A Maldon Salt Collaboration with Meliz Berg & AEG Kitchen Appliances
Maldon Original Sea Salt with AEG Kitchen Appliances
When it comes to creating memorable desserts, balance is everything. Sweet, tangy, creamy, crunchy – and, crucially, just the right amount of salt. These Creamy Cherry Filo Puffs with Sweet and Salty Pistachios celebrate contrast and balance, using Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes to elevate every layer of flavour and texture and AEG Kitchen Appliances for precision and performance.
Created in collaboration with Meliz Berg, and baked to perfection using AEG Kitchen Appliances, this recipe proves that a ‘pinch’ of the right sea salt can transform a sweet dish from good to unforgettable.
Why Maldon Salt is Important for Filo Puffs
Meliz Berg with Maldon Original Sea Salt
Salt plays a vital role in sweet cooking, enhancing flavours rather than overpowering them – and Maldon Sea Salt is uniquely suited to the task. Its light, pyramid-shaped flakes dissolve gently, delivering clean salinity exactly where it’s needed.
In this recipe, Maldon Salt:
Enhances the natural sweetness of cherries and honey
Balances the richness of butter, filo and tahini yoghurt
Adds a subtle crunch and flavour contrast when used as a finishing touch
From the filo layers to the sweet-and-salty pistachios, Maldon Sea Salt ensures every bite is perfectly balanced, never flat or overly sweet.
Cooking with AEG Kitchen Appliances
Filo Puffs coming out of the AEG Oven Setup
For over a century, AEG has been the forefront of kitchen innovation, designing appliances that empower people to cooking with confidence. Rooted in German engineering and driven by passion for taste, AEG focuses on intelligent technology that supporting creativity rather than complicating it – from ovens that enhance flavour and texture to intuitive controls that give you precision without stress.
To bring every element of this recipe to life, Meliz cooked using premium AEG Kitchen Appliances, including the AEG 7000 MealAssist Oven with SteamCrisp, featured throughout the cooking videos.
This innovative oven uses a combination of 25% steam and 75% heat for perfectly even cooking – ideal for slow-roasting vegetables with crisp, caramelised edges while keeping meats tender and juicy. With its CookSmart Touch Display, telescopic runners and pyrolytic self-cleaning, it offers precision, ease and outstanding performance.
How to Make Cream Cherry Filo Puffs with Sweet and Salty Pistachios
Ingredients (listed left) for the Filo Puff Filling
Step 1 – Tahini Yogurt:
Mix all the ingredients until thick and smooth. Cover and chill until needed
Step 2 – Cherries
Simmer cherries over medium heat until juices release.
Add orange juice and reduce until thickened, then stir in the honey and orange blossom water. Cool completely.
Step 3 – Sweet & Salty Pistachios
Melt butter in an ovenproof pan, add pistachios, sugar and Maldon Salt.
Stir well and bake at 180c fan for 10 minutes. Cool
Step 4 – Filo Puffs
Brush filo pastry with butter, sprinkle with sugar and a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt, fold into layers, and press into a muffin tray.
Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool fully.
Step 5 – Assemble
Swirl the cherries through the tahini yoghurt, spoon into filo cups, top with pistachios and finish with a final pinch of Maldon Sea Salt flakes.
Top Tips
Prepare all components in advance and assemble just before serving
Store filo cases and pistachios in airtight containers
Always finish sweet desserts with a light pinch of Maldon Sea Salt for balance
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Centrepiece by Helen Graham
Helen Graham. Captured by Yuki Sugiura
Vegetables take their well-deserved moment in the spotlight in Centrepiece, the beautiful debut cookbook from chef and food writer Helen Graham. Known for her bold, generous flavours and deeply considered approach to plant-forward cooking, Graham celebrates vegetables not as an afterthought, but as the heart of the table. Drawing inspiration from the Middle East, North Africa, and her Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, Centrepiece is a vibrant collection of recipes designed to be cooked, shared and lingered over – dishes that feel just as fitting for a dinner party as a relaxed weekend meal at home.
In this feature, we’re diving into one of the book’s standout recipes: Pilpil-style Roast Cabbage with Shiitake and Preserved Lemon. It’s a dish that perfectly captures the spirit of Centrepiece. – humble ingredients transformed through thoughtful technique and fearless seasoning. Roasted until deeply caramelised, the cabbage is paired with savoury mushrooms, sharp preserved lemon and a spicy pilpil-inspired oil that brings warmth and depth to every bite. It’s a simple yet striking, and a brilliant example of how Graham elevates everyday vegetables into something truly special.
Why Maldon Salt is important in pilpil-style dishes
Pilpil-style cooking (inspired by Basque methods) is all about emulsification, heat and purity of ingredients. Maldon Sea Salt isn’t just seasoning here – it’s structure.
Draws out moisture – Maldon Sea Salt helps pull excess water from the cabbage and mushrooms as they roast. This encourages deep caramelised, intensifying sweetness in the cabbage and umami in the shiitake rather than steaming them.
Balances bold elements – Preserved lemon is intensely salty and citrusy; chilli oil brings heat. A good pinch of Maldon Sea Salt lets you season precisely, so those assertive flavours stay bright and balanced, not muddled or flat.
Supports emulsification – In pilpil-style oils, Maldon Sea Salt helps stabilise the emulsion between oil, vegetable juices, and aromatics – giving you that glossy, clinging finish instead of a split or greasy sauce.
How to make Pilpil-style Roast Cabbage with Shiitake & Preserved Lemon
The word pilpil actually refers to a Basque sauce for fish in which oil and garlic come together with the cooking juices, emulsifying into a thick sauce. The sauce is named pilpil after the way it sputters in the pan. This is my homage to that sauce, with the addition of persevered lemon.
Preheat the oven to 180c, Gas Mark 6.
Line a baking tray with nonstock baking paper.
Place all the ingredients for the shiitake marinade in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined; it will form a stiff paste.
Cut the cabbages in half through the cores and place on the lined tray. Spoon one-quarter of the marinade on the cut side of each cabbage and use the back of the spoon to press it into all the crevices, ensuring the cut side is evenly covered. If any areas look a little dry, give them a drizzle of olive oil. Toast for 30-35 minutes until the marinade is starting to look caramelised and you can slide a knife easily through the cores.
Meanwhile, for the sauce, place all the ingredients except the oil in a jug and use a stick blender to blitz it into a fine, paste. With the blender still on, slowly add the olive oil, a trickle at a time, until it’s all combined and you have a thickened, pale yellow sauce.
Make the spiced parsley by stirring all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
Smooth the pilpil sauce on to a serving dish, top with the warm cabbage halves sprinkled over the spiced parsley to serve.
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Centrepiece, debut cookbook by Helen Graham
If you try this recipe at home, we’d love to see it – tag us in your creations so we can share your wonderful cooking with our community. And if you’re feeling inspired to whip up delicious recipes in your kitchen, you can purchase Centrepiece by Helen Graham here.
A Collaboration with Meliz Berg and AEG Kitchen Appliances
We’re excited to share our latest recipe collaboration with Meliz Berg and AEG Kitchen Appliances. Meliz Berg is an award-winning cookbook author, creator of Meliz Cooks, and one of our celebrated talents from The Maldon 50. Known for her vibrant, flavour-driven dishes inspired by her Turkish-Cypriot heritage, Meliz brings here signature warmth and creativity to this Slow-Roasted Vegetables, Creamy Garlic Yogurt & Garlic Butter recipe. Using Maldon Garlic Sea Salt throughout, she creates a beautifully balanced dish that’s perfect for effortless hosting. This collaboration highlights just how transformative great seasoning and clever cooking techniques can be in elevating simple ingredients.
Meliz Berg seasoning the dish with Maldon Garlic Sea Salt
Crafted With AEG
Maldon Garlic Sea Salt and AEG Built-in-OvenAEG 8000 MealAssist Microwave and Build-in-Oven
To bring every element of this recipe to life, Meliz cooked using premium AEG Kitchen Appliances, including the AEG 7000 MealAssist Oven with SteamCrisp, featured throughout the cooking videos. This innovative oven uses a combination of 25% steam and 75% heat for perfectly even cooking – ideal for slow-roasting vegetables with crisp, caramelised edges. With it’s CookSmart Touch display telescopic runners and pyrolytic self-cleaning, it offers precision, ease and outstanding performance. Also used in the kitchen setup are the AEG 8000 MealAssist Combination Oven & Microwave, known for it’s energy-saving residual heat cooking, and the sleekAEG 6000 Gas on Glass 90cm Hob, completing a modern workspace designed for flavour, efficiency and fuss-free cooking.
How to Make Slow-Roasted Vegetables, Creamy Garlic Yoghurt & Garlic Butter
This recipe is the perfect sharing dish! Instead of preparing individual starters, this vibrant platter of Mediterranean roasted vegetables, silky garlic yogurt and a rich homemade garlic butter offers maximum flavour with minimal effort. Everything can be made ahead – the roasted aubergine, courgette and pepper to the yogurt and butter – making it ideal for dinner parties, Spring lunches, or relaxed weekend gatherings.
Remember to finish with an extra pinch of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt for that perfect seasoning.
Method:
To make the garlic yoghurt, add the yoghurt, lemon zest, garlic and Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes to a small bowl. Halve the zested lemon, and squeeze half of it into the yoghurt mixture. Save the other half for the dressing. Stir the garlic yoghurt and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mix together the butter and Maldon Garlic Sea Salt, spread into a small ramekin, and leave to one side. Preheat oven to 200c fan.
Add the peppers to a large bowl along with half of the olive oil. Mix well, then add the aubergines, courgettes and Maldon Garlic Sea Salt and toss well.
Brush a large shallow non-stick baking tray with the remaining olive oil, and place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Carefully add all of the vegetables to the hot oiled baking tray, and place on the middle shelf of the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables have fully softened and the skins and edges are slightly charred. Turn half way through, if necessary.
Whilst the vegetables are cooking, mix together all the dressing ingredients and add the hot, cooked vegetables straight into the dressing and toss well until they are all fully coated.
Sprinkle a little more Maldon Garlic Sea Salt over the potted butter before serving.
Spread the garlic yoghurt over a platter, top with the dressed vegetables, sprinkle over the remaining sumac, pul biber and parsley, drizzle over a little more extra virgin olive oil, and serve with hot crusty bread slathered in the Garlic Sea Salt butter.
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Meliz Berg seasoning the tray of vegetables with Maldon Garlic Sea SaltFresh crusty bread coming out of the AEG OvenHomemade Garlic ButterThe finished plate: Slow-roasted vegetables, creamy garlic yogurt and garlic butter
We hope you enjoyed this flavour-packed recipe as much as we loved creating it. This dish is the first in ourspecial series with Meliz Berg and AEG, where we’re be teaming up to bring you a delicious starter, main and dessert designed for the ultimate sharing menu. If you try this recipe at home, we’d love to see it – tag us in your creations so we can share your wonderful cooking with our community. And if you’re feeling inspired to upgrade your kitchen, you can explore more AEG appliances here, and discover how their innovative technology can transform your everyday cooking.
We’re excited to team up with Fiona’s Funky Food for a show-stopping dessert that blends tropical flavour with gourmet flair: a Pineapple & Coconut Basque Cheesecake infused with Maldon Smoked Sea Salt and finished with Maldon Pepper Sea Salt Caramel Shards. This unique twist on the trending Basque-style cheesecake combined creamy custard, bright pineapple, fresh lime, and toasted coconut, all elevated by the gentle smokiness of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes.
The salt melts seamlessly into the batter, enhancing the natural sweetness and adding depth to every bite – a flavour upgrade that’s quickly becoming popular in modern baking, Springtime desserts, and tropical-inspired recipes.
To finish, the cheesecake is crowned with crisp Maldon Pepper Sea Salt Caramel Shards, where Pepper Sea Salt brings a subtle heat, crunchy texture, and that irresistible sweet-savoury balance food lovers crave. The result? A dessert that’s sweet, smoky, tropical, lightly spiced and packed with flavour – the perfect showcase of just how versatile Maldon Salt can be in both baking and confectionary.
Whether you’re searching for a unique Spring bake, a summer celebration dessert, or a creative cheesecake recipe, this collaboration delivers a flavour experience that’s bold, modern, and utterly unforgettable.
What is a Basque Cheese? (Everything You Need to Know About This Trending Dessert)
A Basque cheesecake, also known as a Burnt Basque Cheesecake, is an ultra-creamy, crustless cheesecake originally from San Sebastian, Spain. Unlike the classic New York-style cheesecake, the Basque version is baked at a very high temperature, creating it’s signature deeply caramelised, ‘burnt’ top, while the inside remains soft, custard-like and silky.
A traditional baked cheesecake is baked at a much lower temperature, often in a water bath to prevent cracks. It is a lot more dense, creamy, pale, and usually baked with a crumb crust at a low heat for a smooth, fully-set finish.
Not all cheesecakes are baked – and there’s a delicious science behind why some are simply chilled to set! A no-bake cheesecake relies on a different method of thickening and stabilising the filling, which creates a lighter, creamier texture compared to the dense, custard-like structure of a baked cheesecake. A no-bake cheesecake sets in the fridge because it uses stabilising ingredients like cream cheese, whipped cream, and sometimes gelatine – not eggs. Without eggs, there’s no need for baking!
How To Make a Pineapple & Coconut Basque Cheesecake
Step 1 – Prepare the Tin for the Basque Cheesecake
Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan (428°F / 392°F fan).
Line a 20cm (8-inch) springform tin with overlapping parchment sheets, ensuring the edges rise above the rim. This helps contain the high-rise Basque-style batter.
Step 2 – Make the Tropical Cheesecake Batter
Beat the cream cheese and caster sugar until smooth and lump free.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid incorporating too much air.
Pour in the double cream and coconut cream and mix until silky.
Sift in the plain flour and fold lightly.
Stir in the vanilla extract, lime zest, toasted desiccated coconut, caramelised pineapple and 7-10g Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes.
Taste and adjust to your preference – you ideally want a soft smokiness that enhances the tropical flavours without overpowering them.
Tip – to get caramelised pineapple, you need to cook the pieces in a hot pan with butter and sugar until browned and glossy. This quick method adds a sweet, golden, caramelised flavour.
Step 3 – Bake the Basque Cheesecake
Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is deeply caramelised, with a slightly jiggly centre – the signature Basque look.
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 4+ hours, ideally overnight, for the custard-like interior to set.
Step 4 – Make the Maldon Pepper Sea Salt Caramel Shards
Line a tray with parchment.
In a saucepan, heat the cater sugar and water over medium heat without stirring until it reaches a deep amber colour.
Remove the heat and quickly stir in the Maldon Pepper Sea Salt.
Pour the caramel thinly onto the parchment. Allow it to harden fully, then break into shards. These add crunch, subtle heart, and a sweet-savoury finish.
Step 5 – Assemble and Decorate
Remove the chilled cheesecake from the tin.
Insert the caramel shards vertically for height and texture.
Optional: Finish with a light sprinkle of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt for a glossy, elevated garnish.
Optional:Add dollops of cream on top with an extra serving of the diced caramelised pineapple to give the dish that ‘wow’ factor.
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There are few desserts as universally loved and visually impressive as a molten chocolate fondant. Slicing through the delicate, baked sponge exterior to reveal a rich, flowing river of warm chocolate is the ultimate dinner party party trick. While they have a reputation for being difficult to master, this dark chocolate fondant recipe is surprisingly simple, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. To cut through the richness of the dark chocolate and elevate the dessert to restaurant quality, we fold a generous pinch of Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes directly into the batter and finish the plated pudding with a final salty sprinkle.
Why You’ll Love This Dark Chocolate Fondant
The Perfect Molten Centre: Our precise baking time and temperature ensure that the outside sets into a light sponge while the inside remains delightfully gooey and liquid.
Sweet & Salty Balance: Dark chocolate and sea salt are a match made in heaven. The clean, bright salinity of Maldon Salt perfectly counteracts the bitterness of the cocoa and enhances the deep chocolate flavor.
Quick & Impressive: Despite looking incredibly complex, this molten chocolate fondant recipe comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
How to Make Molten Chocolate Fondants (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Preheat and prepare
Preheat your oven to 200°C and place an empty baking tray onto the middle shelf to heat up. Take 2 ramekins (or dariole moulds) and grease the insides thoroughly with butter. Add the cocoa powder to one mould and tap it around to completely coat the buttery sides. Tip the excess cocoa powder into the second mould and repeat the process. Tip out any final excess cocoa powder, then set the prepared moulds aside.
Step 2 – Melt the chocolate
Place the unsalted butter and broken dark chocolate pieces into a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water (a bain-marie), ensuring the base of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir continuously until the butter and chocolate have melted together into a smooth, glossy liquid. Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3 – Whisk the eggs
In a separate large bowl, add the whole egg, the 2 egg yolks, the caster sugar, and a generous pinch of Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes. Whisk the mixture vigorously until it becomes pale, thick, and fluffy.
Step 4 – Fold the batter
Pour the cooled, melted chocolate mixture into the fluffy egg mixture. Sift in the plain flour, then use a spatula to carefully fold everything together until just combined, ensuring you don’t knock the air out of the eggs.
Step 5 – Bake the fondants
Pour the fondant dark chocolate batter evenly into the prepared moulds, making sure to leave a 2cm gap at the top so they have room to rise. Carefully place the moulds onto the preheated tray in the oven and bake for exactly 10 minutes, until the tops have formed a crust and the edges are set.
Step 6 – Invest and serve
Remove the fondants from the oven and allow them to rest in their moulds for 30 seconds. Place a small dessert plate upside down on top of a mould, quickly flip it over, and carefully pull the mould away to invert the fondant. Serve immediately with a dusting of extra cocoa powder, a final sprinkle of Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips for the Perfect Gooey Centre
Do Not Skip the Cocoa Dusting: Greasing your moulds with butter and dusting them with cocoa powder is the secret to ensuring your fondants easily slip out of their ramekins without tearing and spilling their liquid centers.
Watch the Clock: Timing is everything with a molten chocolate fondant. Ovens vary, but 10 minutes at 200°C is usually the sweet spot. If you leave them in too long, they will bake all the way through and become standard chocolate cakes.
Use Quality Chocolate: Because chocolate is the star of the show here, ensure you are using a high-quality dark chocolate (ideally 70% cocoa solids or higher) for the richest, most decadent flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare chocolate fondants in advance?
Yes, this is a fantastic make-ahead dessert! You can prepare the batter, pour it into the greased and dusted moulds, and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When you are ready for dessert, simply bake them straight from the fridge (you may need to add 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time since the batter is chilled).
Why didn’t my fondant melt in the middle?
If your chocolate fondant is cooked solidly all the way through, it was left in the oven for too long. Fondants continue to cook slightly from residual heat once removed from the oven, so it’s vital to pull them out as soon as the outer edges look set but the very centre still has a slight jiggle to it.
Why add sea salt to a chocolate dessert?
Salt is a natural flavour enhancer. Adding a pinch of Maldon Original Sea Salt to a rich chocolate dessert like this does not make it taste “salty.” Instead, the salt counteracts the bitterness of the cocoa, balances out the sugar, and makes the dark chocolate taste even more intense and complex.
Cabbage has become one of the biggest trends in modern cooking – loved for it’s affordability, versatility, and incredible ability to transform under high heat. When roasted, Savoy cabbage turns golden at the edges, rich and buttery at the core, and the perfect canvas for bold flavours. It’s no surprise that cabbage steak recipes are trending across Instagram and TikTok as cooks rediscover this once-humble vegetable.
Why are cabbages becoming popular again in food?
Cabbage is experiencing a major comeback as one of the biggest food trends of 2026, and there are several reasons for it’s rise in popularity.
It’s highly budget-friendly – Food prices have pushed home cooks towards ingredients that are affordable, versatile, and yield a lot per purchase. Cabbage fits this perfectly, making it a hero for cost-conscious cooing.
It’s an incredibly versatile ingredient – Chefs and creators highlight that cabbage can be roasted, sautéed, braised, fermented, grilled or served raw, making it one of the most adaptable vegetables available.
Social media trends are boosting it’s appeal – Pinterest Predicts and TikTok have reported major strikes in searches for cabbage dishes – from cabbage dumplings to fermented cabbage. Home cooks are incredibly inspired by visually striking cabbage steaks and charred wedges.
It offers strong nutritional benefits – Cabbage is a nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C, folate, and potassium. It also has anti-inflammatory and gut-supportive properties, making it a go-to ingredient for health-focused cooks.
‘Simple Ingredients Done Well’ trend = Food analysts say the cabbage trend reflects a cultural shift toward everyday ingredients that deliver comfort, flavour, and a sense of home.
How to Cook Cabbage Steaks?
Raw Savoy cabbage steaks on a trayClose-up of the roasted edges + Maldon Sea Salt flakesFinal plated dish with tahini drizzle and toppings
This recipe brings together deeply caramelised roasted cabbage, a silky tahini sauce, and the clean, crisp finish of Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes. Topped with almonds and parsley, it’s a modern, plant-forward dish that punches fat above it’s simplicity.
Perfect as a side, centrepiece, or a hearty weeknight vegan dish – and ideal for sharing on Instagram thanks to those charred, crinkled Savoy leaves.
1. Prepare the cabbage steaks
Preheat the oven to 180c.
Take each savoy cabbage and slice into 1inch (roughly 2cm) ‘steaks’ to make 4 individual cabbage steaks. Discard the smaller pieces of cabbage from the ends – this can be used in another dish.
2. Roast until golden
Place the 4 cabbage steaks onto a baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil, some Maldon Original Sea Salt and cracked black pepper. Add some sprigs of thyme to the tray and then place into the preheated oven to roast for 25 minutes.
3. Make the tahini sauce
To make the tahini sauce, add the tahini to a mixing bowl along with the olive oil, lemon juice and Maldon Original Sea Salt flakes and pepper. It will be very thick so gradually add the water until it reaches a thick creamy consistency – you can add more water if you want it to be looser.
4. Plate and finish
To serve, place some of the creamy tahini sauce onto a place and then top with a roasted cabbage steak.
Garnish with some roasted chopped almonds and some parsley.
What to serve with cabbage steaks
A gain base: quinoa, bulgur, couscous, or wild race
Savoy cabbage works beautifully because it’s crinkled leaves roast into crisp, caramelised layers with soft centres. You can also use a classic green cabbage for a more neutral flavour. For a more vibrant, festive colour, you can use a red cabbage, but it may take slightly longer to cook and has a firmer texture.
Why are my cabbage steaks not crispy?
Make sure the steaks are well coated in oil and have space on the roasting tray – overcrowding causes steaming, not browning. More steam being produced means the cabbage is getting wet and will not get crispy.
Can I make cabbage steaks ahead of time?
You can part-roast cabbage steaks and finish just before serving. Add the tahini sauce and additional garnishes only at the end.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
Can I make this recipe vegan and gluten-free?
This cabbage steaks recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free – just make sure the topping (like nuts) are suitable for your guests.
How thick should I cut cabbage steaks?
We recommend cutting your cabbage steaks 2-3cm in thickness. This ensures a nice crispy edge and tender centres.
Make It, Taste It, Love It!
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Originating from the French city of Lyon, this classic side dish transforms humble ingredients into a restaurant-quality centrepiece. Lyonnaise potatoes are the perfect marriage of textures and flavours: waxy potato slices pan-fried in butter and olive oil until golden and crisp, tossed together with deeply caramelised, sweet white onions. To elevate this traditional recipe, we finish the pan with a generous pinch of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes, perfectly complementing the sweet onions and rich butter with a burst of savoury, roasted garlic flavour.
Why You’ll Love This Lyonnaise Potatoes Recipe
The Perfect Texture: Parboiling the potatoes first ensures they are beautifully tender on the inside, while frying them in batches guarantees a golden, crispy exterior.
Incredible Flavor: Slowly caramelising the onions in the leftover potato cooking oils creates a sweet, savory depth that coats every single bite.
Elevated Simplicity: It requires only a few basic pantry staples to create an impressive, classic French dish that pairs perfectly with almost any main course.
How to Make Lyonnaise Potatoes (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Parboil the potatoes
Start by slicing the waxy potatoes into 2cm thick slices, discarding the very small, uneven ends.
Place the slices into a pot of cold water and bring to the boil. Let the potatoes boil for just 2 minutes—you want them to start becoming tender but remain uncooked and firm in the middle. This crucial step ensures they won’t break down and turn to mash when sautéed later.
Step 2 – Dry and fry in batches
Drain the potatoes well and allow them to sit for a few minutes to ensure they are fully dry. In a large frying pan, add half of the butter and olive oil.
Once hot, begin frying the potato slices in batches to ensure they all get nice and golden crisp on each side.
Remove the slices from the pan as they finish cooking.
Step 3 – Caramelise the onions
Once all the potato slices are fried and set aside, add the remaining butter and olive oil to the pan.
Toss in the finely sliced white onions along with the Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes. Fry over medium heat for about 8 minutes until the onions are soft, golden, and beautifully caramelised.
Step 4 – Combine and serve
Finally, add the golden potatoes back to the pan with the onions to warm them through. Season with cracked black pepper.
Transfer the Lyonnaise potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with an extra sprinkle of Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes and the freshly chopped parsley.
Tips for the Perfect Potatoes a la Lyonnaise
Use Waxy Potatoes: It is vital to use waxy potatoes (like new potatoes, Charlotte, or Yukon Gold) rather than floury baking potatoes. Waxy potatoes hold their shape when boiled and fried; floury ones will disintegrate in the pan.
Dry Thoroughly: Moisture is the enemy of a crispy crust. After draining your parboiled potatoes, let them steam dry completely before they hit the hot fat.
Don’t Rush the Onions: The magic of a true recipe for potatoes Lyonnaise comes from the sweet, jammy onions. Take your time during the 8-minute frying stage to ensure they caramelise properly without burning.
This rich, buttery side dish is incredibly robust and pairs beautifully with classic, protein-heavy mains. It is the ultimate side dish for a perfectly seared steak, a roasted rack of lamb, or crispy-skinned roast chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Lyonnaise potatoes?
Lyonnaise potatoes (or pommes de terre à la lyonnaise) is a traditional French dish originating from the city of Lyon. It consists of sliced, pan-fried potatoes mixed with thinly sliced, butter-caramelised onions, typically finished with fresh parsley.
Do I have to peel the potatoes first?
This comes down to personal preference. Traditionally, the potatoes are peeled. However, if you are using thin-skinned new potatoes, you can absolutely leave the skins on for extra texture and rusticity.
Can I make Lyonnaise potatoes ahead of time?
While they are best served fresh and crispy straight from the frying pan, you can do the prep work ahead of time. You can parboil the potatoes and slice the onions hours in advance, leaving only the frying and caramelising for right before dinner.
Wild garlic season brings one of the most anticipated flavours of the year—vibrant, aromatic, and beautifully green. When blended into creamy, high-quality softened butter, it creates an irresistible condiment that elevates everything it touches. Learning how to make wild garlic butter is incredibly simple, taking only 5 minutes and a quick blitz in a food processor. To truly bring out the punchy, earthy flavours of the foraged leaves, we season this compound butter with our signature Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes, adding the perfect savoury crunch and an extra layer of roasted garlic depth.
Why You’ll Love This Wild Garlic Butter Recipe
Lightning Fast: With zero cooking required, this impressive, vibrant green butter comes together in just 5 minutes of prep time.
The Ultimate Flavour Enhancer: It is incredibly versatile. Melt it over a hot steak, stir it through freshly cooked pasta, or simply spread it thickly onto warm sourdough.
Preserve the Season: Wild garlic has a notoriously short season. Making a batch of this compound butter and rolling it into a log allows you to freeze it and enjoy the taste of spring all year round.
How to Make Wild Garlic Butter (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Blitz the garlic and salt
Start by placing the thoroughly washed and dried wild garlic leaves and the Maldon Garlic Sea Salt flakes into a food processor. Pulse the machine a few times to break up the wild garlic until it is very finely chopped.
Step 2 – Add the butter
Add the room-temperature, softened butter to the food processor. Pulse again until the finely chopped wild garlic is evenly dispersed throughout the butter, turning the entire mixture a stunning, vibrant green colour.
Step 3 – Shape the butter
Place a large, rectangular piece of baking parchment onto your kitchen surface. Spoon the bright green butter directly into the centre of the paper.
Step 4 – Roll and chill
Fold the parchment paper over the butter and roll it to shape the mixture into a neat, tight sausage shape. Twist the ends of the parchment paper tightly to seal it (like a Christmas cracker). You can either serve the butter immediately while soft, or place it into the fridge for 1 hour to firm up into a sliceable log.
Tips for the Perfect Compound Butter
Use Softened Butter: This is the most important step! If your butter is straight from the fridge and too cold, it will not blend smoothly with the wild garlic, leaving you with unpleasant, chunky lumps. Leave the butter out on the counter for a few hours before starting.
Dry the Leaves Thoroughly: If you have washed your foraged wild garlic, ensure every drop of water is dried off (using a salad spinner or kitchen towel) before adding it to the food processor. Excess water will cause the butter to split.
Don’t Over-Process: Pulse the butter just until it turns green and is combined. If you leave the food processor running on high for too long, the friction will melt the butter completely.
What to Serve with Wild Garlic Butter
The simplest and often best way to enjoy this is sliced thickly and smeared over a warm, crusty sourdough baguette. However, it also makes an incredible “melt” for hot food. Try placing a disc of chilled wild garlic butter on top of a resting steak, stirring a spoonful into a pan of sautéed mushrooms, or tossing it through freshly boiled new potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make garlic butter wild wild garlic without a food processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, you can easily make butter by hand. Simply use a sharp knife to mince the wild garlic leaves as finely as humanly possible. Add the minced leaves and the Maldon Garlic Sea Salt to a mixing bowl with your softened butter and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
Can you freeze wild garlic butter?
Yes, you can absolutely freeze wild garlic butter! Freezing is the best way to extend the short wild garlic season. Keep the butter wrapped tightly in its parchment paper sausage, place it in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. You can slice off individual discs straight from frozen whenever you need them.
Where can I find wild garlic?
Wild garlic typically grows in damp, ancient woodlands across the UK from late winter until the end of spring. If you aren’t keen on foraging, you can often find bunches of it at local farmers’ markets or premium greengrocers during the peak season (March to May).
When you need an elegant, restaurant-quality vegetable side dish but are short on time, this sauteed asparagus with mushrooms is the perfect solution. Earthy, wild mushrooms meet vibrant, tender-crisp asparagus in a hot pan, soaking up rich olive oil and aromatic crushed garlic. The entire dish comes together in under 15 minutes from prep to plate. The secret to elevating this simple pan-fry? A generous pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes tossed through right at the end to enhance the savoury, umami flavours of the mushrooms.
Why You’ll Love This Sautéed Asparagus Recipe
Lightning Fast: With just 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes in the pan, this is the ultimate speedy side dish for busy weeknights or stress-free dinner parties.
Incredible Texture: Pan-frying the mushrooms on a high heat gives them a beautiful, golden-crisp edge, while the asparagus stays perfectly vibrant and tender-crisp.
Earthy & Smoky: Using a blend of wild mushrooms (like shiitake or chanterelle) paired with our signature smoked sea salt creates a deep, complex flavour profile that punches far above its simple ingredients.
How to Make Sauteed Asparagus with Mushrooms (Step-byStep)
Step 1 – Prepare the vegetables
Start by preparing your asparagus. Remove the tough, woody ends from the spears, then cut the remaining tender stems in half to create two shorter pieces per spear. Next, take your mixed mushrooms and brush them clean. Keep any smaller mushrooms whole, but cut larger varieties in half so everything cooks at the same rate.
Step 2 – Fry the mushrooms
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the prepared mushrooms and fry until they soften, release their moisture, and develop a nicely golden, crisp exterior.
Step 3 – Add the asparagus and garlic
Once the mushrooms are golden, toss the prepared asparagus pieces into the hot pan. Sauté the asparagus in the olive oil alongside the mushrooms for a couple of minutes until they turn bright green.
Step 4 – Finish and season
Add the crushed garlic cloves to the pan. Fry for another minute or so until the garlic becomes beautifully fragrant and the asparagus is perfectly tender. The whole cooking process should take 10 minutes or less. Remove the pan from the heat, season generously with Maldon Smoked Sea Salt flakes, and serve immediately.
Tips for the Perfect Pan-Fried Vegetables
Brush, Don’t Wash: Mushrooms are like sponges. If you rinse them under water, they will absorb it and steam in the pan rather than getting crispy. Always use a dry pastry brush or a damp piece of kitchen paper to gently brush away any dirt.
Keep the Heat High: To get that lovely golden-brown sear on the mushrooms without overcooking the asparagus, make sure your frying pan and olive oil are nice and hot before you start.
Add Garlic Last: Crushed garlic burns very quickly over high heat, turning bitter. By adding the garlic during the final minute of cooking, you infuse the dish with its fragrant flavour without risking a burnt taste.
What to Serve with Sautéed Asparagus
This garlicky, earthy side dish is incredibly versatile. It is a classic pairing for a pan-seared steak, a juicy roast chicken breast, or a thick-cut pork chop. For a vegetarian option, try serving these savoury vegetables stirred through a creamy Parmesan risotto or simply tossed with fresh pasta and an extra drizzle of good quality olive oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use butter instead of olive oil
Yes, you can absolutely use butter instead of olive oil! While our recipe calls for asparagus sautéed in olive oil for a lighter, Mediterranean finish, you can absolutely substitute it with butter. Butter will add a rich, nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with the mushrooms.
How do I know where to trim the asparagus
The easiest way to find where the tough, woody end stops and the tender stem begins is to take one spear of asparagus and gently bend it near the bottom. It will naturally snap at the exact point where it becomes tender. You can use that snapped piece as a length guide to slice the rest of your bunch with a knife.
Can I use standard button mushrooms?
You certainly can use button mushrooms instead of mixed mushrooms. However, we highly recommend using a “mixed wild” pack (containing varieties like shiitake, oyster, or chanterelle) if you can find them. They offer a much meatier texture and a deeper, more complex flavour than standard white button mushrooms.
If you have never tried cooking radishes before, you are in for a treat. While raw radishes are famous for their sharp, peppery bite, learning how to roast radishes completely transforms them. The oven mellows their heat, turning them incredibly sweet, tender, and juicy. Paired with earthy, vibrant baby rainbow carrots and a drizzle of honey, this dish is the ultimate celebration of seasonal root vegetables. We finish the whole tray with a generous pinch of Maldon Pepper Sea Salt flakes to perfectly balance the natural sweetness with a subtle, savoury, peppered flavour.
Why You’ll Love This Roasted Radishes and Rainbow Carrots Recipe
A Transformation of Flavor: Roasting radishes is a revelation, swapping their raw spice for a mellow, turnip-like sweetness that pairs flawlessly with caramelised carrots.
Visually Stunning: The mix of vibrant pinks, purples, oranges, and yellows makes this a beautiful side dish that will elevate any dinner table or Sunday roast.
Minimal Prep: With only 5 minutes of prep work required, you simply toss the vegetables on a tray and let the oven do the hard work.
How to Make Roasted Radishes and Rainbow Carrots (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 – Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Step 2 – Prepare the vegetables
Lightly scrub the rainbow carrots to remove any dirt and place them whole onto a large baking tray. Take your mixed radishes and keep the smaller ones whole, while halving any larger ones so everything cooks evenly. Add them to the tray.
Step 3 – Prepare the garlic
Cut the whole garlic bulb in half horizontally right through the middle, creating two cross-sections. Nestle both halves onto the baking tray among the vegetables.
Step 4 – Season and toss
Drizzle the carrots, radishes, and garlic generously with the olive oil. Season well with Maldon Pepper Sea Salt flakes and cracked black pepper. Give everything a light toss on the tray to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated, then place into the preheated oven.
Step 5 – Roast and garnish
Roast the vegetables for 35 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and beautifully caramelised around the edges. Remove from the oven, arrange on a serving platter, and finish with fresh thyme leaves and a sweet drizzle of honey.
Tips for the Perfect Roasted Root Vegetables
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Make sure your radishes and rainbow carrots have plenty of space on the baking tray. If they are piled on top of each other, they will steam instead of caramelising and getting those delicious, crispy edges.
Squeeze the Garlic: Once roasted, those halved garlic bulbs become incredibly sweet and spreadable. Squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their papery skins directly over the vegetables before serving for an extra punch of flavor.
The Pepper Salt is Key: Because the carrots and radishes both become quite sweet in the oven—especially with the honey drizzle—the Maldon Pepper Sea Salt is vital. It cuts through the sweetness and adds a complex, savoury depth.
What to Serve with Roasted Radishes
This vibrant mix is incredibly versatile. It serves as a fantastic, colourful side dish for a classic Sunday roast chicken or beef. It also pairs beautifully with grilled fish, thick-cut pork chops, or as part of a larger vegetarian feast alongside grains like quinoa or farro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you roast radishes?
You can absolutely roast radishes! While often eaten raw in salads, roasting is arguably the best way to eat radishes. The heat breaks down their spicy compounds, turning them mild, juicy, and deliciously sweet.
Do I need to peel baby rainbow carrots?
No, there is no need to peel baby rainbow carrots! Their skins are very thin and hold a lot of nutrients. Simply give them a good scrub under cold water to remove any dirt before tossing them on your baking tray.
Can I use regular carrots or standard red radishes?
Yes. While the mixed colours of rainbow carrots and mixed radishes look stunning on a platter, the recipe works exactly the same with standard orange carrots and classic red globe radishes. Just ensure you cut any larger standard carrots into batons so they cook at the same rate as the radishes.
