Tag Archives: Nigella Lawson

nigella’s banana bread


Any recipe with booze in it is an instant winner and, lucky for me, as my toddler and I flicked through Nigella’s “How to be a Domestic Goddess” seeking inspiration, he clapped his eyes on her banana bread, complete with rum soaked sultanas. Continue reading

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muesli bars


I’ve been experimenting with muesli bars lately. A few disasters – some of the healthier ones aren’t great as they come out the other end. My son has had some wicked nappies after a batch that were heavy with tahini. … Continue reading

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nigella’s lemon roast chicken


Lately I’ve been thinking that it was Nigella Lawson that turned cooking around for me. Suddenly anything seemed possible, especially with her no nonsense advice. I’ve shared my versions of a lot of her recipes here, but one of my … Continue reading

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organic wholemeal blueberry muffins


I found some amazing organic wholemeal flour. It comes in a cotton sack, which is what caught my eye in the first place. I’d like to be the sort of person that seeks out the organic  and always cooks with … Continue reading

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custard tart


Today I learnt many things. Wine bottles do not make great rolling pins; Nigella’s pastry, while fabulous, quick and easy, will not be patched. Roll it perfectly the first time or start again; Pastry shrinks, make neat edges after you … Continue reading

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