In 'Plenty,' Yotam Ottolenghi invites readers into a vibrant world of vegetarian cuisine that celebrates the richness of fruits and vegetables. With inventive recipes infused with Middle Eastern flavors, each dish tells a story of inspiration and creativity. Ottolenghi’s approach transforms everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals, making plant-based cooking accessible and exciting. From roasted squash with tahini to vibrant salads bursting with color, this cookbook redefines what vegetarian cooking can be. Discover how to elevate simple ingredients into delectable dishes that will impress even the most fervent meat lovers.
By Yotam Ottolenghi
Published: 2011
"‘Cooking is about creating something delicious for those you love.’"
A vegetarian cookbook from the author of Jerusalem Cookbook and other Ottolenghi cookbooks: A must-have collection of 120 vegetarian recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi featuring exciting flavors and fresh combinations that will become mainstays for readers and eaters looking for a brilliant take on vegetables. Mastering the art of French cooking the Yotam Ottolenghi way: One of the most exciting talents in the cooking world, Yotam Ottolenghi's food inspiration comes from his Cordon Bleu training, Mediterranean background, and his unapologetic love of ingredients. "My approach can be the opposite to traditional French cooking, where everything is a little bit uniform and you work hard to process a sauce into the most fine and homogenous thing. I go the other way and use spices, herbs and other ingredients to create a sense of surprise." Not a vegetarian himself, his approach to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on freshness and seasonality, and drawn from the diverse food cultures represented in London. The Plenty cookbook: Plenty is the cookbook that launched Yotam Ottolenghi from a fabulous chef, London restaurant owner, and British newspaper columnist to an international food celebrity. In the Plenty cookbook, Yotam puts a spotlight on vegetarian restaurant-caliber recipes that every home cook can make. A vibrant photo accompanies every recipe in this visually stunning Ottolenghi cookbook. Essential for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike! The Plenty cookbook is indispensable for every home library.
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“‘Cooking is about creating something delicious for those you love.’”
Plenty
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Yotam Ottolenghi is an acclaimed Israeli-British chef, food writer, and cookbook author, renowned for his vibrant, vegetable-centric dishes that celebrate Middle Eastern cuisine. He is the co-owner of several celebrated restaurants in London, including NOPI and Ottolenghi. His notable works include 'Plenty,' 'Jerusalem' (co-authored with Sami Tamimi), 'Nopi,' and 'Simple.' Ottolenghi's writing style is characterized by its enthusiasm for flavor and texture, combined with accessible recipes that invite home cooks to explore bold, aromatic ingredients.
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