A warm and charming host with the most soothing voice ever, a very cozy aesthetic in the kitchen, and achievable but still Instagram-worthy recipes!

Former winner of The Great British Bake Off Nadiya Hussain guides viewers through creating a range of baked goods, from savory to sweet and everything in between. Nadiya made her reputation as a dessert chef, including making the late Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday cake. In this solo show, she showcases her creations and brings on a guest baker every episode to present their own signature dish.  

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Putting her own twist on British staples, such as the classic tea time biscuit, she also delves into different styles and origins of cuisine, like a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras king cake. As she cooks, she shares her thoughts with the viewer on a range of subjects. For instance, she discusses finding time to cook for your family as a working mother, discovering baking as her “happy place,” and anecdotes from her upbringing in a Bangladeshi family in England.  

As a baker myself, I love finding new cooking shows, especially baking-centered ones! I always enjoy watching professional bakers create delicious and visually stunning desserts. They’re great for finding inspiration for new recipe ideas and techniques. It’s a bonus if they’re also easy to recreate at home. Nadiya Bakes doesn’t disappoint! The episodes are each unique and cover a wide range of topics. I love the “Baking on a Budget” episode…it’s proof that you don’t need to work outside your means to create bakery-quality treats and staples.  

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What sets the show apart for me is that special cozy cottage tea-time vibe you get with the British. Nadiya’s Bangladeshi background also allows for an additional cultural perspective. Her stories from her childhood are fun to hear. Nadiya Bakes is definitely a show I could watch with my mom and grandma, and we would each find something different to love about it. I highly recommend this show as an easy and comforting watch that’s right for the whole family.