This lemon risotto is billed by Nigella Lawson as the perfect comfort food recipe for spring. In fact, not only is the dish, itself, comforting, but the English chef says she finds the cooking process equally as relaxing. “Although everyone goes on about the finicketiness and crucial fine-tuning involved, I find risotto immensely comforting to … Read more
This Anglo-Asian lamb salad recipe is one of Nigella Lawson’s favourite spring time suppers. Created out of necessity with random ingredients in her cupboard, Lawson decided to infuse the “tangy fire” flavours of Thai cooking with traditional English lamb with redcurrant and mint. Now, it has become a dish she absolutely relishes. “Consider it an … Read more
Nigella Lawson shared her recipe for a warming one-pot chicken with lemon and orzo in her book Cook, Eat, Repeat. This recipe serves four to six people, making it a great contender for a hassle-free mid-week family meal. Ingredients 1 chicken (approx. 1.5kg) 3 fat cloves of garlic 2 medium carrots (approx. 300g) 2 medium … Read more
Trying to find a mid-week meal that’s quick, tasty and nutritious can be difficult, especially if you don’t enjoy cooking. Pasta dishes are usually an easy option as they involve cooking pasta and adding sauce and other extras such as vegetables, meats, fish and cheese. Nigella Lawson’s recipe includes just five ingredients and is from … Read more
If you’re struggling to find a mid-week meal that’s not pasta or stew and is easy to cook, then salmon could be a great option. Salmon is not only high in protein but it’s high in omega-3 fatty acids and can help improve brain function. Salmon fillets are also easy to flavour and can be … Read more
Scrambled eggs are the perfect way to start the day, however, they can be a bit plain and rubbery if you cook them incorrectly or if you don’t add the correct seasonings. Scrambled eggs are usually beaten together with salt, butter, oil and other ingredients to form curds. They’re usually served on toast or with … Read more
Easter is traditionally an indulgent weekend that involves tucking into delicious Easter eggs and a roast lamb dinner. If you’re looking to embrace traditional Easter recipes this year, then one sweet treat you must try is a Simnel cake. The cake dates back to medieval times and consists of a light fruitcake with dried fruits … Read more
Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4/350ºF and grease the ramekins. Dollop about 1 tablespoon of lemon curd into the bottom of each one to cover. In the food processor, mix all the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice. When all has combined into a thick batter, add the lemon juice and blitz quickly … Read more
Instructions Open out each chicken breast, and cut into about 3 lengthways so that you have thinner, smaller pieces. Put them into a freezer bag, or dish, with the lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of oil, and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, get on with the sauce. Tip the yogurt into a large mixing … Read more
Instructions Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, and after draining the cooked orzo (or puntarelle as this barley- or rice-like shape is called in the De Cecco range), rinse under cold water and leave to drain again. Tip the drained pasta into a large mixing bowl and stir through the olive oil to … Read more
