Nigella Lawson, TV personality and home cook connoisseur, bewildered and befuddled her viewers when she touted a brand-new interpretation of Caesar salad: a baked head of Iceberg lettuce, stuffed with garlic and anchovies, topped with a fried egg, on top of a piece of toast. Nigella Lawson’s big TV comeback was met with a mixed reception, with viewers slating the “domestic goddess” for spending too much time placing an avocado on toast. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Golden Retriever who initially thought new arrival was a toy now watches over him... Mother-of-three who was kicked off a  fairground ride for being too big when she tipped scales at 274lbs... How much are YOU really spending on Amazon? In an attempt to deconstruct the Caesar salad, Nigella decided to put a lettuce in the oven and roast it. I first came across this recipe in a Nigella Lawson book, many many years ago. Serve immediately (or see make ahead). But on this week's Simply Nigella, TV chef Nigella Lawson was accused on Twitter of taking things too far after she revealed how budding cooks should roast a lettuce. She is not a cook. The most luxurious communities in the UK costing from £188,000 - including trendy... Man, 29, who wants to spice up sex life with girlfriend takes his MOTHER lingerie shopping - and ends up... 'We're struggling more than ever': ICU nurse hits back at people who claim the virus is a hoax as she... A furry good babysitter! Miss Lawson has been widely mocked over her new cookery series. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Mix the olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped anchovies in a bowl, and spoon over the lettuce. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. On her third show in the series on BBC2, the domestic goddess created an alternative to the classic Caesar salad - using green leaves with a fried egg on top. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 red bird's eye chillies (finely chopped) 375 grams minced beef; 1 scant tablespoon thai fish sauce (nam pla) 4 spring onions (dark green bits … Nigella Lawson’s ruby noodles. Nigella told viewers she was 'pleasing herself' with her cooking, which could be a reference to her now enjoying single life. For her salad dish, Miss Lawson roasted a lettuce with anchovies, she then fried an egg, grated parmesan cheese on top and accompanied the dish with a slice of toast. Peas with buttery lettuce In a pot add a drop of olive oil with one teaspoon unsalted butter Add four spring onions Add any soft lettuce finely shredded and tumble onto butter and oil Stir lettuce and spring onions, wait for the lettuce to wilt Add frozen baby peas Add one cup (depending on how many peas) of hot chicken stock Perhaps chopped cucumber on ham? Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. "Fried egg over burnt lettuce with fish bits and toast. Home economics lessons were wasted on Nigella.” wrote one Tweeter, while another remarked: “Think Nigella's lost it. Rather than showcase her culinary skills, the 55-year-old chose to spend several minutes scooping out the flesh of the fruit and mashing it in a bowl. Put the pan in the oven to cook for 10 minutes, then add the finely grated lemon zest and the juice and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes until wilted and slightly charred at the edges. ', Many questioned her sanity over the recipe, one posted: 'Who in their right mind bakes lettuce, I think she's lost it! #mental — Mitchell Goodman (@Coastermitch) November 16, 2015 ', One woman questioned her credentials as a chef, she wrote that home economics lessons at school had been 'wasted' on Nigella with her recipe, One user posted: 'Can we all agree Nigella is taking the p*** now and move on,' Nigella has come in for criticism for the series that her recipes have been too simple, Another outraged tweeter posted: 'As if Nigella is roasting some lettuce, putting a fried egg on top and can have the audacity to call it "delicious"', Another wrote: 'Nigella has burnt her lettuce. R9 Marcella Hazan (who was one of the world's most celebrated cookbook authors) and Mark Bittman (NYTimes food columnist) have both published recipes for braised or roasted lettuce. Find out next time…. 1 teaspoon garlic oil. Think Nigella's lost it. London - Plonking a fried egg on top of baked lettuce leaves, Nigella Lawson breezily announced her creation was a “riff on Caesar salad”. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? One disappointed viewer of the BBC2 show joked on social media that 'she'll be teaching us how to make a cuppa next'. TOP PICK OF THE WEEK. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. By David Elkin Wednesday 18 Nov 2015, 9:56 AM. This strays from the traditional formula, which involves fresh lettuce, croutons and a white dressing. While one man simply called Nigella 'awful' for her saucy remark. Home economic lessons were wasted on Nigella. Heat oil in a large deep-sided frying pan over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic, sauté until very tender (8-10 minutes). Nigella Lawson is offering pared-back cooking on her Simply Nigella show but Twitter was outraged that she took it too far last night by roasting a lettuce and putting a fried egg on top, Nigella called it her alternative Caesar salad but people were not convinced by the dish and some joked she had even 'burnt' the lettuce. lunch. 'She just baked a lettuce with anchovies, put a fried egg on top and called it a dish...', Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. After 6 minutes, pour in the port and simmer for 10 minutes, turning the lettuce quarters twice. ', While another simply wrote: 'Roast lettuce, are you made Nigella? Earlier in the show, Nigella cooked oat pancakes with a raspberry sauce - which was just frozen rasberries heated with honey, Nigella told viewers she was 'pleasing herself' now with her cooking, which could be a reference to her now enjoying single life, but many found the double entendre amusing, Another had a strong response and 'spat my drink out' when Nigella uttered those words, but Nigella may have been referring to her 2013 split with Charles Saatchi, While one man simply called Nigella 'awful' for her saucy remark, she's currently single and spoke about doing what she likes. Another added: ‘Think Nigella’s lost it. Thin European-style pancakes topped with macerated strawberries. Miss Lawson was then seen tucking into her meal - while viewers turned to Twitter to say they couldn't believe what they were watching. Some even accused her of wasting licence fee payers' money. — Mark White (@chiswickalbion) November 16, 2015 Prep 5-10 min Cook 15 min (plus cooling time) Serves 4. 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Another had a strong response and 'spat my drink out' when Nigella uttered those words. For Nigella's new take on the classic Caeser salad, she prepared a dressing of anchovies, garlic and olive oil, which she spooned over half a lettuce. Nigella enraged the internet by putting an egg on baked lettuce and calling it a meal Chancer. Furthermore, and to the confoundment of viewers, she not only burnt it, … We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Baked lettuce. Quickly find recipes from your favourite current BBC programmes, or browse the archive of BBC recipes from shows gone by. But fans found the reference amusing, with many making jokes about the sultry chef's double entendres. Graphic designer famed for his VERY literal interpretation of Photoshop... Do YOU think childminders should let toddlers watch TV? 1 teaspoon garlic oil. '#Nigella what was that, baked lettuce and egg #SimplyNigella," one user said. One wrote: 'Tuned in a bit late, so I could be wrong, but that looks awfully like Nigella Lawson just did fried egg on a lettuce leaf', Nigella called it a 'bit of a culinary joke' but one woman posted 'it's not a culinary joke, it's a travesty'. However, there was outrage on Twitter over the bizarre recipe with commenters noting the 55-year-old had even managed to 'burn lettuce' - something they didn't realise was possible. She just baked a lettuce with anchovies, put a fried egg on top and called it a dish.”. Add butter, cook until foaming, then add stock, lemon rind and mint, simmer until reduced by half (4-5 minutes). ', Another outraged tweeter posted: 'As if Nigella is roasting some lettuce, putting a fried egg on top and can have the audacity to call it "delicious". “Fried egg over burnt lettuce with fish bits and toast. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. One user posted: 'Can we all agree Nigella is taking the p*** now and move on. 7 ounces (3/4 cup) smoked lardoons, or about 14 slices smoked bacon, cut into chunks Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Deselect All. In the first episode which aired at the beginning of November, she explained to the viewing public how to make avocado on toast. Juice 1/2 lemon. Train conductor captures snowy train tracks in Durham, Five sought in connection with aggravated burglary in Walthamstow, 'Jab by jab we will win this fight against Covid,' says Boris, Sudden moment Brazilian man is struck by lightning, Iran launch ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones during drill, Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty sends message from hospital, Boris Johnson gives latest coronavirus briefing from Downing Street. Tuck the herbs … Home economics lessons were wasted on Nigella. The chef made her version of a Caesar salad on her BBC show "Simply Nigella"and it did not go over easy with fans. Fried egg on warm lettuce and a slice of toast #SimplyNigella what a chef!! Delicious fresh, braised or sautéed, baby gem lettuce is the under-appreciated stalwart at the back of the fridge. Nigella and Saatchi split in 2013 after pictures emerged of Saatchi choking his wife outside Mayfair restaurant Scott's. SHE FRIED AN EGG AND PLOPPED IT ON "BAKED LETTUCE." so it's really nice for a wrap as you can hold it. Nigella will be back next week on BBC2, but what will she show us how to cook? Add the stock and continue to cook and turn the lettuces until the liquid has become syrupy. ', Miss Lawson called it a 'bit of a culinary joke' but one woman posted 'it's not a culinary joke, it's a travesty.'. For today's big little recipe, we are making four ingredient lettuce wraps. click here for more! Nigella Lawson's Caesar salad on Simply Nigella has enraged Twitter users after she 'put an egg on warm lettuce' 'She just baked a lettuce with … Others were thoroughly confused when they turned over and saw Nigella cooking the dish. snacks. I have a head of butter lettuce here, which is very soft and pliable. Nigella baked a lettuce on Tuesday night (Picture: BBC) Simply Nigella’s new take on the Caesar salad, simply didn’t go down will with her viewers. [quote]Anyone not laughing AT this is seriously missing something. The leaves are thick and firm with a stiff central rib. Woman reveals trick for checking and is shocked to discover her... Be careful what you ask for! Throughout the programme, Miss Lawson also appeared to making digs at her ex-husband, gallery owner Charles Saatchi. The comments below have not been moderated. Wash the lettuce and cut each head in half from root end to leaf tip. One man turned over during the football and posted: 'Switched over to hear Nigella say she is pleasing herself. CATEGORIES. Baby gem recipes: brilliant ways with lettuce. ', Another wrote: 'Nigella has burnt her lettuce. I didn't even know that was possible,' she put the lettuce in the oven with anchovies, While many questioned the decision to cook lettuce rather than have it raw, one simply wrote: 'Roast lettuce, are you made Nigella? The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 5. Food & Entertaining. Week three of Simply Nigella saw the 55-year-old making a Caesar salad with a brand new twist which, as you may expect, caused outrage on Twitter. VIDEO RECIPES. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Rubbing salt into the wound, popular quiz Only Connect was moved out of its usual slot for the show. She just baked a lettuce with anchovies, put a fried egg on top and called it a dish.. #simplynigella #madness — Sophie Bartholomew (@SophieaBart) November 16, 2015. Earlier in the show, Miss Lawson cooked oat pancakes with a raspberry sauce - which was a combination of frozen raspberries heated with honey. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. #SimplyNigella," another Twitter user said. breakfast. The sneaky food swaps that will help you cut 500 calories a... Khloe Kardashian's 'average' daily diet revealed:... Democratic Rep. Cicilline caught removing mask to sneeze, Brazil's army sends oxygen to Amazonas as hospitals run short, Met Police find shisha bar in West London with 29 people packed in, Man befriends local fox during lockdown and fattens it up feeding it, Bus in West Yorkshire loses control and slides down snowy hill, Chilling out! I didn't even know that was possible. Might not switch back.'. Deselect All. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. When Miss Lawson did not defend him against the press, he filed for divorce and she moved out of the marital home shortly afterwards with son Bruno. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. During Simply Nigella, the host seemed to show viewers how to make a dish that consisted of a fried egg on a baked lettuce leaf. Creamy vegan mac and cheese and bacon. Lay in a baking dish and pour over the stock. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Nigella's ginger and walnut carrot cake. dessert. Another said the meal was something their four-year-old could make. It's official, Nigella Lawson has lost it, She's put a Lettuce Leaf in the oven and with an egg on top is calling it a Caesar salad. One woman wrote: 'Fried egg over burnt lettuce with fish bits and toast. ', While others questioned her credentials as a chef. Brace yourself for the unashamed mother who's... Puppy love! The domestic goddess has been criticised on Twitter for taking the 'p***.' Published: 11:22 GMT, 17 November 2015 | Updated: 11:51 GMT, 17 November 2015. Others were thoroughly confused when they switched over to watch the TV show and saw Miss Lawson cooking the dish. While the majority of Caesar salads are made up of a white dressing mixed with fresh lettuce leaves, croutons and chicken, Nigella’s included half a lettuce baked in an oven with anchovies and garlic, topped off with a fried egg and piece of toast. FEATURED. She just baked a lettuce with anchovies, put a fried egg on top and called it a dish.’ Simply Nigella represents the chef’s comeback to the BBC. 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Airs Wednesday 27 July at 6pm on SBS. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? 1 egg. Add lettuce, turn occasionally until wilted (2-3 minutes), add peas and cook until just tender (4-5 minutes). Once you have the lettuce, the rest of the ingredients will come from your pantry. Their verdict was perhaps reflected in the viewing figures, which were 2.3million for the episode - the lowest for any opening episode of any of Miss Lawson's BBC shows in 10 years.. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, Ouch. 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese. Plonking a fried egg on top of baked lettuce leaves, Nigella Lawson breezily announced her creation was a "riff on Caesar salad". Food & Entertaining. dinner. Time for dinner for two at Nigella’s with … Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Petit Pois a la Francais. 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