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Simply Nigella - Christmas Special

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In this hour-long special, Nigella shares her foolproof guide of Christmas recipes - stress free festive cooking and easy entertaining . Inspired by the sparkling Christmas lights in Kansas City, USA, Nigella shows us how to have our most relaxed, most spectacular Christmas yet. She introduces the local, home-spun food that has inspired some of this year's favourite festive recipes, adding a British twist back in her kitchen. [videopress SI8NCHX5 w="560" permalink="false" hd="true"] Her oh-so-slow-cooked black treacle ham replaces the traditional turkey as the party centrepiece, paired with a refreshingly bright medley of sweet and sour vegetable slaw. Nigella treats her guests to not one, but three sumptuous cakes to tuck into. Her trio of bundt cakes begins with a delicately flavoured cider and five-spice sponge, topped with an indulgent salted caramel sauce, followed by a delicious lemon and thyme version and ending with a pumpkin bundt, adorned wit

Simply Nigella episode 6

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Nigella delivers her final serving of feelgood food in this episode, sharing the origins of some of her latest recipe ideas and revealing just how and why they came into being. There is a beautiful bowl of steamed clams with Thai basil - a recipe that was inspired by Nigella's recent holiday in Thailand. [videopress JMmg9bGj w="560" permalink="false" hd="true"] Then there is Nigella's toasty olive oil granola, which is born out of a need to have a satisfying breakfast at the ready, even on the busiest of mornings. Hunger pangs at the other end of the day led to Nigella's griddled halloumi with a sweet chilli sauce. Finally, Nigella's friends are treated to a 'bav and pav' feast for supper - griddled bavette steak for main course, followed by a luscious lemon pavlova for pud.  1. Lemon pavlova [caption id="attachment_506" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lemon pavlova[/caption] Ever since my first pavlova

Simply Nigella episode 5

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Nigella shares her favourite menu: Oven-cooked chicken shawarma,Salmon, avocado, watercress and pumpkin seed salad and Chocolate chip cookie dough pots. For the occasions that call for something a bit different, there is Nigella's chicken shawarma with an array of spices, sauces and flatbreads. Inspired by a spit-roasted Lebanese kebab, Nigella's oven-roasted version is fun, tasty and prefect for feeding a crowd.   [videopress IfD1nj0N w="560" permalink="false" hd="true"] There has to be chocolate in the balance and Nigella shares two of her latest treats - a glossy liquorice and blackcurrant chocolate cake and her chocolate chip cookie dough pots - freshly baked pots of gooey cookie dough served with a dollop of ice cream or creme fraiche.    1. Oven-cooked chicken shawarma [caption id="attachment_497" align="alignnone" width="300"] Oven-cooked chicken shawarma[/caption] Here, I’ve served it modestly, on a pile of sh

Simply Nigella episode 4

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There is another serving of Nigella's easy dishes on offer as she rustles up more of her favourite recipes that promise to help with the wind down at the end of a long day. This time, the focus is on ensuring a cosy and comforting vibe. Breakfast is a tray of cheering chai muffins - light, luscious and dairy-free. For a low-key lunch, there are Nigella's Asian-flavoured short ribs - a perfect make-ahead, meltingly tender beef stew.   [videopress ZvUuTjji w="560" permalink="false" hd="true"] And friends are in for an informal supper with Nigella's fish tacos. Inspired by her visits to Tacoria's on America's west coast, Nigella's homemade, oven-baked version involves a bit of DIY at the table, ensuring a laid-back atmosphere for guests and host alike. Nigella's easy dishes:   1. Fish tacos [caption id="attachment_450" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fish tacos[/caption] I am a broad church: when I’m n

Simply Nigella episode 3

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Packed with new recipes and tips designed to make our busy lives easier, Simply Nigella proves that whatever the occasion, food, in the eating and the making, should always be pleasurable. This episode is all about dishes that marry the comfort of the familiar with the freshness of the new, like Nigella's grown-up take on a family favourite - fluffy oat pancakes with araspberry and honey syrup.   [videopress NbdooiUG w="530" permalink="false" hd="true"] For a fun lunch, there is a riff on the classic caesar salad. A casual supper with friends sees Nigella serving a green-inspired feast of squid and orzo pasta, complete with the Greek dessert of old rag pie - a sweet and savoury twist on a cheesecake. And finally, Nigella's take on a rice bowl with ginger, radish and avocado celebrates a few choice ingredients, resulting in a dish that is calming and uplifting to look at, as well as to eat.   New recipes:  1. Rice bowl with ginger, radish and avocad

Simply Nigella episode 2

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Nigella continues to show us that what and how we cook really can make us feel better and more alive with the second episode in her latest series. [videopress CqbwlsHk w="560" permalink="false" hd="true"] In this episode of "Simply Nigella", Nigella introduces her favourite recipes for sharing with family and friends. Whether it is a tray of nourishing breakfast bars for those mornings you need to grab and go, a supper of crunchy chicken cutlets that are just as much fun in the making as in the eating, or Nigella's latest addition to her Chocolate Cake Hall of Fame - her stunning dark and sumptuous chocolate cake - every recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.   There is a pork bun feast too. First inspired by a visit to a New York eatery, Nigella's succulent belly pork burgers - with their array of condiments and picky bits - are now a favourite DIY lunch when the hordes descend.  1. Breakfast bars [caption id="attachment_408" al

Simply Nigella episode 1

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Relaxed, inspiring and as mouthwatering as ever, this cookery series with Nigella Lawson shows us that what and how we cook really can make us feel better and more alive. In this first episode, Nigella introduces us to recipes that are quick and calm. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Simply-Nigella-episode-1.mp4"][/video]   There is Nigella's favourite breakfast - a twist on avocado toast with radishes - as well as a deliciously different Thai noodle dish with cinnamon and prawns that was inspired by a recent holiday to Thailand, and a laid-back family supper of luscious lamb ribs with nigella and cumin seeds, served with a feta and avocado salad. To help wind down at the end of a hectic day, there's some stove-side pottering with Nigella's warm spiced cauliflower and chickpea salad. And a sweet treat comes in the form of a beautifully simple apricot almond cake. Nigella's recipes: 1.