Plus, find out what Nadiyas go-to meal would be if she only had one left.
Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is… What is always in your fridge?
“Cheese, oat milk, chiles, coriander, dark chocolate, yeast.”
Is there a kitchen tool that you’ve got the option to’t live without?
Nothing is worse than a blunt knife in the kitchen.
It needs to be sharp to be effective!"
(Check outour picks for the best chef’s knives.)
Did you discover any new baking recipes during England’s lockdowns?
“I’ve loved experimenting with sourdough.
I haven’t killed my starter yet and that is always a plus.”
(Learnhow to make your own sourdough starter.)
What food says ‘home’ to you?
My mum only ever made it for special celebrations like Eid, so it was a real treat.
What’s your if-I-only-had-one-meal-left meal?
“Fish and chips, straight from the chippy [a British fish-and-chip shop].
Always with a pickled onion, mushy peas and curry sauce.
No washing up afterward!”
What do the words ‘eating well’ mean to you?
“Eating well for me means color.
If I have a rainbow on my plate, I am usually happy.
As a family we strive to eat a rainbow for as many meals as possible.”
(We think Nadiya would love ourEat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella.)
(Yes, hey!)
What advice do you have for time-crunched weeknight dinners?
“Take the pressure off!
Meals don’t have to be ‘special’ every night.
They can be leftovers that have been reheated.
Or they could be a home-cooked meal out of the freezer.
That is what makes eating special sometimes.”
(Check outthese healthy casseroles that are freezer-friendly.)
What’s the coolest thing you’ve learned so far?
“I visited a farm that supplies almost all of the UK’s mushrooms,Monaghan Mushrooms.
They produce nearly2,000tons a week.
It was a revelation!
EatingWellhas always promoted sustainability.
What environmental issue speaks to you the most?
