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 by myself and fellow bloggers. Get ready to spread your wings, there’s some fun inspiration here!
Ottolenghi recipes to wake up your menu plan
Yotam Ottolenghi is the Israeli-British chef who made Middle Eastern flavors a must-have in modern kitchens. His recipes are all about big, bold flavors ~ with spices like sumac and za’atar, loads of fresh herbs, and veggies that steal the show. Think creamy tahini drizzles, perfectly roasted eggplant, and slow-cooked meats packed with warmth and depth. If you’re into colorful, flavor-packed food, Ottolenghi is your guy.
Ottolenghi has been an inspiration to me since the earliest days of this site. When I feel like I’m in a cooking rut I ALWAYS turn to him. All I have to do is flip through any one of his many cookbooks to find something exciting to make. Here are just a few examples of his amazing creativity.
Index of Ottolenghi recipes
- Ottolenghi recipes to wake up your menu plan
- RED PEPPER AND BAKED EGG GALETTES
- STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH PINE NUT SALSA
- LOUISE CAKE WITH PLUM AND COCONUT
- MUSTARDY CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
- FRIED OLIVES WITH SPICY YOGURT
- YOTAM OTTOLENGHI’S WINTER SLAWS
- HUMMUS WITH TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS
- MEJADRA (basmati rice and lentils)
- ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY BREADCRUMBS
- CHICKEN WITH CARDAMOM RICE
- COD CAKES IN TOMATO SAUCE
- HUMMUS WITH LAMB
- EGGPLANT WITH YOGURT SAUCE
- SOFT GLAZED GINGERBREAD COOKIES
- ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CLEMENTINES
- SAFFRON CHICKEN HERB SALAD
- OTTOLENGHI’S CREAMY HUMMUS
- YOTAM OTTOLENGHI’S FLOURLESS COCONUT CAKE
- CRUSHED LENTILS WITH TAHINI AND CUMIN
- TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI BURGERS
- PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD
RED PEPPER AND BAKED EGG GALETTES
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH PINE NUT SALSA
MEJADRA (basmati rice and lentils)
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY BREADCRUMBS
CHICKEN WITH CARDAMOM RICE
COD CAKES IN TOMATO SAUCE
HUMMUS WITH LAMB
Ottolenghi’s Cauliflower cake! OMG! Made it the other day and I swear it changed my life 🙂
I haven’t tried that one yet, it’s on my (very long) list 🙂
Just made that this week, my mother loved it, too, and insisted I make sure my sister had the recipe as well!
Absolutely lovely round up! I love Yotam’s food. It’s a good thing I live a 2 hour train ride from London, otherwise I’d be there everyday!
Hi Sue,
I’v been off line for about 1-1/2 months. Now I can’t get to your recipes. There are so many ads on this site that I can’t control them. I’m surprised that I can even type this to you. I’m sad about this, I love your stuff!
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Hey Joyce, I appreciate your taking the time to let me know how you feel. I’m not sure most readers think about the fact that we bloggers work such long hours (I’m at the grocery store, in the kitchen, behind my camera, or at my desk 15 hours a day, and I don’t get a salary 🙂 So these ads are really the main source of income for me, and I do try to keep them under control, but it’s not easy. I keep tweaking the settings to see if I can strike a balance. Is there a particular type that annoys you? I might be able to try to work with that. And believe me, I know how you feel, I’ve been there on other sites and felt the same thing!
Oh Sue! Not only you are a great cook, you also have the charisma to bring up other people’s work and have us enjoy that, too! What a woman!
Thanks Alexandra <3
Ooooooh my! I want to eat everything on the screen, but I wouldn’t know where to start. Lol. Pinning … because YUM!
Gorgeous recipes!! Always love inspiration to try cooking something new!!
When I feel like I’m in a rut, I open up one of his books ~ works every time 🙂
Wow!! These photos look incredible! I can’t even pick one that is my favorite because they are all my favorite!
Omgosh Sue…I’m in love with ALL of the possibilities happening here! Cleary, I need to add these to my “make that” list! Pinning these for sure! Thanks for sharing 🙂
His recipes are so unique, and so different from each other, too, it’s truly a joy to explore his work.
He is one of my faves for that reason too! His food is fresh, unique and beautiful to look at! Glad to stumble upon your blog!
Welcome in Lygia, glad to meet a fellow Ottolenghi fan 🙂
What a great collection of recipes, they all look amazing! I am especially loving the turkey and zucchini meatballs, they look delicious!
I can attest, those are awesome 🙂
I would not hesitate to make, bake and/or cook each and every recipe listed here, knowing it would be a big hit! Thanks for sharing all this lovely inspiration – Ottolenghi set the bar sky high!
Thanks Tricia!