Through more than 200 recipes and 200 gorgeous photographs, Lawson celebrates the kitchen as the heart of all family life. These are the foods we w...
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Nov 06, 2010
Steven
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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
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Jan 01, 2011
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
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Oct 28, 2010
Andrea
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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 i 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 i More...
Aug 15, 2011
Sophia
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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
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Nov 19, 2010
Julie
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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
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Nov 06, 2010
Richard
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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 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 More...
Sep 21, 2011
Becca
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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,
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Jan 18, 2011
Heather
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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
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Aug 14, 2011
Riana
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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
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Mar 13, 2011
Stephany
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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!
Feb 01, 2012
Gregg
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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.
Nov 10, 2010
Melanie
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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.
Dec 30, 2011
Gillian
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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!
Dec 13, 2010
Tricia
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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!
Oct 07, 2011
Diana
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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!
Dec 29, 2010
Tina
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I checked this Nigella book out of the libray after salivating over it in local book stores. While it's not in my budget at this time, I ear marked many recipes I will try soon. Lots of lovely photos, good tips for the kitchen and fantastic recipes.
This book is a winner!
This book is a winner!
Dec 06, 2010
Autumn
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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).
Sep 24, 2010
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....
Apr 12, 2011
Jennifer
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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.
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Dec 26, 2010
Amy
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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 :)
Aug 16, 2011
Roxy
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Another Nigella gem. A huge book loaded with great hearty recipes that anyone could make.
Jan 28, 2011
Anne
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Bob gave me this for Christmas
lovely to read
recommend oatmeal rolls with Guiness
will try more
lovely to read
recommend oatmeal rolls with Guiness
will try more
Sep 19, 2011
Deb
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Another glorious and gorgeous book from one of my favorite chefs. I have only made two recipes so far (see links below), but I have many more tabbed to make. Nigella's cookbooks are always so fun and satisfying as they read like she is chatting with you in the kitchen and the recipes are always so good.
See the Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2010/...
and the Garlicky Chicken Soup (using the leftovers) here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2010/... More...
See the Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2010/...
and the Garlicky Chicken Soup (using the leftovers) here: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2010/... More...
Nov 23, 2010
I love Nigella Lawson so I am thoroughly enjoying cooking my way through this latest masterpiece.
Jul 19, 2011
Gail
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Rarely do I ever read cookbooks, preferring to flip through the recipes to get an idea of the author's style. I checked this book out from the library along with a stack of others, including an exhaustive Martha Stewart tome, the Farm Chicks cookbook, and the Tassajara vegetarian cookbook. I ended up reading most of Nigella's book. I want to be in her kitchen. I like the way she thinks about food and home. I ended up buying a copy because there are so many recipes I want to try.
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Jan 26, 2011
Ann
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Have only made one recipe so far. Will update rating after more cooking....
But it was a very pleasurable read!
But it was a very pleasurable read!
