Nigella Lawson’s ‘forgotten’ cookies are a sugary treat that go great with a cup of tea

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. In a grease-fee bowl, whisk together the egg whites and salt, until you have soft peaks. Then whisk in the sugar a little at a time until it is thick and gleaming. By hand, fold in the cornflour, vinegar, and cardamom, then add in the chocolate chips and … Read more

Make Nigella Lawson’s fish tacos from scratch with this easy recipe

For the quick pickled onion 1 small red onion, peeled, halved and sliced into half moons 2 limes, juice only For the hot sauce 125g/4½oz mayonnaise 2 tsp gochujang paste, or other hot sauce, to taste For the corn relish 1 x 198g/7oz tin sweetcorn, drained 1 fresh red chilli, finely diced (de-seed if you … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s ‘world’s best omelette’ is an ‘uplifting’ spring recipe

Instructions Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a frying pan approximately 25cm / 9 inches in diameter. When the butter has melted and is bubbling, throw in most of the shredded mint, saving some for sprinkling on top at the end. When it has sizzled in the butter … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s chocolate mousse recipe is ‘smooth and silky’

A smooth, indulgent chocolate mousse is the perfect way to finish a meal, however, they do have a habit of being grainy or too runny if they’re not made properly. If you’re looking for a chocolate fix that’s rich and creamy then Nigella Lawson’s easy chocolate mousse with olive oil could be the recipe you’re … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s lemon risotto is the perfect spring ‘comfort food’

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

Nigella Lawson’s ‘favourite’ spring salad has ‘tangy’ twist and is fan favourite

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’s chicken with lemon and orzo is a comforting and fuss-free one-pot meal

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

Nigella Lawson’s chocolate croissants are so easy to make it’s ‘child’s play’

Nigella Lawson revealed her easy recipe to make 12 chocolate croissants, which only requires three ingredients. “First, let me say that if I can do this, you can,” said Nigella. “As I have never tried to hide, I have no patience and even less dexterity.” Nigella elaborated: “But this is child’s play: indeed, you could … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s traditional English canary lemon pudding dessert is a delicious treat

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

Nigella Lawson’s lemon chicken with yogurt sauce is a ‘stand by’ spring recipe

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