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Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home
Comprehensive, informative, and engaging, Nigella Kitchen offers feel-good food for cooks and eaters that is comforting yet always seductive, nostalgic but with a modern twist—whether super-fast exotic recipes for the weekday rush, leisurely slow-cook dishes for weekends and special occasions, or irresistible cakes and cookies in true “domestic goddess” style. Nigella Kitc...more
Hardcover, 512 pages
Published
October 12th 2010
by Hyperion
(first published January 1st 2010)
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Nigella Lawson writers some very nice cookbooks! I have used a number of recipes from her "Nigella Express" and found them quite tempting. Here is a new cookbook from her kitchen. She notes the point of this specific work (Page xix): "The life of a kitchen takes in many moods and many meals. The recipes in this book try to reflect and, more, to celebrate that fact. . . [T]his one is based on the premise that the kitchen is an enduring place of comfort and that the food which comes out of it prov...more
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I already own some (well, a lot) of Nigella Lawson's books. This fact should refine my ethusiasm for her as I can well see that a big chunk of recipes are shamefully redundant in them. Also, I have seen her lately on TV shows where she appeared slightly more decadent than would suit my taste. In addition, her website verges on the worst I have ever seen. I would like to have her new book, still, even if I expect its content to be very likely more a collection of former recipes than new creations...more
Like with her other books Kitchen is not only full to the brim with luscious recipes and inspiring photography but it’s teeming with Nigella's own seductive musings on the way we eat and prepare our food.
There is nothing unique or amazing about the recipes in Kitchen. They are all very easy, intuitive and from the looks of the lushly coloured photos accompanying them, unreservedly delicious- except maybe not the Spaghetti and Marmite recipe. Judgement reserved on that until I’ve made it. These a...more
There is nothing unique or amazing about the recipes in Kitchen. They are all very easy, intuitive and from the looks of the lushly coloured photos accompanying them, unreservedly delicious- except maybe not the Spaghetti and Marmite recipe. Judgement reserved on that until I’ve made it. These a...more
Nigella Lawson does not need much of an introduction. The beautiful and voluptuous maven has been publishing cookbooks and cooking shows for years. I bought NIGELLA KITCHEN at a very crazy time in my life. It was weeks from Christmas and I was in the midst of final exams so I skimmed through it and shelved it. The holidays came and went so fast and my thesis writing was ongoing so I had little time to immerse myself in little else. Now that the thesis is completed, I finally read this cookbook l...more
I have been hoping for some time for Nigella Lawson to write another book in the vein of her first one, How to Eat. However all of her follow up books have been more recipe collections than anything else, albeit with nicely written introductions and the casual recipe giving style that characterizes her breezy, accessible writing. I have just picked this up from the library and finished the introduction, yet it looks much more along the lines of How to Eat than anything yet. Much more along the l...more
Extra comfy comfort food. Even Nigella Lawson's writing style is cozy and her warm and down-to-earth personality comes through on every page. Each recipe reads more like a blog entry than just a clinical list of instructions and because Lawson is such a pleasure to spend time with, this works in the book's favor.
Despite the friendly vibe, Lawson is serious about cooking; this is a very professional cookbook. Each recipe is clear and easy to follow and includes additional tips for preparing thing...more
Despite the friendly vibe, Lawson is serious about cooking; this is a very professional cookbook. Each recipe is clear and easy to follow and includes additional tips for preparing thing...more
This is a great compendium of many favourites from different iterations of her TV shows, plus good array of staples from late night snacks, a quick meal, to cakes and some cocktails even. The recipes are ok and the instructions are easy to follow.
But my attraction to Nigella in particular is her voice and her prose. So I find myself lingering and returning to the front section of this HUGE 480+ page tome!
Picked this up at the library, which is always a great source especially for flipping throug...more
But my attraction to Nigella in particular is her voice and her prose. So I find myself lingering and returning to the front section of this HUGE 480+ page tome!
Picked this up at the library, which is always a great source especially for flipping throug...more
LOVE Nigella! Wife bought me this one--which is kind of feeding into my obsession for another woman! Love my wife. This book is full of great recipes but its also a good read as she has so many personal stories and so much information behind each recipe. It brings depth that's far beyond the actual food and makes it more than just a palette pleaser. The photos in the book are also amazing--So much valuable stuff in this one. Always one to go back to. --Also, some really interesting dishes-things...more
I love this cookbook! Well, let me rephrase that, so far I have loved everything I have read by this woman and this was no exception. Usually I flip through cookbooks and then discard them to the cupboard, but this one I have been pouring over and my husband keeps looking at me strange when I make delighted little noises with each new page. The writing is engaging, the photos are fun and certainly make otherwise simple recipes come to life. And not only is it good diversion from the daily grind,...more
I've made three savory recipes from the book, and all were tasty enough and easy, but I'm not sure if any of them are keepers. (I made the "sunshine soup," with corn and roasted bell peppers, the "cheesy chili," which, weirdly, features mozzarella, and the "small pasta with salami," which also includes cannellini beans.) I was tempted by several other savory recipes - the "Korean keema" with ground turkey and rice sounds great, and the Pasta alla genovese sounds perfect for summer. as does the t...more
I always love Nigella right from the very beginning I saw her television program. I love everything about the show: the pictures, the photography, the flow, the concept, everything. The recipes are so-so, but it doesn't matter to me. To me, recipes are more like ideas that we adapt freely from time to time rather than some sort of instruction sets. As long as they are not totally fraud, I appreciate and cherish them as the treasures I am obliged to explore more. And I love the simplicity and thr...more
Another magical tome from Nigella Lawson. And again, I found her wit so enjoyable that I read it like a novel.
It is of course filled with delicious (and ingenius) dishes. And I was particularly impressed with her cocktail suggestions towards the end.
If you appreciate "real" food, and find solace in cooking, than this is for you. It is a little more special than some of her other books with dishes designed for special occasions. But the emphasis is still on making food and cooking enjoyable for a...more
It is of course filled with delicious (and ingenius) dishes. And I was particularly impressed with her cocktail suggestions towards the end.
If you appreciate "real" food, and find solace in cooking, than this is for you. It is a little more special than some of her other books with dishes designed for special occasions. But the emphasis is still on making food and cooking enjoyable for a...more
Nigella Kitchen is a wonderful book as are all Nigella Lawson's cookbooks. And it's not just the recipes. What makes her books great is the way she writes about home cooking, food, the kitchen, and all the loveliness that domestic life has to offer. Her writing, for me, is vey similar to her countryman, Nigel Slater, who also has a wonderful way with words when it comes to food and cooking. So if you enjoy reading about food, you can't go wrong with Nigella.
While I always love her recipes, and this book is no exception - what I adored about this book were the first pages, talking about her kitchen, the best storage for utensils, cooking realistically - it really was written as if she's sitting there having a chat with you over a cup of tea.
The photos were stunning, the recipes delightful - we're making the pasta with salami this week! - and there is just nothing about this book I don't enjoy!
The photos were stunning, the recipes delightful - we're making the pasta with salami this week! - and there is just nothing about this book I don't enjoy!
Nigella Kitchen....this is one of my favourite amongst her books. Recipes are new and so very practical. A winner in this book is the ultimate 'Devil's Food Cake'.......love this book and the Food writing in all her books are such a pleasure to read always. Her description of ingredients are so apt always. Her involvement just exuberates the honesty and Passion that she always epitomises so truly. My favourite always.
I make no secret of my Love for Nigella Lawson. She makes go all weak in the knees. This book is no different. The recipes are well laid out, thoughtfully explained and complete. This is a cookbook that I'll sit with simply to gawk at the great pictures and stellar recipes.
I've made several dishes from this great book with no problems.
The photos in this book are amazing. The stills in this book boarder on food porn. I Love This Book.
I've made several dishes from this great book with no problems.
The photos in this book are amazing. The stills in this book boarder on food porn. I Love This Book.
I rather dislike Nigella Lawson. I find her TV programmes unwatchable and yet her writing draws me in. Even if I rarely cook something from her books (and when I do it's usually great), I love to sit up in bed and read her writing. So I'd recommend this as a book to read or dip into rather than as a recipe book (because I'm pretty sure by the cleanliness of this one that I haven't cooked a thing from it).
She is definitely British, some of these recipes I cannot imagine trying to eat and I am not very picky. I found out what Marmite is, though I am not curious enough to try any of her concoctions that contain it. From Wikipedia: The British version of the product is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive, powerful flavour, which is extremely salty and savoury with umami qualities.
Although the style is now almost a parody of herself, this book is lovely.
Nigella talks you through some gorgeous recipes which aren't too ridiculous for anyone outside of Belgravia and their delis to try (on the whole).
The pleasing bulk of the book will also keep you in new recipes for years to come, even if the heart bullet points are a little twee even for me!
Nigella talks you through some gorgeous recipes which aren't too ridiculous for anyone outside of Belgravia and their delis to try (on the whole).
The pleasing bulk of the book will also keep you in new recipes for years to come, even if the heart bullet points are a little twee even for me!
I just purchased this book last month and have already made 4 recipes from it. The recipes are wonderful and Nigella is so charming! I love her unapologetic style of cooking and writing. I want to buy all of her cookbooks. You will not be dissapointed with this book Go ahead, buy it!
I fully admit that I started reading a lot of Nigella's cookbooks because I have a girl crush on her. I love the stories behind her dishes and I have never made one dish that everyone did not like. She makes delicious, easy food that really expands your palette. Love her!
Nigella has a unique talent in that her description of ingredients and of the recipe itself makes the mouth water. While the recipes sound quite delectable, I found that some of the ingredients were a little exotic and hard to come by.
A return to form for our favorite domestic goddess, Kitchen is a fat, splendid, glossy compendium full of photos, essays and true confessions. Lawson addresses readers who have been following her books for years by acknowledging that her kids have grown, her tastes are evolving and that we've all been down the rhubarb road before (so she subs in gooseberries). I especially enjoyed her candid confessions about which appliances are gathering dust under her counters (spoiler alert: yogurt maker).
A 40th Birthday gift from Husband as I adore Nigella (well,so does he! LOL....) and it was published on my Birthday....
A new recipe book for the start of another decade!!!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake....Thank you Nigella....
A new recipe book for the start of another decade!!!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake....Thank you Nigella....
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This is one of the later books by the domestic goddess, and it's full of a lot of familiar homey reassuring recipes. The meatloaf with hard-boiled eggs and bacon draped over it is fantastic. The overall message of this book seems to be, go ahead eat it.
Whatever I have made from any of Nigella's books has always been straightforward to do and more importantly tastes great. Some of the dishes are completely indulgent, but if you serve up these dishes you will not be disappointed.
Delicious and inspirational! Loved the African chicken and barbecue beef. I'm going through and doing all the recipes. The desserts are relatively easy to make and so homey. Highly recommend!!
Pretty annoying to watch on tv, but she writes a great cookbook! Have really loved every recipe so far. Stocked my pantry with a few of her must-haves.
She never disappoints because her writing is so genuine and her effortlessness is inspirational!
I read her both for the recipes and the prose :)
I read her both for the recipes and the prose :)
Another Nigella gem. A huge book loaded with great hearty recipes that anyone could make.
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Nigella Lawson is the daughter of former Conservative cabinet minister Nigel Lawson (now Lord Lawson) and the late Vanessa Salmon, socialite and heir to the Lyons Corner House empire, who died of liver cancer in 1985. Lawson attended Godolphin and Latymer School and Westminster School before graduating from Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, with a degree in Medieval and Modern Languages.
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