Not Quite Nigella

Hello! I'm Lorraine Elliott, the founder of Not Quite Nigella, a blog dedicated to food and travel. Here, I share my favorite recipes, reviews of restaurants, and my exciting culinary journeys as I explore diverse cuisines from all over the globe. xxx

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Top 5 Mother's Day Lunch Menu Recipes

6 days ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Create a wonderful Mother's Day lunch or dinner with this 5 course menu. Start with some easy grilled scallops, then a delicious main of sticky lamb ribs that fall off the bone with sesame roasted broccolini. Pair these with the softest, buttery Parker House bread rolls and finish with Crepes Suzette! Celebrate Mothers Day in style with these recipes. 1 - Grilled Scallops Start your meal with one of the easiest entrees.
Chocolate Ripple Cake

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Chocolate Ripple Cake Recipe »This chocolate ripple cake recipe is a classic icebox cake that is so simple to make. But my version of this cake is different and fancies it up a little while still keeping it simple. We also use a stabilised cream to ensure that the cake stays firm plus we dip it in chocolate liqueur for some extra chocolatey flavour.
Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter Recipe »Do you want to wow your mother or someone special on Mother's Day or another occasion? This salami rose charcuterie platter looks fussy but I promise it isn't. It takes less than 15 minutes to put this entire spread together. This gorgeous salami and cheese bouquet is perfect for a party or picnic spread. This is a pushy idea Dear Reader!I was surprised at how easily the salami roses came together as if my magic.
Pandan Panna Cotta

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Pandan Panna Cotta Recipe »You may have tried a panna cotta dessert but have you tried pandan panna cotta? This restaurant quality version of panna cotta takes a regular panna cotta and infuses it with South East Asian flavours of pandan.
Mothers Day Flower Recipe Ideas

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

It's Mother's Day coming up and while flowers are expensive but how about making your own flower themed Mother's day dessert? From the Mimosa cake that mimics the beautiful flowers of wattle to a cake that looks like a giant carnation to a whole bouquet of cupcakes we have something for you.
Butter Chicken Recipe

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Butter Chicken Recipe »This butter chicken recipe is something special. It comes from my friend Divya who has been making it for 20 years now - she is known for her butter chicken among other delicious Indian dishes. This butter chicken can be done in 2 parts and has very little active time and the delectable sauce comes together in around 15 minutes. But there's a couple of tips to making this a restaurant quality butter chicken but for an affordable price.
Pistachio Cookie Recipe

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Pistachio Cookie Recipe »These pistachio chocolate chip cookies are utterly moreish and come with a warning label.
Taco Salad Recipe

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Taco Salad Recipe »This Mexican inspired taco salad is healthy, easy to make and economical. It makes enough taco salad for 4 hungry people and is full of the goodness of lean beef mince, avocado, lettuce, tomato and a delicious lower fat salad dressing. I'll also share my secret tip for cooking the mince so that the fat drains away easily! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader. I've been making this Mexican taco salad for the last few weeks and I cannot stop.
Scoglitti Sicily Wine Olive Oil

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Today on our Sicilian Food Tour we visit Tenuta Bastonca winery, home to Sicily's only DOCG wine with renowned sommelier Giovanni Carbone as our guide. We wander through the vineyards, taste grapes on the vine, see the barrel ageing rooms and have a leisurely, long lunch with matching wine. If you take a moment to listen while you're in the barrel room for Tenuta Bastonca organic winery you'll notice something very different happening here.
Top 5 Recipes Using Pistachio Cream

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Who doesn't love pistachio cream? This essential ingredient for the Dubai chocolate has become a staple in so many homes but did you know that you can make so many delicious other desserts with it?