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I haven't done a tremendous amount of fiddling with this, but I did once make it, for friends who are more chocolate-crazed than I am, by replacing 25g / 3 tablespoons of the flour with good cocoa pow...

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 14h

Midweek Treat: this simple, squidgy Banana Bread is #RecipeOfTheDay! I love all manner of banana breads, but I always return to this one gladly. If you make it, I do recommend you try a slice spread thickly with cream cheese. www.nigella.com/recipes/bana...

Banana Bread

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 8h

I think freshly squeezed orange juice, either as is or mixed with water, would be great!

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 12h

Indeed!

I haven't done a tremendous amount of fiddling with this, but I did once make it, for friends who are more chocolate-crazed than I am, by replacing 25g / 3 tablespoons of the flour with good cocoa pow...

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 14h

Midweek Treat: this simple, squidgy Banana Bread is #RecipeOfTheDay! I love all manner of banana breads, but I always return to this one gladly. If you make it, I do recommend you try a slice spread thickly with cream cheese. www.nigella.com/recipes/bana...

Banana Bread

Fantastic Kingdom by Helene von Bismarck | Waterstones

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 16h

That’s so kind of *you*

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 16h

I’m so pleased!

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 1d

Deep breath. My publisher @johnmurrays.bsky.social informs me that my book about 🇬🇧,
"Fantastic Kingdom“
which will come out in June 2026,
is now available to pre-order, and that @waterstones.bsky.social is offering a 25% preorder discount this week.
www.waterstones.com/book/fantast...

Buy Fantastic Kingdom by Helene von Bismarck from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations!

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so thrilled! Thank you, Paul

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t think so: it would add too much sweetness and gloopiness, but a shake of Worcestershire sauce could stand in well

If you've recently roasted a chicken, and have leftovers waiting for you in the fridge, I must steer you towards this recipe. Even if you don't have much chicken left over, you can still make this: a ...

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

For those fortunate enough to have some cooked chicken in the fridge leftover from the weekend (or, if you’re Canadian, turkey!) #RecipeOfTheDay has your name on it: it’s the deep and delish Thai (in terms of its flavours) Chicken Noodle Soup www.nigella.com/recipes/thai...

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

🤎

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

Divine!

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

That’s just so lovely to hear! Thank you

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

This week’s Guest Recipe from the #CookbookCorner archive is the Gruyère and Anchovy Puffs from the wonderful Notes from a Small Kitchen Island: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Home by @lickedspoon.bsky.social:
www.nigella.com/recipes/gues...

Photograph of the Gruyere and Anchovy Puffs which appears in the wonderful Notes from a Small Kitchen Island: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Home by Debora Robertson

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

If you click the little ‘x’ in the top left corner, it will just disappear. The videos, by the way, are what enable me to give all recipes out for free

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful

If you've recently roasted a chicken, and have leftovers waiting for you in the fridge, I must steer you towards this recipe. Even if you don't have much chicken left over, you can still make this: a ...

Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 1d

For those fortunate enough to have some cooked chicken in the fridge leftover from the weekend (or, if you’re Canadian, turkey!) #RecipeOfTheDay has your name on it: it’s the deep and delish Thai (in terms of its flavours) Chicken Noodle Soup www.nigella.com/recipes/thai...

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Sweet Potato Macaroni Cheese

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Canadian Thanksgiving and although I know the Sweet Potato Macaroni Cheese that’s #RecipeOfTheDay doesn’t exactly fit the bill, it’s such a favourite, and I thought it could just possibly find a place at the table! www.nigella.com/recipes/swee...

I’m just going to say it: this is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever eaten. I don’t feel it’s boastful to say as much, as the greatness lies not in any brilliance on my part, but in the simple tastes ...

Sweet Potato Macaroni Cheese

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Canadian Thanksgiving and although I know the Sweet Potato Macaroni Cheese that’s #RecipeOfTheDay doesn’t exactly fit the bill, it’s such a favourite, and I thought it could just possibly find a place at the table! www.nigella.com/recipes/swee...

I’m just going to say it: this is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever eaten. I don’t feel it’s boastful to say as much, as the greatness lies not in any brilliance on my part, but in the simple tastes ...

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 2d

That’s just lovely to hear! Thank you, Ben