Nigella Express
Nigella Express
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Nigella Express

7.8 / 10
2007
1 season
13 episodes
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Nigella Lawson shows how to make fabulous food fast, with incredible short cuts and brilliant time-saving ideas.

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  • Everyday Easy

    1.Everyday Easy

    7.0
    03-09-200730m

    Nigella cooked up a no-effort family roast dinner of poussin and a refreshing salad with punchy wasabi dressing for her father and children. Then for a quick after-work supper with...

  • Against The Clock

    2.Against The Clock

    7.0
    10-09-200730m

    Nigella shared her shortcuts for getting dinner on the table in minutes. She proved that a three-course meal needn't be a daunting proposition and can be ready in half an hour. Fin...

  • Hey Presto

    3.Hey Presto

    17-09-200730m

    There was an Italian-style feast on the table as Nigella revisited the dishes of her youth and her days of living and working in Italy. Childhood trips to the Italian gardens in Hy...

  • Workday Wonders

    4.Workday Wonders

    6.0
    24-09-200730m

    Never say never to workday entertaining - you might feel too tired to attempt elaborate dishes and complex techniques, but Nigella has ideas for quick, effortless food to impress w...

  • On The Run

    5.On The Run

    7.0
    01-10-200730m

    Nigella showed that eating on the move needn't mean resorting to buying snacks. She put together packed lunches that would make a welcome change from sandwiches for kids, and would...

  • Get Up And Go

    6.Get Up And Go

    8.0
    08-10-200730m

    Nigella showed how to kick-start the day with her speedy breakfasts. She cooked two working breakfasts and made an easy smoothie for when there really is no time to spare. For two...

  • Ep 7

    7.Instant Calmer

    6.0
    15-10-200730m

    Comfort food got the Express treatment, proving that calming, delicious food can be the work of moments. There was a fast, restoring bowl of ragù to ease away weekday tensions, ric...

  • Ep 8

    8.Storecupboard SOS

    8.0
    27-10-200730m

    Nigella showed how to turn those odds and ends of jars lurking at the back of the cupboard into impressive dishes to serve to unexpected guests. East met west in a Lamb, mint and r...

  • Ep 9

    9.Speedy Gonzalez

    7.0
    29-10-200730m

    Nigella served up fast food with a Latin vibe. Oozing Quesadillas with a jalapeño kick were a satisfying snack, while zingy, fresh Chopped ceviche and punchy Margarita ice cream ma...

  • Ep 10

    10.Quick Quick Slow

    7.0
    19-11-200730m

    This week's show was all about meals that may not be ready in a flash, but which are low on preparation and effort. The chicken and ribs go into a bag to marinate before being put...

  • Ep 11

    11.Retro Rapido

    7.0
    26-11-200730m

    This week Nigella revisited some favourite dishes from her past and gave them the express treatment. She relived her student days with a friend, tucking into a rich, indulgent fond...

  • Ep 12

    12.Razzle Dazzle

    6.0
    03-12-200730m

    With the party season fast approaching, Nigella found a happy medium between fiddly canapés and the 'open a few packets of crisps' approach. Potato cakes with smoked salmon and dil...

  • Ep 13

    13.Season's Eatings

    10-12-200730m

    In the final episode of the series, Nigella prepared for the Christmas season, leaving the big day itself to one side to concentrate on the days around it. Sweet roasted butternut...

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