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Quotes from Nadiya Hussain

Growing up, I didn't see that many Muslims on TV and we don't see many now. But essentially I am a mother and that's the job I know best.
~ Nadiya Hussain
Saying it out loud as a child is scary, but saying I felt unstable out loud as an adult with children was really scary. The fear of losing your children stops you from saying anything. It's a never-ending battle.
~ Nadiya Hussain
The only reason we had an oven at home was because it came attached to the cooker. Mum would keep her frying pans in there and anything else that would fit. Storage was its only use.
~ Nadiya Hussain
Sometimes when I'm making a potato salad I don't boil my own potatoes, I take them straight out of a can.
~ Nadiya Hussain
Traditionally baklava is made by using honey - but I'm making it extra sweet and extra sticky by using golden syrup.
~ Nadiya Hussain
Nut butters are so versatile, especially peanut, and whenever I run out, I just make my own. It's cheaper and easier.
~ Nadiya Hussain
I really want my daughter to see that she can go out to work, but equally I want my sons to see it.
~ Nadiya Hussain
Most summers we went to Bangladesh and stayed in Grandad's village, filled with relatives. I'm one of 67 grandchildren.
~ Nadiya Hussain