Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series (2024)

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by Jessica Lockyer-Palmer

published on 9 November 2020

Nigella returns to our screens this autumn with a newBBC series to accompany her latest cookbook, Cook, Eat, Repeat. If you're watching the show and there's a cake you simply have to bake, a stew that's calling your name, or any other irresistible recipe from the series you want to try, get your hands on a copy of the book for the full set of TV recipes,or take a look at this selection of our favourites from the show.

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Cook, Eat, Repeat

Nigella Lawson

Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series (1)

Cook, Eat, Repeat

Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series (3)

Including quick and easy meals, Christmas comfort food, and stunning bakes

Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series (4)

Interspersed with witty, thoughtful, and beautifully written essays

Episode 1

Wide Noodles with Lamb Shank in Aromatic Broth

Rich, aromatic and the kind of dish to solicit a sigh of relief at the end of a busy day, Nigella's dish ofnoodles with lamb shank is soul in a bowl.

Love this recipe? Get your copy of Cook, Eat, Repeat, in which you'll find many more hearty and soothing Nigella classics,plusthe full set of recipes from the TV series.

Fish Finger Bhorta

Transform a freezer food favourite with Nigella's take on a fish finger bhorta, a dish of crisp fish finger pieces and spinach tossed through a chilli, ginger, garlic and mustard paste and topped with pickled onions.

Find more ingenious recipes in Cook, Eat, Repeat, plus the full set of TV recipes. Get your copy here.

Warm Chocolate Tahini and Banana Pudding

Featuring the holy trinity that is chocolate, tahini and banana, Nigella's delightful pudding is the kind of dessert that makes you thankful for cold winter weekends when only a gooey, warming pud will do.

Love Nigella's puddings and bakes? You'll find plenty more of them in Cook, Eat, Repeat. Get your copy here.

Fear-free Fish Stew

Nigella's easy-to-follow fish stew will challenge your preconceptions and satisfy your cravings for a taste of the sea. Don't forget the hunks of crusty bread for mopping up the deeply flavourful sauce.

Cook, Eat, Repeat is brimming with ideas for fuss-free favourites you'll return to again and again.Get your copy here.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Nigella's fried chicken sandwich promises crisp-coated and succulent chicken piled into a bun full of all of the necessary accompaniments.

Find more of Nigella's irresistible recipes in Cook, Eat, Repeat. Get your copy here.

No-churn Cheesecake Ice Cream and Cherries Jubilee

Nigella's no-churn cheesecake ice cream requires little more effort than whisking the igredients together and leaving the freezer to do the hard work. Don't skip the sweet, boozy retro classictopping of Cherries Jubliee.

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Episode 3

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Four layers of dense chocolate cake sandwiched and iced with sweet and salty peanut butter icing make this a cake that requires no further introdcution.

If you love Nigella's failsafe bakes, there are plenty more to discover in Cook, Eat, Repeat. Get your copy here.

Spiced Bulgur Wheat with Roast Vegetables

Hearty, layered with spice and suitable for your vegan friends too, Nigella's bulgur wheatwith roasted vegetables is a true crowd-pleaser.

Looking for more meat-free recipe ideas? Head to the index of Cook, Eat, Repeat and you'll find a handy colour-coded systme to help you identify all of the suitable recipes. Get your copy here.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Nigella's recipe for this highly grammable dessert will guide you confidentlythrough mastering every element of what makes this Basque cheesecake so irresistible, from the burnished crust to the creamy centre with just the right amount of jiggle.

Is Nigella the author you turn to again and again when you're looking for dessert inspiration? You'll be pleased to hear Cook, Eat, Repeat is packed with many more delectable recipes.Get your copy here.

Episode 4

Steak with Anchovy Elixir

Bringing together an umami rich anchovy sauce with tender seared steak, this simple dish is all about simple ingredients that pack a flavour and texture punch.

Get your copy of Cook, Eat, Repeat here for more of Nigella's ingenious flavour combinations.

Spaghetti with Chard, Chilli, and Anchovies

If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to have a well-stockedcuoboard and a good repertoire of recipes for what to do with its contents. Enter Nigella's chilli and anchovy spaghetti – a store cupboard saviour par excellence.

If you've been turning to Nigella's pasta recipes since, well, forever, you'll find a fresh set to inspire in Cook, Eat, Repeat.Get your copy here.

Nigella Lawson's Warm Lemon and Elderflower Pudding

The dynamic duo that is lemon and elderflower finds its most delicious expression in this warming pud, best served with an extra large dollop of double cream.

Is Nigella the author you turn to again and again when you're looking for dessert inspiration? You'll be pleased to hear Cook, Eat, Repeat is packed with many more delectable recipes. Get your copy here.

Episode 5

Black Pudding Meatballs

Once again displaying her knack for ingenious flavour combinations, Nigella combines beef mince with crumbled black pudding to create these deeply flavoursome meatballs. These are particularly good served alongside Nigella's Brown Butter Colcannon (below).

Love Nigella's uniquetwists on classic dishes? Order your copy ofCook, Eat, Repeatherefor more recipe inspiration.

Brown Butter Colcannon Mash

Nigella's take on the traditional Irish dish of colcannonis infused with the sweet, nutty flavour of brown butter, which transforms this already comforting dish into a truly indulgent treat. Serve it with crispy bacon, or with the Black Pudding Meatballs above.

If you frequently turn to Nigella's books when in need of comfort, you'll be pleased to know that her new book,Cook, Eat, Repeat, is packed with soul-soothing comfort food recipes. Clickhereto order your copy.

Pappardelle with Cavolo Nero and 'Nduja

'Nduja, the fiery Italian sausage paste, is the star of this unfussy but utterly delicious weeknight dish –though if you are not a meat-eaterNigella suggests using harissa in its stead. Either way, this glorious pile of pasta and greens will bring a whole lot of joy to those chilly winter evenings.

Looking for more fuss-free midweek dinner inspiration? Clickhereto order your copy of Nigella'sCook, Eat, Repeat.

Episode 6

Mine-All-Mine Sweet and Salty Chocolate Cookies

This quick and clever recipe allows you to whip up two large cookies in a matter of moments, using nothing more complicated than a bowl and a spoon – ideal for assuaging those late-night snack cravings! The cookies themselves are intensely chocolatey, and sprinkled with flaked sea salt.

You'll plenty more to satisfy your sweet tooth in Nigella's latest book,Cook, Eat, Repeat. Click hereto order your copy now.

Chicken in a Pot with Lemon and Orzo

She might be a passionate advocate of the good old fashioned roast chicken, but neither does Nigellashy away from re-inventing her favourite dish over and over. This version combines a whole chicken with orzo, lemon, and herbs to create a soothing and flavoursome dish, perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch.

Like every Nigella book,Cook, Eat, Repeatcontains some truly excellent chicken recipes. Click here to order a copy of the book now.

Rice Pudding Cake

Nigella describes this as “an Italian torta di riso, refracted through the prism of someone who loves a bowl of very British rice pudding”. It's madewith arborio rice, butter, and full-fat milk, and gently flavoured with lemon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Nigella recommends serving this with raspberry jam sauce or rhubarb compote.

Cook, Eat, Repeatis packed with stylish but comforting desesrts and sweet treats, making it the perfect cookbook to peruse on dark evenings. Click hereto order your copy now.

Christmas Special

Norwegian Pork Ribs

Nigella's succulent pork belly ribs have it all: tender meat, crisp crackling and aromatic Scandi-inspired flavours. Join her in making these the centrepiece of your Christmas Eve feast.

Cook, Eat, Repeat boasts a whole chapter of fresh ideas for a festive feast. Get your copy here.

Luscious Vegan Gingerbread

Dark, sticky and richly spiced, Nigella's gingerbread makes for a brilliant edible gift for vegan friends or a sumptous alternative to Christmas pudding on the big day.

Cook, Eat, Repeat boasts a whole chapter of fresh ideas for a festive feast. Get your copy here.

Linzer Cookies

Think jammy dodger, but make it festive and fancy with the lightest biscuits, laced with hazelnut and finished with Christmassycut outs and a snow-like dusting of icing sugar. Divine.

Cook, Eat, Repeat boasts a whole chapter of fresh ideas for a festive feast. Get your copy here.

Your favourite recipes from Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat TV series (2024)

FAQs

What is Nigella Lawson's most famous dish? ›

Top 10 Recipes that made Nigella Lawson famous
  • Chocolate Guinness Cake. ...
  • Lemon Polenta CakeNigella Lawson's. ...
  • Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake. ...
  • Flourless Chocolate Brownies. ...
  • Chicken and Pea Traybake. ...
  • Chilli Jam Chicken. ...
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding. ...
  • Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup.

What is the newest Nigella cookbook? ›

She is the author of twelve bestselling cookbooks, including How to Eat, Nigella Christmas, At My Table, and her latest book Cook, Eat, Repeat and she continues to inspire men and women to cook.

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 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. This is what I make when I'm in mezze-mode.

Why did Nigella lose weight? ›

But what did Nigella do to reach her goal? The chef lost weight through a combination of exercise and diet. She practiced yoga, which can be greatly beneficial for the mind, as well as the body. As for her diet, Nigella focused on reducing her portion sizes, putting her body into a calorie deficit.

What is the oldest cookbook still in print? ›

The first recorded cookbook that is still in print today is Of Culinary Matters (originally, De Re Coquinaria), written by Apicius, in fourth century AD Rome. It contains more than 500 recipes, including many with Indian spices.

Who is the famous female cook Nigella? ›

Nigella Lucy Lawson (born 6 January 1960) is an English food writer and television cook. After graduating from Oxford, Lawson worked as a book reviewer and restaurant critic, later becoming the deputy literary editor of The Sunday Times in 1986.

What do you eat nigella seeds with? ›

A common use of nigella is in bread and pastries. Often in India, they mix nigella seeds into their traditional naan bread. There are many other unique ways to use nigella seeds; for instance, garnish on a salad for an extra crunch. One way to start using nigella seeds is to incorporate them into pancakes or scones.

Do you need to toast nigella seeds? ›

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

What is Grasshopper tart nigella? ›

Nigella's Grasshopper Pie (from KITCHEN) is a tart based on the grasshopper co*cktail that is made with cream, minty creme de menthe and white creme de cacao, a chocolate liqueur. The filling of the pie includes melted marshmallows, as this gives a light, moussey texture.

What is Nigella Lawson's Favourite food? ›

Nigella's favourite comfort foods

Steamed syrup sponge and custard 2. Colcannon 3. Trifle 4. My Mother's Praised Chicken 5.

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. She said that while it appeared to be an 'unprepossessing little bottle', it contained 'face-saving magic.

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 is Jamie Oliver's most famous dish? ›

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

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.

Does Nigella Lawson cook? ›

Nigella Lucy Lawson (born 6 January 1960) is an English food writer and television cook.

Which cuisine uses nigella seeds? ›

Nigella seeds are found frequently in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. This means you can find these seeds in curries and lentil dishes alike. Nigella seeds also pair well with root vegetable dishes, as well as squashes such as spiced butternut squash.

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