10 of our favourite Nigella Lawson recipes (2024)

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by Malou Herkes

published on 11 March 2020

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Nigella needs no introduction. She is thequeen of simple cooking made good, with cookbooks that are so beautifully written, they’re worthy of reading in bed. Her timeless recipes have become staples, not least because they’re straight-forward to prepare and they always have that extra special something thrown in. Here are 10 of our favourites, from midweek dinners that wouldn’t be out of place at a weekend feast to teatime cakes and celebration desserts.

“Orzo pasta is a non-negotiable staple in my kitchen.It makes for wonderful, cosy one-pot dishes, of which this is a pre-eminent example”, says Nigella. Thiscomforting dinner pairs homemade meatballs with a rich tomato sauce and her favouriteorzo pasta – scroll down for her equally goodorzo pasta risotto.

These meatballs combine minced beef with black pudding for a comforting dish with an irresistible depth of flavour. They are particularly good when served alongside Nigella’s brown butter colcannon.

Nigella Lawson’s Black Pudding Meatballs

by Nigella Lawson

from Cook, Eat, Repeat

These meatballs combine minced beef with black pudding to create a warming dish with an irresistible depth of flavour. They are particularly good when served alongside Nigella’s brown butter colcannon.

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Cook, Eat, Repeat

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Turkish Eggs

by Nigella Lawson

from At My Table

Greek yoghurt, poached eggs and hot peppery butter might seem like an odd combination but as Nigella testifies it’s “a revelation and a complete sensation”. If you can get hold of mild, sweet, lemony Aleppo pepper or Turkish red pepper flakes, it’s worth it.

From the book

At My Table

Chicken with Red Grapes and Marsala

by Nigella Lawson

from At My Table

This simple but sophisticated dinner for two combines tender chicken, plumpgrapes, thyme and a mustardy marsala sauce.“Brimming with mellow fruitfulness”, this chicken recipe is best served with steamed new potatoes or crusty bread for mopping up all the juices.

From the book

At My Table

Chicken Traybake with Bitter Orange and Fennel

by Nigella Lawson

from Simply Nigella

A one-tin dinner that will fill your kitchen with the fragrance of anise and citrus, this chicken dish is both comforting and elegant. Nigella’s top tip: marinade the chicken a day in advance for a supremely tender and flavoursome dish.

From the book

Simply Nigella

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Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta

by Nigella Lawson

from Nigellissima

Nigella swaps risotto rice for orzo, a rice-shaped pasta that cooks in just 10 minutes and doesn’t require constant stirring. Flavoured with the classic combination of peas and pancetta, this is a one-pan midweek winner.

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Gemelli with Anchovies, Tomato and Mascarpone

by Nigella Lawson

from At My Table

Nigella’screamy, tangy, spicypasta dish involves making a 10-minute tomato sauce, tossing it through hot ‘gemelli’ pasta and serving with parsley and plenty of Parmesan.Pure comfort.

From the book

At My Table

Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake

by Nigella Lawson

from How To Eat

This dessert has a heavenly texture, somewhere between a pudding and a cake. Sour-sweet juicy raspberries and rich chocolate make foran incredible pairing, too.

From the book

How To Eat

Prodigious Pavlova

by Nigella Lawson

from Nigella Christmas

This mega-meringue has a soft marshmallowy centre and a crisp outside. It’s served with whipped cream, lychees and passionfruit, and drizzled with a sharp, brightraspberry sauce. If making this out of raspberry season, feel free to use frozen.

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Nigella Christmas

Ginger and Walnut Carrot Cake

by Nigella Lawson

from At My Table

This rustic teatime cake comes topped with ginger-spiked cream cheese icing, crystallised ginger and walnutsfor a touch of decadence.

From the book

At My Table

Nigella Lawson’s Warm Chocolate Tahini and Banana Pudding

by Nigella Lawson

from Cook, Eat, Repeat

“Embracingly cosy and almost regally sumptuous” is how Nigella describes this warm chocolate tahini and banana pudding, and we couldn’t agree more.

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FAQs

10 of our favourite Nigella Lawson recipes? ›

Though Nigella's indulgent cakes and puddings are her forté, her signature dish is a flavoursome chicken, garlic and lemon bake.

What is Nigella Lawson's most famous dish? ›

Though Nigella's indulgent cakes and puddings are her forté, her signature dish is a flavoursome chicken, garlic and lemon bake.

What recipes are in at my table with Nigella Lawson? ›

Recipes
  • Radicchio, chestnut and blue cheese salad. Nigella Lawson.
  • Lemon tendercake with blueberry compôte. Nigella Lawson.
  • Butternut squash and sweet potato curry. Nigella Lawson.
  • Waffles. Nigella Lawson.

How much is Nigella Lawson worth? ›

In 2008 Lawson reported that she held a personal fortune of £15 million. Her husband Charles Saatchi was worth £100 million at that time. She said her two children should not inherit any of her money, saying: "I am determined that my children should have no financial security.

What does Nigella have for breakfast? ›

For me, the weekend cries out for American Breakfast Pancakes – and if you want to make your life even easier, try my Home Made Instant Pancake Mix – or French toast (either Orange French Toast or Doughnut French Toast, you choose).

What is Jamie Oliver's most famous dish? ›

This steak sarnie recipe remains one of Jamie Oliver's most famous dishes.

Why has Nigella Lawson left my kitchen rules? ›

Ahead of My Kitchen Rules airing last summer, Nigella shut down the possibility of ever appearing in a cooking show that doesn't prioritise respect among its contestants and crew. Speaking to Australian Woman's Weekly about explosive culinary series, the 62-year-old said: 'I don't like that at all.

What brand of cookware does Nigella Lawson use? ›

When it comes to saucepans (as well as oven trays), Lawson prefers a Finnish brand called Iittala Tools. “They are as sturdy as they are beautiful,” she explains. “They manage to combine a '70s chunkiness with sleek elegance—they are a cook's dream: They conduct heat excellently and wash up easily.”

What does Nigella use on her face? ›

The TV chef and food writer, 59, revealed she applies Garden of Wisdom's 100% Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil to her face, hair and hands.

What does nigella mean? ›

ni·​gel·​la nī-ˈje-lə : any of a genus (Nigella) of erect annual herbs of the buttercup family having dissected threadlike leaves and usually blue or white flowers. especially : love-in-a-mist.

Do you need to toast nigella seeds? ›

For more profound flavours, dry roast or microwave the seeds before use.

How do you use Nigella in food? ›

Nigella seeds can add an herby-oniony flavor to all sorts of dishes. Try sprinkling them over salad, vegetables (potato dishes especially), or fish or adding them to rice pilaf, lentils, and chicken or lamb braises.

Has Nigella Lawson had weight loss surgery? ›

The celebrity chef Nigella Lawson had been reported to have lost up to three stone recently. However, unlike most celebrities who lose weight, she had not attributed this to a miracle diet programme, which was highly unusual. As it turns out, the reason for her weight loss was actually surgery.

Is Nigella Lawson diabetic? ›

How did Nigella Lawson manage her weight after being diagnosed with diabetes and having a heart attack?

Why is Nigella Lawson so popular? ›

Nigella Lawson's most famous recipes

Nigella Lawson is famous for creating rich, enticing recipes that don't call for a lot of elaborate ingredients or tricky techniques. Her meals are all the kinds of things that a family – even a family with fussy children – could serve at their table.

What is a Nigella bread? ›

Introduction. Look, the name is meant to be a bit of a joke, but what I'm talking about is a pitta-like bread, glazed golden with beaten egg and sprinkled with nigella seeds.

What's Nigella Lawson doing now? ›

As for her recent business ventures, Nigella has continued to share recipes, blogs and cooking tips on her official website. After everything she has experienced in her career and in her personal life, the mom of two shared an important takeaway she has learned to live by.

What cooking utensils does Nigella use? ›

Nigella is using a metal spatula made by Wusthof. It is the "4435" spatula and is 12cm/4 1/2 inches long and is available from several sources on-line. The measuring spoons used by Nigella are Amco Professional Performance stainless steel measuring spoons. They are available from Divertimenti and on-line sources.

Did Nigella Lawson remarry? ›

Two years after John passed away, Nigella remarried in 2003 to wealthy art collector and advertising agency founder, Charles Saatchi.

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