Stuffed butternut squash
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Serves 4 Dietary Vegetarian Easy roast butternut squash topped with spiced, caramelised onions makes a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or …
Category: nigel slater recipes
Sweet onions with lentil stew
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 4 This lentil stew is so comforting – the warm spices are given a delicious lift by the mouth-watering, …
Sweet and sharp sea bass
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time no cooking required Serves Serves 4 A dazzling little starter for a special lunch. Impressive and refreshing, this recipe uses fresh citrus juice to ‘cold cook’ …
Thai roast chicken
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Serves 4-6 Lemongrass, ginger and chillies add a wonderfully intense flavour and fragrance to roast chicken in this stunningly simple recipe. …
Spaghetti with roasted bolognese
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Serves 5 Nigel’s recipe uses beef ribs and fresh tomatoes for a no-effort dish with all the flavours that make spaghetti …
Smoky tomato sauce for pasta
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 2-3 Dietary Vegetarian Roasting the tomatoes first gives this quick tomato sauce a smoky edge. Stir through pasta with a …
Squash and turkey bake
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Serves 4 Nigel swaps traditional shepherd’s pie ingredients for turkey and butternut squash, with delicious results. By Nigel Slater From Nigel …
Slow roast leg of lamb with herb rub
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 5-7 Tender, slow-roasted lamb, infused with mellow garlic and herb flavours makes wonderful comfort food. This recipe makes its own delicious …
Nigel’s spaghetti bolognese
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 4 Make a big batch of Nigel’s classic bolognese recipe and stash half in the freezer for a quick supper. By …
Spicy stuffed pitta
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time less than 10 mins Serves Makes 2 Dietary Vegetarian A super quick, warm pitta sandwich of lightly spiced courgette slices and juicy tomatoes. Each serving provides …
Soft-shell crabs
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 2 By Nigel Slater From A Taste of My Life Ingredients 300ml/½ pint vegetable oil, for deep frying 8 soft-shell …
Salmon Wellington
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 12 Wellingtons are fashionable again, but they don’t have to contain beef. A whole salmon en croûte is a …
Scallops and chorizo
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 6 The combination of spicy chorizo and chilli with creamy scallops and a touch of honey gives this easy starter …
Shepherd’s pie with spiced parsnip mash
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 1 to 2 hours Serves Serves 4 Using parsnips instead of potatoes adds a gently earthy spice to this classic family supper. By Nigel Slater …
Ricotta beefburger
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 6 These simple burgers combine creamy ricotta with sharp capers, served with a sun-dried tomato relish. By Nigel Slater From …
Quick vegetable curry
Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Serves Serves 2 Dietary Vegetarian If your aubergines are young and small, they may not need salting which makes this …
Quick korma
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 Dietary Vegetarian Nigel’s aromatic, creamy korma makes a welcome meal to come home to on a cold night. By …
Adaptable bean soup
Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves Serves 4 A budget-friendly soup that’s healthy and filling. This soup is perfect for whipping up ahead of time and popping …