Photo of Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater

Food Writer

Nigel Slater is a multi-award-winning author of cookery books including Appetite, Eat and the Kitchen Diaries and a memoir, Toast – The Story of a Boy's Hunger

Photo of Nigel Slater

Nigel Slater

Food Writer

Nigel Slater is a multi-award-winning author of cookery books including Appetite, Eat and the Kitchen Diaries and a memoir, Toast – The Story of a Boy's Hunger

  • Nigel Slater
    Banana and maple syrup tarts

    A glorious sticky treat, ready to go in half an hour

    Fri, 15 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Kitchen diary: grilled scallops, coriander and lemon sauce

    It’s the simplest of suppers to cook, here presented in a light and piquant herby green sauce

    Tue, 12 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Seafood tart and cucumber buttermilk salad

    Crabmeat is an expensive treat: here’s a great way to make the most of it

    Thu, 7 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Asparagus with ricotta, herb breadcrumbs

    Rejoice in the rich flavours and textures of this gorgeous seasonal veggie treat

    Wed, 6 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Chocolate panna cotta, sesame crunch

    A lovely creamy chocolate pudding, served with DIY sesame snaps

    Fri, 1 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Kitchen diary: salmon with sauerkraut and roast potatoes

    This recipe makes use of lovely instant sauerkraut. Those who ferment for a hobby, look away now…

    Fri, 1 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s kitchen diary: courgettes, pancetta, haricot and green sauce

    Spring is in the air, and everywhere you sense the freshness and energy of the new season

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Courgettes, pancetta, haricot and green sauce

    A simple vegetable braise, made bright with a herby green sauce

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Panettone pain perdu, stewed apple and lemon

    Lose yourself in this gorgeous fruity dessert

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Roast aubergines, herb labne and toasted bread

    A light, vegetarian spring lunch

    Wed, 22 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Grilled prawns and squid in sesame sauce

    Succulent seafood in a voluptuous herby citrus dressing

    Tue, 21 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s kitchen diary: roast aubergines, herb labne and toasted bread

    Lusciously grilled veg and soft, herb-flecked dairy for exciting fresh new tastes

    Wed, 15 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s pasta, asparagus and peas

    The quickest of spring pastas, bright and verdant

    Tue, 14 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Kitchen diary: grilled lamb cutlets with sumac, feta and grapes

    Celebrate April with a gambol that’s sure to pay off

    Wed, 8 Apr 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Midweek dinner: pork chops, spätzle and mustard sauce

    Meat with noodles in a rich and tangy creamy sauce should hit the spot

    Tue, 24 Mar 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    How Len Deighton’s designs brought fun to the kitchen

    The Observer’s Cookstrips column reflected and changed tastes in 1960s Britain

    Sun, 22 Mar 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    A sticky fig pudding to foil the fickleness of spring

    It might be lovely, sunny and warm at this time of year… but it might not be

    Fri, 20 Mar 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Midweek treat: meringue with melted marmalade apples

    Sheer sweet indulgence, with a tangy twist

    Tue, 17 Mar 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Kitchen diary: a hearty and nourishing chicken soup

    The remains of Sunday’s roast can make a gorgeous stock

    Thu, 12 Mar 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s midweek treat: rhubarb frangipane croissants

    Crisp pastry pairs best with tart rhubarb and soft almond

    Tue, 10 Mar 2026

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