NPR stories about Nigella Lawson
Holiday Recipes
Nigella's Tips For A Frugal Yet Festive Holiday
December 12, 2011 Here's a little Christmas secret: Dusting desserts with powdered sugar makes them look more expensive. Chef Nigella Lawson talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her tricks for economical holiday hosting.
Food
Nigella's Do-It-Yourself Valentine's Dinner Date
February 14, 2011 Did you forget to make a dinner reservation? Don't panic: Chef Nigella Lawson is here to help with some suggestions for a heartfelt, home-cooked meal. She talks with NPR's Steve Inkseep about her simple but sexy Date Steak ... and for dessert? Churros in hot, chocolate dipping sauce.
Holiday Recipes
Last-Minute Holiday Guests? Nigella's Here To Help
December 13, 2010 From peanut butter hummus to "dirty" Prosecco, chef Nigella Lawson shares some simple solutions for holiday entertaining. She talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about quick appetizers, drinks and desserts that are sure to please the guests.
Best Books Of 2010
2010's Best Cookbooks: Real-Life Labors Of Love
November 21, 2010 This year, cooks poured their hearts into these carefully crafted, kitchen how-tos. T. Susan Chang says these cookbooks are like a properly seasoned skillet — heavy-duty, battle-tested and much to be prized.
Recipe: 'Quick Calamari Pasta'
November 19, 2010 From Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home by Nigella Lawson.
Recipe: 'Butternut, Arugula And Pine Nut Salad'
November 19, 2010 From Nigella Kitchen: Recipes From the Heart of the Home by Nigella Lawson.
Recipes
Cooking With Shortcuts In 'Nigella Kitchen'
November 5, 2010 Just because food writer Nigella Lawson loves to cook doesn't mean she always has the time to cook. Her latest book, Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home, is filled with quick, homey recipes for even the most harried cook.
Food
Nigella's Summer Snacks To Stay Cool And 'Fresh'
August 10, 2010 Temperatures in much of America this summer have been hovering between inferno and sticky mess. Food writer Nigella Lawson offers cool and refreshing dishes to please the palate and cool the body. Her latest book is Nigella Fresh.
Food
Nigella's St. Patrick's Baking Tip: Just Add Guinness
March 16, 2010 There's so much more to St. Patrick's Day food than Irish soda bread and corned beef and cabbage. Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson shares some delectable recipes for a holiday feast you'll want to raise a glass to.
Holiday Recipes
Nigella Offers Simple Recipes For Holiday Cheer
November 30, 2009 Food writer Nigella Lawson knows that the holiday season can be overstuffed with planning and decorating. She offers Renee Montagne two recipes — chocolate chip chili and a Christmas-y rocky road — to help keep things warm and simple.
Food
Nigella's Winter Advice: Indulge Yourself, Darling
November 2, 2009 As winter nears, we look for ways to be warm and comfortable. One of the best ways to do that, says food writer Nigella Lawson, is to indulge in rich, tasty foods that some might call guilty pleasures. For instance: Why not make French toast that tastes like a doughnut?
Food
In Praise Of A 'Fetastic' Summer: Nigella Lawson
August 25, 2009 Food writer Nigella Lawson doesn't much care for shopping in the summer. "[It] is really so much worse than cooking," she says. Her solution? Feta cheese. The aged, salty, grainy cheese keeps well and goes nicely with a variety of summer vegetables.
Food
Beat The Winter Chills With Nigella Lawson
January 26, 2009 It can be hard to escape winter chills. But cookbook author Nigella Lawson says she never complains about it — instead, it's a great excuse for her to indulge in warm and hearty comfort foods such as soups and stews. Besides, recipes for sweet corn chowder, chicken pot pie and other dishes can be easy.
Holiday Recipes
Nigella's Party Plan: An Excess Of Fun, Not Expense
December 1, 2008 During a time when many Americans are tightening our belts, we may have to loosen them a bit for the holidays, especially when it's time to have guests over. But as cookbook author Nigella Lawson says, "You entertain to see your friends. You're not opening a restaurant."
Food
Nigella Lawson: Dishes For Fall, Quick And Tasty
October 30, 2008 The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.
Cooking and Cookbooks
Nigella Lawson: Simple, Not Plain, Summer Fare
June 24, 2008 Now that summer is here, food lovers will be gathering outdoors for all sorts of celebrations. Most people like to keep it casual, but food writer and cook Nigella Lawson says there's room for a little bit of elegance, too.
Food
Nigella Lawson: Valentine's Chocolate Indulgence
February 14, 2008 What's Valentine's Day without chocolate — or better yet, rich, moist chocolate cake? Food writer Nigella Lawson and Steve Inskeep discuss the keys to the perfect chocolate cake and the secrets to chocolate's allure.
Holiday Recipes
Nigella Lawson Offers Time-Saving Holiday Tips
December 17, 2007 Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson shares some of the secrets from her new cookbook, Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food, Fast. Speedy recipes and clever short cuts come in handy during the hectic holiday season.
Food
Nigella Lawson's Eat-and-Run Breakfast Ideas
November 19, 2007 It's all most of us can do to shower and get out of the door in the morning, never mind starting the day with a healthy breakfast. But celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has ideas for a quick and tasty morning meal.
Food
Spring Holiday Recipes from Nigella Lawson
March 25, 2005 British cookbook author Nigella Lawson celebrates springtime with special dishes for the holiday feasts of Easter and Passover. She discusses some of her favorite dishes for the season with Michele Norris.
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