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
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for roast tomato couscous

    A simple dish that brings out the richness of summer’s most versatile bounty

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for basil yoghurt ice

    A fresh, fragrant frozen yoghurt for a cool summer fix

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Gooseberry, elderflower and ginger crisp

    This is a gentle reminder of summer’s brief pleasures, and of our short but sweet gooseberry season

    Fri, 19 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Feta, sundried tomato and kefir loaf

    A deeply savoury loaf cake, for eating with sharp white cheese or a spoonful of glistening chilli jam

    Mon, 15 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Basil yoghurt ice

    A fresh, fragrant frozen yoghurt for a cool summer fix

    Sat, 13 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for crushed pea and avocado flatbread

    A quick snack for two that will also work as a light lunch. If mint isn’t your bag, then use tarragon leaves instead

    Thu, 11 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Baked red mullet, anchovy and capers

    A taste of the Mediterranean, reminiscent of supper eaten in the baking heat

    Tue, 9 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for crushed pea and avocado on flatbread

    A creamy, herby green treat for two

    Fri, 5 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Chicken, broad beans and olives

    A light, good-natured dish perfect for a relaxed summer lunch outdoors

    Tue, 2 Jun 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for roast tomato couscous

    A simple dish that brings out the richness of summer’s most versatile bounty

    Fri, 29 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Nigel Slater’s recipe for pistachio and matcha cake

    It’s creamy, it’s green and it works like a dream – for tea, as a dessert or even (whisper it) for breakfast

    Tue, 26 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    Little herb pancakes

    Deliciously flavoursome treats that you will eat almost as soon as you lift them from the pan

    Fri, 22 May 2026

  • Nigel Slater
    A blissful blueberry pie

    Picture this wonderful pie cooling on your windowsill. The pastry's ridged effect is achieved with the tines of a fork

    Tue, 19 May 2026

  • 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
    Panettone pain perdu, stewed apple and lemon

    Lose yourself in this gorgeous fruity dessert

    Fri, 24 Apr 2026

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