10 essential Ottolenghi recipes (2024)

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by Malou Herkes

published on 27 May 2019

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There’s no denying that the way we cook has been utterly transformed by Yotam Ottolenghi. With vibrant ingredients, bold flavours and veg-centric recipes, he and his test kitchen team have ushered in a new era of home cooking. He has co-authored and published eightcookbooks, including Plenty,Jerusalem, and his latestbook Ottolenghi FLAVOUR,all packed with well-tested recipes that deliver on flavour every time. Here’s a round-up of some of Ottolenghi’sbest recipes, spanning smoother-than-smooth hummus, veggie sides, one-pot chicken, and some trulyinspired desserts.

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Spicy Mushroom Lasagne

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage

from Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

This is comfort food Ottolenghi-style; a rich, meat-free lasagne made with not one but four types of mushroom for an intense umami flavour. It’s just one of many mouth-watering mushroom recipes from his latest bookOttolenghi FLAVOUR, co-authored by Ixta Belfrage.

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Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

Ixta Belfrage, Yotam Ottolenghi

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Ottolenghi’s Hot Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Cold Yoghurt

by Yotam Ottolenghi

from Simple

A simple but striking sharing starter of spiced roasted tomatoes and creamy yoghurt. Ottolenghi recommends, “plenty of crusty sourdough or focaccia to mop it all up”.

From the book

Simple

Ottolenghi’s Courgette and Manouri Fritters

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Ramael Scully

from NOPI: The Cookbook

Manouri isa Greek ewe’s milk cheese that’s fantastic for frying or grilling, but Ottolenghi suggests usingfeta or halloumi if you can’t find it. The cheese is paired with summertime courgettes in these moreish fritters, with lime and cardamom soured cream for dipping.

From the book

NOPI: The Cookbook

Ottolenghi’s Beef Meatballs with Broad Beans and Lemon

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi

from Jerusalem

Spiced with Ottolenghi-stylesignature flavours, and braised in a pan with stock and tender broad beans, these meatballs make for a vibrant spring and summertime dish.

From the book

Jerusalem

Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi

from Jerusalem

Smooth, creamy hummus topped with melt-in-the-mouth spiced lamb and a zingy parsley salsa – this recipe takes everyone’s favourite dip to the next level.

From the book

Jerusalem

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Aubergine with Buttermilk Sauce

by Yotam Ottolenghi

from Plenty

This is an easy and colourful starter or side dish – roasted aubergine drizzled with a buttermilk-yoghurt sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate, za’atar and lemon thyme.

From the book

Plenty

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Chilli Fish with Tahini

by Yotam Ottolenghi

from Simple

A simple-to-make fish recipe cooked with a spicy tomato sauce and drizzledwith a tahini dressing. This dish is great for midweek evenings and perfect for a make-ahead dinner party centrepiece.

From the book

Simple

Ottolenghi’s Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Cardamom Rice

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi

from Jerusalem

“This chicken and rice casserole is the definition of comfort food”, says Ottolenghi, and we think he’s right. Cooked in one pot for depth of flavour and ease.

From the book

Jerusalem

Ottolenghi’s Persian Love Cakes

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh

from Sweet

Buckwheat, almond, yoghurt and nutmeg make upthese nutty and lightly spiced cakes, topped with pistachio and pomegranatefor a flavoursome and aesthetically pleasing bake.

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Sweet

Ottolenghi’s Cinnamon Pavlova, Praline Cream and Fresh Figs

by Helen Goh, Yotam Ottolenghi

from Sweet

This show-stopperdessert is one for a special occasion – with marshmallow-like meringue, juicy figs, dark chocolate and almonds, it’s a brilliantly unexpected twist on the classic pavlova.

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Sweet

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FAQs

How many recipes are in Ottolenghi Simple? ›

130 brilliantly simple, brand-new recipes from the bestselling author of Plenty, Plenty More, Jerusalem and Ottolenghi- The Cookbook.

What does Ottolenghi mean? ›

Ottolenghi is a toponymic surname of Jewish-Italian origin which was originally an Italianised form of Ettlingen. Notable people with the surname include: Emanuele Ottolenghi, Italian political scientist. Giuseppe Ottolenghi, Italian politician and military leader.

How many cookbooks does Ottolenghi have? ›

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He has co-authored and published eight cookbooks, including Plenty and Jerusalem, SIMPLE , FLAVOUR , and his latest, Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love. Ottolenghi is also a weekly columist for The Guardian.

Why is Ottolenghi famous? ›

Yotam Ottolenghi is a famous Israeli born British chef who is well known for his group of delis, as well as cookbooks and TV appearances.

Are Ottolenghi recipes difficult? ›

We cook a fair amount of Ottolenghi recipes at home, because he's one of the regular food writers in our regular newspaper (The Guardian). They are usually fairly simple recipes that focus on a good combination of flavours - even as home cooks, they're not nearly the most complicated things we make.

What is the best Ottolenghi? ›

Ottolenghi Classics
  • Roasted pumpkin wedges with chestnut, cinnamon & fresh bay leaves. ...
  • Roasted potatoes with caramel & Agen prunes. ...
  • Char-grilled sprouting broccoli with sweet tahini. ...
  • Cinnamon pavlova, praline cream and fresh figs (SWEET pg 291) ...
  • Green herb salad. ...
  • Roasted sweet potato with pecan and maple.

What religion is Ottolenghi? ›

Yotam Ottolenghi was born to Jewish parents in Jerusalem and raised in its Ramat Denya suburb, the son of Michael Ottolenghi, a chemistry professor at Hebrew University and Ruth Ottolenghi, a high school principal. He is of Italian Jewish and German Jewish descent and often spent his childhood summers in Italy.

Does Ottolenghi have a Michelin star? ›

So far, his books have sold 5 million copies, and Ottolenghi - although he has never even been awarded a Michelin star and without being considered a great chef - has successfully blended Israeli, Iranian, Turkish, French and, of course, Italian influences to create a genre that is (not overly) elegant, international, ...

What is Ottolenghi style food? ›

From this, Ottolenghi has developed a style of food which is rooted in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, but which also draws in diverse influences and ingredients from around the world.

Who owns Ottolenghi? ›

About us. Ottolenghi began in a small shop in Notting Hill, London in 2002. Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi were at the helm, creating a unique deli, restaurant, and bakery setting, which soon became a clear reflection of our obsessive relationship with food.

What is the most sold cookbook of all time? ›

Betty Crocker's Cookbook (originally called Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book) by Betty Crocker (1950) – approx. 65 million copies. When the Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book was published by the fictional Betty Crocker in 1950, its sales actually rivaled those of the Bible.

Are Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi still friends? ›

The chemistry between them was immediate, not least because of their common background; they have been fast friends ever since. In 2002, Tamimi joined Ottolenghi and Bar in opening the first Ottolenghi Deli.

Does Ottolenghi eat meat? ›

If anything, Mr. Ottolenghi — tall and dapper, with salt-and-pepper hair, half-rim glasses and a penchant for pink-striped button-downs and black sneakers — should be a vegetarian pinup. But here's the rub: he eats meat. Apparently this is enough to discredit him in the eyes of the most devout abstainers.

How rich is Ottolenghi? ›

Key Financials
Accounts20192021
Cash£1,336,712.00£1,688,812.00
Net Worth£1,543,770.00£2,583,579.00
Total Current Assets£1,938,410.00£3,162,953.00
Total Current Liabilities£406,652.00£612,500.00

Who is the CEO of Ottolenghi? ›

Emilio Foa, who was previously CEO of furniture retailer OKA and former CFO of fashion brand Burberry, became the first CEO of Ottolenghi Group in April. The move, Foa claims, allows Ottolenghi to focus on the creative side of the business, while he works on operational logistics, brand growth and marketing strategy.

How many recipes in a recipe book? ›

The standard expectation is that a cookbook should have between 70 and 100 recipes, but larger compendiums have at least 200.

How many recipes are in the Avatar cookbook? ›

The book takes place during the time of Avatar: The Last Airbender up to the early days of Republic City. It collects 62 recipes.

How many recipes are there in the whole world? ›

If every man, woman and child alive today made a new recipe for breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day of his/her 80 year life, we only get to 6.13 x 10^14 number of recipes.

How many recipes are in the One Piece cookbook? ›

It includes some forty recipes inspired by the canon, from the Baratie Arc to the Fish-Man Island Arc. A bonus feature, Sanji's Eye, includes information about Oda's own eating habits and the food typically served at his workstation and household.

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