One of the most amazing things about this dish is that it takes the lowly onion, the everyday, mundane onion, and turns it into heaven -- even for people who don't like onions.

The BBC culinary star Nigella Lawson believes in no-stress simplicity, involving her friends and family in setting the table for a simple yet festive meal rather than overwhelming her guests with hors d'oeuvres, fanciful dishes and elaborately 'gourmet' holiday recipes.