Nigellissima

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  • TV-G
  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (65)

Nigella Lawson's 'Nigellissima' from BBC TWO is a cooking show that she presents. The program premiered in 2012, and it has eight episodes. The episodes are 30 minutes long, and they broadcast on BBC TWO. The show revolves around Nigella Lawson's Mediterranean-inspired cooking. Nigella has a passion for Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, and she shares her love for the dishes through her show. She uses her unique style of cooking and her charming personality to teach the audience how to prepare authentic Italian dishes that are easy to make.

Nigella's approach to cooking on the show is simple; she uses fresh ingredients, preferably those from Italian and Mediterranean cultures. She also focuses on making quick and easy dinners that can be prepared within a short time. The show's name 'Nigellissima' combines Nigella's name with the Italian word 'bellissima' meaning beautiful, a reference to both her appearance and the beauty of Italian cuisine.

In each episode, Nigella shares recipes and cooking tips from her cookbook published under the same name, 'Nigellissima.' She makes use of classic Italian ingredients like mushrooms, olives, and anchovies, elevating them from simple toppings to essential components of a meal. She also demonstrates how to use pasta as a base but giving it a unique twist by introducing new sauces and flavors.

The show's format includes conversations with the audience on social media and discussing viewer feedback. Nigella engages with viewers, responds to their comments and questions, and shares personal anecdotes related to specific dishes. The interactive format of the show makes it more appealing to a wider audience.

Throughout the show, Nigella brings her culinary expertise to the forefront, highlighting her creativity and passion for cooking. Her unique presentation style makes cooking look easy and fun. She emphasises that cooking is not a chore, but rather an enjoyable process that should be savoured. Nigella's charm and personality make the show both informative and engaging.

The production of the show is impressive, with beautiful visuals of Italy featured through the storyline. At the end of each episode, the audience is left with a feeling of warmth, delight, and a desire to cook. Each dish she prepares is like a love letter to Italian cuisine, and watching her cook is like having a culinary guide that's both professional and friendly.

In summary, Nigellissima from BBC TWO is an excellent cooking series in which Nigella Lawson shares her love and passion for Italian and Mediterranean cuisines through easy-to-follow recipes and cooking tips. Her charming personality and approach make the show both informative and engaging, and the interactive format of the show keeps the audience engaged throughout. Her love for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish she prepares, and her authentic approach to cooking makes it easy for viewers to replicate the recipes that she shares.

Nigellissima is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between September 24, 2012 and on BBC TWO

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Episode 6
6. Episode 6
October 29, 2012
Nigella treats her supper guests to a sumptuous feast of lamb chops with mint, chilli and golden potatoes, served alongside roasted red onions with fennel and basil. Dessert is a true Anglo-Italian affair with a ruby red plum and amaretti crumble.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
October 22, 2012
Nigella starts with her take on the classic light yogurt pot cake. Meanwhile a girls' night in sees Nigella rustling up a super quick dish of squid and prawns with marjoram and chilli. The evening ends with Nigella's tiramisini.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
October 15, 2012
Nigella reveals a secret passion for one of the tastes of Italy with her dark and deviant liquorice pudding, before introducing us to the joys of fregola - the Sardinian sun-dried and toasted couscous.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
October 8, 2012
Nigella treats her friends to an Italian inspired supper of pork loin stuffed with Parma ham and oregano, served alongside her speedy mock mash and lazy person's vignarola. Nigella's weekend indulgence is Sambuca kisses - delicate, doughnut-like treats.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
October 1, 2012
Nigella shares the secrets of her celebratory Italian roast chicken, served alongside a sunny saffron orzotto. Dessert comes courtesy of Nigella's surprisingly easy coffee ice cream. An extra treat is presented in the form of a chocolate olive oil cake.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
September 24, 2012
Nigella introduces us to her love of Italian food through a spectacular yet simple Sicilian pasta with tomatoes, garlic and almonds. And then there's Nigella's 'eggs in purgatory' - a late night fiery dish inspired by her early party days in Florence.
An Italian Inspired Christmas
101. An Italian Inspired Christmas
December 16, 2012
Nigella Lawson creates a Christmas buffet menu featuring parmesan shortbreads, panettone stuffing squares and turkey breast stuffed with Italian sausage and cranberries.
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Where to Watch Nigellissima
Nigellissima is available for streaming on the BBC TWO website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Nigellissima on demand at Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    September 24, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (65)