Nigella lawson recipes

While steaming then roasting potatoes may seem rather a fandango, one bite of these will convince you that it's utterly worth it; besides, it's not as if you have to do anything while they either steam or roast. Go slowly when adding the salt and vinegar, tasting as you go, as I like these to have the wincing hit of salt and vinegar crisps, and you may prefer a lighter hand with the sprinkling. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.

Nigella Lawson is our kitchen inspiration. She's self-taught, worldly, sophisticated and homey. Need proof? These 12 delicious recipes.

Quite different from our idea of a college mess/canteen's "egg poach" (which is basically, an overcooked sunny-side-up), this healthy AF egg dish will leave you feeling good for the rest of the day.Get the recipe here.

Nigella Lawson's Banana Bread is a family favorite now. The moist texture, the great aroma, and the outstanding taste will make you love it.

From her famed Coca-Cola braised ham to chicken Cosima, Observer Food Monthly’s selection of favourite Nigella Lawson dishes

The chicken stew here does have an authentic origin, but I have lightened it a little by dispensing with the cream that would be added luxuriously in its country of origin And you can cheerfully use a dry or semi-dry from anywhere in the world I have nothing against the regular coq au vin, but I might actually prefer this sprightlier version

There are three crucial things that I think make the difference here: the heat of the fat, the size of your potatoes and finally, dredging the potatoes.

The majority of French sausages, or saucisses, are made with 100 per cent meat, give or take the spices, onion and other flavourings, but certainly with no rusk or bread. Increasingly, UK producers are starting to follow suit, given the demand for gluten-free bangers and also ones without any carbs, so it is now possible to buy a good selection in most supermarkets. A pot of buttery mash is as welcome as ever.

Five easy recipes for the home cook, from chicken barley to slow-roast five-spice lamb with Chinese pancakes and walnut carrot cake

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