Nigellissima

In this first show Nigella introduces us to her love of Italian food through a spectacular yet simple Sicilian pasta with tomatoes, garlic and almonds; a mid week family feast of Tagliata - a juicy steak cut into thin slices - served with crisp, fluffy Tuscan fries. And then there's Nigella's 'eggs in purgatory' - a late night fiery dish inspired by her early party days in Florence.

Nigella shares the secrets of her celebratory, yet simple Italian roast chicken, served alongside a sunny saffron orzotto.

Nigella treats her friends to an Italian-style supper of pork loin stuffed with Parma ham and oregano, served alongside her speedy mock mash.

Nigella reveals a secret passion for one of the tastes of Italy with her dark liquorice pudding, before introducing us to the joys of fregola.

A girls' night in sees Nigella rustling up a super quick dish of squid and prawns with marjoram and chilli.

Nigella treats her guests to a feast of lamb chops with mint, chilli and golden potatoes, served alongside roasted red onions with fennel and basil.