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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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.

Find more clever shortcutsto your favourite dishes in Cook, Eat, Repeat. Get your copy here.

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
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  • Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup.

What recipes are in Cook Eat Repeat? ›

Within these chapters are recipes for all seasons and tastes: Burnt Onion and Aubergine Dip; Butternut with Chilli, Ginger and Beetroot Yoghurt Sauce; Brown Butter Colcannon; Spaghetti with Chard and Anchovies; Beef Cheeks with Port and Chestnuts; Oxtail Bourguignon; and Wide Noodles with Lamb in Aromatic Broth, to ...

What channel is cook eat repeat on? ›

BBC Two - Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat.

Did Nigella Lawson remarry? ›

Two years after John passed away, Nigella remarried in 2003 to wealthy art collector and advertising agency founder, Charles Saatchi.

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).

Are Nigella Lawson recipes good? ›

Nigella needs no introduction. She is the queen of simple cooking made good, with cookbooks that are so beautifully written, they're worthy of reading in bed. Her timeless recipes have become staples, not least because they're straight-forward to prepare and they always have that extra special something thrown in.

What recipes are in Simply Nigella? ›

Recipes
  • Salmon, avocado, watercress and pumpkin seed salad. Nigella Lawson.
  • Slow-cooked ham. Nigella Lawson.
  • Chai muffins. Nigella Lawson.
  • Apricot almond cake with rosewater and cardamom. Nigella Lawson.

How much is Nigella Lawson worth? ›

In 2008 Lawson reported that she held a personal fortune of £15 million. Her husband Charles Saatchi was worth £100 million at that time. She said her two children should not inherit any of her money, saying: "I am determined that my children should have no financial security.

What dish made Julia fall in love with French cuisine? ›

Julia Child's First Encounter with Sole Menuiére

Sole Meuniére entered culinary fame as the dish that captured her heart on that first day in Rouen as she and her husband Paul headed to Paris in 1948.

Does Nigella have kids? ›

29-year-old Cosima Diamond is one of Nigella's two children with the late journalist John Diamond. She has a brother, Bruno Paul Diamond, who is 27. The TV chef appears to have a close relationship with her two children, and was recently spotted walking around Central London arm in arm with her daughter Cosima.

What night is Nigella Lawson on TV? ›

Nigella: Cook, Eat, Repeat airs on BBC Two HD (CH 102) on Mondays at 8pm, with the first episode screening on November 9th. It is also available for 30 days in Catch Up > Channels > BBC iPlayer.

What illness does Nigella Lawson have? ›

Nigella Lawson, a British celebrity chef and author, has been open about her struggles with weight and health issues, including her diagnosis with type 2 diabetes and a heart attack.

How many languages does Nigella Lawson speak? ›

After all, she has a Masters degree in Medieval and Modern Languages from Oxford, speaks four languages, and was a successful journalist and deputy literary editor of The Sunday Times before becoming the Domestic Goddess.

What do Nigella Lawson's children do now? ›

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.

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