London based, Israeli born chef Yotam Ottolenghi is just a genius, plain and simple ~ he never fails to tempt me out of my comfort zone in the kitchen. Here are some of my favorite Ottolenghi recipes, as recreated…
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You don’t have to be on a gluten free diet to appreciate Yotam Ottolenghi’s Flourless Coconut Cake ~ this super moist, super decadent pound cake is completely grain free and a must try.…
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s Fried Olives with Spicy Yogurt ~ are you ready for a new taste sensation? The olives are crispy on the outside, warm and juicy inside, the yogurt is cool and creamy, and the herb sauce is…
Saffron Chicken & Herb Salad is a unique and explosive combination of flavors — I guarantee it’s like no other chicken salad you’ve ever had! Even after several years of food blogging I never find myself bored or out…
Ziti with Sausage Lemon and Sage explodes with earthy, vibrant flavor, and is equally wonderful with or without the sausage. This is easy comfort food the whole family loves! Writing the title for a recipe can be a little…
Hummus with Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs ~ I made a meal out of my favorite creamy hummus appetizer simply by topping it with tender turkey meatballs lightened up with fresh shredded zucchini. It doesn’t get any better than hummus. …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pomelo Salad from the great Yotam Ottolenghi. Wake up everybody at your table with this unique salad. Oh my gosh, do you need a little perking up in the kitchen these days? Are you all…
This unique Pink Grapefruit and Watercress Salad is delicious and packed with nutrition. I grew up with a meat and potatoes kind of mom. She was a great cook, but she specialized in chops, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, that kind…
Crushed Lentils with Tahini and Cumin ~ if you love hummus, you might want to try this warm lentil appetizer from Yotam Ottolenghi ~ this Middle Eastern dip has lots of flavor and texture! This is my second attempt…
The other day I got an unexpected delivery from Amazon…my thoughtful husband ordered me a copy of Plenty More, Yotem Ottolenghi’s new book! I couldn’t be more excited…his Jerusalem is the most inspiring cookbook I have ever owned. Ever. …
This Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Cardamom Rice is a Yotam Ottolenghi recipe, and probably the most requested meal in my house ~ it’s a must-make! I will say right from the start that this meal is spectacular, very…
This is fast food straight from the streets, and pages, of Jerusalem the city, and Jerusalem the cookbook. I’ve made lots of the stunning dishes from this book, and this will make the fourth I’ve blogged about. Sabih is…
Roasted Chicken with Clementines is a masterful Yotam Ottolenghi recipe from his seminal cookbook, Jerusalem. This easy chicken dinner has layer upon layer of flavor punctuated by those gorgeous charred clementines! Here’s another tribute to the new cookbook Jerusalem…
This Basmati and Wild Rice with chickpeas, currants and herbs is a naturally vegan and gluten free rice pilaf, and makes a stunning side dish or hearty vegetarian main course. I’ve been going crazy for Indian and Middle Eastern…