"If I could write an entire book on deep frying, I absolutely would. This is how I cook, this is how I eat, this is how I show love to my family. Everything in there is stuff that my kids absolutely love. It's about balance because I think anything that's an extreme version of itself is dangerous."
"Food brings so much joy, and I think we live in a society and a culture where we are scared into believing that everything we do is bad for us and wrong. I just think it's taken the enjoyment out of life."
"She doesn't follow trends, she says. And I suppose I don't follow the rules. That is becoming very clear."
Nadiya Hussain's Quick Comforts cookbook defies current food trends emphasizing protein injections and sugar avoidance by featuring indulgent recipes including golden syrup dumplings, deep-fried cheese balls, and deep-fried cannelloni. Hussain emphasizes balance, including plant-based dal and noodle recipes alongside rich comfort foods, rejecting extreme dietary approaches. She critiques contemporary food culture for instilling fear and guilt around eating, believing this diminishes life's enjoyment. Hussain refuses to follow trends or rules, cooking according to her family's preferences and values. Her philosophy centers on food as a source of joy rather than anxiety, reflecting her evolution from Great British Bake Off champion to a cultural figure who prioritizes authentic, balanced living over conforming to restrictive dietary movements.
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