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About the author
Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi is an Israeli-British chef, restaurateur, and food writer. Alongside Sami Tamimi, he is the co-owner of nine delis and restaurants in London and Bicester Village and the author of several bestselling cookbooks, including Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Plenty, Jerusalem, and Simple. His books focus on vibrant, produce-driven dishes and accessible yet flavorful cooking that appeal to home cooks looking to incorporate fresh ingredients and distinctive flavor combinations into everyday meals. The recipes bridge traditional Middle Eastern and international influences with clear instructions suitable for both novice and experienced kitchen cooks. For those getting started with his work, titles such as Jerusalem: A Cookbook and Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook offer practical entry points into his style, while books like Plenty More and Ottolenghi Flavor provide deeper exploration into vegetable-focused cooking and complex seasonings.
💬 What our editors say about Yotam Ottolenghi's books
“Priceless for adventurous home cooks willing to source specialized ingredients and tackle multifaceted flavor profiles, this regional cookbook may frustrate those seeking quick, weeknight-friendly meals with standard pantry…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Jerusalem: A Cookbook
“For readers who prefer detailed historical context or narrative-driven food writing, this collection may feel overly functional and visually oriented. It does not suit those seeking strict dietary restrictions or traditional…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook
“This book excels as a record of creative process at Nopi, showcasing unusual pairings like miso with molasses or star anise with sumac. It offers a distinct flavor profile differing from standard Middle Eastern cooking for those…”
Eatbook Family editorial team, Cookbook desk · on Nopi: The Cookbook
📋 Editions by Yotam Ottolenghi in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocina Simple / Ottolenghi Simple | 2020 | Salamandra | — | 9788416295159 |
| Ottolenghi Simple: A Cookbook | 2018 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607749165 |
| Jerusalem: A Cookbook | 2012 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607743941 |
| Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook | 2020 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9780399581755 |
| Nopi: The Cookbook | 2015 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607746232 |
| Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi [A Baking Book] | 2017 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607749141 |
| Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi | 2014 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607746218 |
| Ottolenghi: The Cookbook | 2013 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781607744184 |
| Essential Ottolenghi [Special Edition, Two-Book Boxed Set]: Plen | 2019 | Ten Speed Press | — | 9781984858337 |
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