with oven-fried potato

 lamb fillet with thyme and potato

Red beet cooking basics, key –delicious– practices

 Ways to cook red beet

Delicious duck Parmentier, Jerusalem artichoke, caramelized apple

 Duck parmentier

Stuffed cabbage rolls, a meaty delight for when the cold sets in

 Stuffed cabbage