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Aug 09, 2010
Christy
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I love Nigella for the following reasons:
1. She likes the same kind of food as me
2. She has the same "use what you have on hand" attitude about being in the kitchen as I do
3. She is unashamed to divulge what some would consider embarrassing eating habits (such as consuming entire avocados or having bread pudding for dinner), as am I (I lick the mayonnaise spoon -- you heard me)
4. She's a clever, witty writer with a great sense of humor, and an appropriate More...
1. She likes the same kind of food as me
2. She has the same "use what you have on hand" attitude about being in the kitchen as I do
3. She is unashamed to divulge what some would consider embarrassing eating habits (such as consuming entire avocados or having bread pudding for dinner), as am I (I lick the mayonnaise spoon -- you heard me)
4. She's a clever, witty writer with a great sense of humor, and an appropriate More...
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Mar 14, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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Well, I suppose if I could afford smoked trout and lamb, and had a dishwasher and a housekeeper, I might cook some of these. I don't read a lot of cookbooks, but to me this looked like just another glossy doorstop. I did read every recipe title and I tried to find something to try; the only 'maybe' is the "Fast Fries:"
1/4 cup vegetable oil
9 oz new potatoes
1. Place the potatoes in a freezer bag and hit them with a rolling pin until they are broken into pieces. More...
1/4 cup vegetable oil
9 oz new potatoes
1. Place the potatoes in a freezer bag and hit them with a rolling pin until they are broken into pieces. More...
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Dec 30, 2007
Emily
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I may never make anything from this cookbook, but it made great reading! Nigella is a funny, smart writer with a killer vocabulary (plaudits? recherche?) as well as her own vocab (e.g. "spatch" as a verb meaning "spoon with a spatula"), so much less annoying than you-know-who and her EVOO. Reading straight through, I find the major themes are: Nigella hates diet food and the concept of restraint in food; Nigella shops online a lot (mentioned in fully half of recipe entrie
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Jan 20, 2009
Jean
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I liked Forever Summer better. Maybe it's just the recipes we chose but I didn't fall in love with all of them like I did the others. They are fast and they are easy but they missed some of the wow-factor I loved in Forever Summer.
Here is what I've tasted and the cookbook club cooks who made them:
Gretchen - Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad: Perfect quick-pickle dish. I could nosh on them all day.
Me - Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon: Calls for more salmon More...
Here is what I've tasted and the cookbook club cooks who made them:
Gretchen - Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad: Perfect quick-pickle dish. I could nosh on them all day.
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Sep 29, 2009
M.d.
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I don't often review cookbooks. In fact, I almost never review them, but I felt this one deserved a mention. I first became interested in Nigella Lawson's type of cooking through her TV program, Nigella Bites. She has a way of going through a recipe in a few, simple, sensual steps that is very attractive. Her recipes are usually full of flavour and are quick to prepare.
Quick is what I like (in addition to the sensual part of cooking), so I picked up Nigella Express. Overall, the book More...
Quick is what I like (in addition to the sensual part of cooking), so I picked up Nigella Express. Overall, the book More...
Jan 22, 2008
Evie
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some awesome recipes i've already made: baked eggs, chicken cacciatore, banana chocolate smoothie (me and zoe drink those every day for breakfast!)
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Jul 07, 2011
Kjersten
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If you have never had the pleasure of watching Ms Lawson on her Cooking Channel shows, I am sadden for you. She is a sweet, sassy and salt of the earth cook to watch in action. I didn't think her cookbooks would hold a candle to her on-screen pizazz but was I ever wrong. Her writing style is that of sitting right next to you with no-holds-bar conversation about food, life, family, friends, what have you. Her recipes in Nigella Express are much more simple and honestly, kid friendly than any of
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Jan 28, 2009
Susan
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I want to like this book because I love Nigella so much, but I've looked through it again and again and have found hardly anything that actually looks worth it to me. Also, the chapters are almost all just variations on "fast," so why bother having them? It probably would make for easier thumbing if the chapters were "Some Sort of Smoked Fish," "Chops of Various Meats," and "Everything Else."
As with all Nigella books, it's a good read on its o More...
As with all Nigella books, it's a good read on its o More...
Apr 11, 2011
Christian
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This is without a doubt THE BEST COOK BOOK I OWN!!! (no i didnt forget that the cap lock was on)
The recipes are reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly EASY!!!
The recipes are fast!!!
The recipes are TASTY!!!
Another thing I LOVE about Nidge is her alternative suggestions to ingredients (lets face it we dont all have a fully stocked larder like she does) and the fact that usually ridiculous and odd ingredients are left out dont expect to have to go t More...
The recipes are reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly EASY!!!
The recipes are fast!!!
The recipes are TASTY!!!
Another thing I LOVE about Nidge is her alternative suggestions to ingredients (lets face it we dont all have a fully stocked larder like she does) and the fact that usually ridiculous and odd ingredients are left out dont expect to have to go t More...
Feb 11, 2009
Manny
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For some reason, it's not supposed to be cool to like Nigella. I don't care - she has excellent recipes that really work, she's smart and writes amusingly, and she even looks sexy! I suppose the last part is the problem, some version of Legally Blonde syndrome. You'd think people would have got over that by now.
Another person who reviewed this book praised the Coq au Rielsing. It is indeed totally excellent - especially if you do what she recommends, and make it the day before you're More...
Another person who reviewed this book praised the Coq au Rielsing. It is indeed totally excellent - especially if you do what she recommends, and make it the day before you're More...
Oct 08, 2011
Kasia
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I was actually surprised that Nigella came out with this new cooking concept, making her favorites with short cuts, suddenly being impatient and saving time while still having parties and cooking dinners ever night for her family. Honestly I never found her recipes hard, I enjoyed making everything the proper way but I have to say its fun to find way to cheat I guess, making mousses without all the fancy work, creams and cakes and stews with minimal effort, without hours of baking and slow cooki
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Jul 18, 2008
mindi
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1. i love nigella. even if this was a book entirely made up of ways to cook meat and coleslaw, i would have read it because of Nigella's writing style and the beautiful photos.
2. i am such a fan of cookbooks that include a photo with nearly every recipe. i am not a confident cook by any means, so it's nice to "see" what i'm working towards.
3. i love that Nigella is so down to earth about food. she doesn't make me feel guilty for eating more raw brownie batte More...
2. i am such a fan of cookbooks that include a photo with nearly every recipe. i am not a confident cook by any means, so it's nice to "see" what i'm working towards.
3. i love that Nigella is so down to earth about food. she doesn't make me feel guilty for eating more raw brownie batte More...
Jun 05, 2008
Valerie
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I think this is a nice cookbook. It's the kind of cookbook that I would've really liked before I had kids... recipes like "Gravlax Sashimi" and "Griddled Venison with Pink Gin Applesauce and Roast Pencil Leeks" are probably not going to be prepared in my house unless I'm also preparing a completely separate meal for the younger palates. But with that said, I can usually find recipes in any cookbook that will work for my family, and this one was no disappointment. Things that
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Jun 30, 2010
Antonia
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It is not as good as the 'principles' book and for that reason alone - because Nigella has a better book, do I give it four stars instead of five.
But this is a good book for an 'in a hurry' moment which is the purpose. For inspiration without having to think too much. Easy to follow, and all recipes work well.
Lots of recipes which can become part of your staple and that you can cook from memory after a while, or with only minimal reference back to the book.
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But this is a good book for an 'in a hurry' moment which is the purpose. For inspiration without having to think too much. Easy to follow, and all recipes work well.
Lots of recipes which can become part of your staple and that you can cook from memory after a while, or with only minimal reference back to the book.
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Jun 02, 2010
Mo
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I picked out this book to use as inspiration for my mini food-making, and the pictures are amazing. The recipes all sound delicious, although most of the savory fare is pretty meaty, but I'm excited to give some of the veggie dishes and desserts a try.
The only downside is that many of the recipes call for pre-made components, hence the "express," I suppose, and it's not nearly as bad as, say, a Jell-O cookbook from the 70s where every ingredient has a brand name, but still
The only downside is that many of the recipes call for pre-made components, hence the "express," I suppose, and it's not nearly as bad as, say, a Jell-O cookbook from the 70s where every ingredient has a brand name, but still
Oct 17, 2009
Kim
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If you, like me, find yourself longing for excellent food when the temperatures drop, DO NOT read this book in the fall. I have done nothing but eat for the 10 days I've been reading this - and I think I may also be overdoing things when it comes to dinnertime. My family, needless to say, has enjoyed this time immensely.
Nigella doesn't disappoint, in her writing style or recipe selection. There's only a couple things in this book that I would never cook (one word: liver) and a prepon More...
Nigella doesn't disappoint, in her writing style or recipe selection. There's only a couple things in this book that I would never cook (one word: liver) and a prepon More...
Aug 30, 2009
Heather
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What's suprisingly good about this book is how many of the recipes can be cobbled together with what you already have in the kitchen. No quick dashes to the shop for some obscure ingredient required. Even if a little improvisation is necessary, the book's mission is accomplished - you've made a delicious meal by yourself from the heart.
Has anyone actually worked up the courage to make rocquamole? I think the fat content must be the same as a block of lard...
Has anyone actually worked up the courage to make rocquamole? I think the fat content must be the same as a block of lard...
Aug 08, 2010
Debra
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The Cooking Channel www.cookingchanneltv.com started up in May,2010 and I have become hooked on Nigella Lawson's Express show. I've made one or two of the recipes in this book. The Clafouti was a definite hit. I made it once with peaches and the second time with the called for cherries. As Nigella would say,"Lovely." I take cooking books out of the library,if they have more than three good recipes,than I try to find the book on www.half.com
Feb 21, 2010
RH
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I adore the fun chatty writing style of contemporary British chefs and liked another of Lawson's books very much, but "express" is the key word here, and even Lawson seems a little apologetic about the flimsiness of the recipes and knows her joie de vivre isn't quite enough to pull this one off. I made the warm potato salad, but it's practically the same salad I make in the summer. I'll look it over a little more before I return it to the library.
Jan 06, 2010
Rachel
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This is full of excellent tasty recipes that dont cost the earth and take under half an hour in general to make. A great way to try new things without having to put too much time and effort in! I can particularly recommend the Naan Pizzas and the prawn and mango curry! mmmm tasty!It also was written by and contains Nigella so thats a plus point for me in anything!
Jan 11, 2010
Reema
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Nigella is super! She not only makes cooking easy n enjoyable her recipes are very delicious too! Try them and you won't be disappointed. Plus her book is a fun read....not a boring instruction cook book. It's a handy book as ever to have when your in a hurry or have to entertain or just want comfort food and the best part of all it's not too much effort!
Jan 15, 2010
This book is full of tasty-looking dishes that I would like to try. I have to admit that the difference in measurements is daunting to me, but for Nigella, I will try!
I enjoy the wee essays Nigella has written to preface each dish. Each dish seems to be a personal favourite for some reason or comes with a good story.
Tempting and gorgeous as always.
I enjoy the wee essays Nigella has written to preface each dish. Each dish seems to be a personal favourite for some reason or comes with a good story.
Tempting and gorgeous as always.
Jul 19, 2009
Melanie
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Almost everything I've made from this we've gone back to again and again. The only recipe I wouldn't rate so far is the macaroni, as the one from the Xmas book is infinitely nicer.
the quick pork in cider and mustard with gnocchi is sublime.
Overall, the effort to results ratio is ideal. Fast, but tasty food...a must have.
the quick pork in cider and mustard with gnocchi is sublime.
Overall, the effort to results ratio is ideal. Fast, but tasty food...a must have.
Mar 06, 2011
Shannon
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I found this at a thrift store for a criminal $4. The recipes that I have made so far have been amazingly fast and surprisingly delicious. Gorgeous photos, ingredients by weight (LOVE LOVE LOVE). This book has expanded our weeknight repertoire. Too bad there are not more veggie recipes.
Feb 01, 2012
thelifepursuit
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I wasn't expecting much but the recipes are really tasty while also accessible and quick, plus the book is full of excellent photos. (Did I mention I loathe cookbooks without photos? How can you be sure what to make? But I digress...)
I enjoyed the anecdotes and other humor in the recipe notes. The only thing I found odd is that Nigella herself looks so uncomfortable in all of the photos she was in, as though she had frozen herself in an itchy position. Maybe it's just me?
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I enjoyed the anecdotes and other humor in the recipe notes. The only thing I found odd is that Nigella herself looks so uncomfortable in all of the photos she was in, as though she had frozen herself in an itchy position. Maybe it's just me?
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Jun 19, 2010
Stephanie
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Love the chatty writing style of this book, which made it a pleasure to read through even before I tried any of the recipes. Now that I have, though, I love it even more because every recipe I've tried has been easy and delicious.
Oct 04, 2009
Carlos
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Express is an excellent cookbook. Simple but delicious recipes that can be prepared in no time. It is one of the very few cookbooks I use on a regular basis. I love the fact that Nigella always ties a story to the good. Excellent book!
Jan 06, 2010
Amy
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Lots of GREAT simple recipes that you could actually make on a weeknight. I've bookmarked about 30 of them and will be making my way through them this winter. Her writing style was pretty funny too. A really enjoyable read.
Jul 06, 2010
Suzanne
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I am looking forward to trying a lot of these recipes, especially the desserts. For some reason, I always make dessert out to be the biggest challenge of the meal, but there are quite a few simple recipes in here.
This is the first cookbook that I've actually sat down and read cover to cover. This could be partially due to little quote gems like, "Oh, and if you don't have any bourbon in the house, first may I say, please consider is, and second, replace it, rather, with rum," More...
This is the first cookbook that I've actually sat down and read cover to cover. This could be partially due to little quote gems like, "Oh, and if you don't have any bourbon in the house, first may I say, please consider is, and second, replace it, rather, with rum," More...
Dec 13, 2010
Tricia
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Awesome book! I have made several recipes from this book and they have all turned out delicious. The maple buttermilk chicken is a family favorite and so easy. I would recommend this to anyone!
