10 of the best recipes from Ottolenghi's Test Kitchen cookbooks (2024)

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by Lucy Hall

published on 7 August 2023

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In Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen, flavour knows no bounds and creativity really does reign supreme. It’s a hub of imagination where chefs and food experts work together to push the boundaries of flavour combinations and cooking techniques, all while staying true to Yotam Ottolenghi’s signature style, which focuses on bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and a celebration of vegetables.

From the freshest salads to the best pasta recipes, these dishes from the Test Kitchen cookbooks are a gastronomic adventure that combines vibrant ingredients and innovative techniques, always with a dash of the unexpected.

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Double Lemon Chicken with Cheat’s Preserved Lemon

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team

from Extra Good Things

An easy cheat’s preserved lemon adds sharpness to the sauce in this bold dish, featuring ultra-crispy panko-crusted chicken breasts.

From the book

Extra Good Things

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The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Fennel and Courgette Salad with Preserved Lemon Dressing

by Yotam Ottolenghi, The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Noor Murad

from OTK: Shelf Love

The mixture of courgette and preserved lemon makes this the perfect summer salad. If you need to save time, you can make the dressing in advance and mix everything together just before serving.

From the book

OTK: Shelf Love

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Shawarma Cauliflower with Green Tahini

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from Extra Good Things

A bold vegetarian alternative to the classic meat shawarma, you can add some oven fries to make this the ultimate shawarma vegan classic.

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Blackened Chicken with Caramel and Clementine Dressing

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from Extra Good Things

Finished with a sweet and spicy clementine sauce to contrast the charred crispy chicken, this dish is a showstopper at dinner parties.

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Rice Pilaf

by Yotam Ottolenghi, The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Noor Murad

from OTK: Shelf Love

The combination of warming spices and both fresh and dried mushrooms is where this dish gets its delicious flavour. Add beans or butternut squash to complete this meal.

From the book

OTK: Shelf Love

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Parmigiana Pie with Tomato Sauce

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from Extra Good Things

Breaded aubergine is layered with a rich tomato sauce and cheese, and topped with crispy shredded kataifi pastry for added texture.

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Mediterranean-style Fried Rice with Anchovy Lemon Dressing

by Yotam Ottolenghi, The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Noor Murad

from OTK: Shelf Love

There’s a depth and smokiness to this vegan pasta, brought about by the charred aubergines and the nutty tahini.

From the book

OTK: Shelf Love

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Confit Tandoori Chickpeas

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from OTK: Shelf Love

This dish can be mixed together and thrown in the oven, leaving you to get on with whatever else you need to do. Serve this easy and warming meal with chilled yoghurt and rice for maximum deliciousness.

From the book

OTK: Shelf Love

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Fig and Pistachio Salsa

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from Extra Good Things

This slow-cooked lamb shoulder with a fresh fig pistachio salsa is an impressive centrepiece for any dinner party or upgraded Sunday roast.

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen’s Dreamy Pasta and Beans with Halloumi and Rocket Pesto

by The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Team, Yotam Ottolenghi, Noor Murad

from Extra Good Things

An easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour. Replace the halloumi with other grated cheese if you like, such as pecorino or Parmesan, or leave it out completely and use veggie stock for a completely vegan meal.

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10 of the best recipes from Ottolenghi's Test Kitchen cookbooks? ›

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Ottolenghi Comfort, the new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley.

What is the title of Ottolenghi's latest cookbook? ›

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Ottolenghi Comfort, the new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley.

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.

What was Ottolenghi's first cookbook? ›

His debut cookery book Ottolenghi: The Cookbook was published in 2008.

What is Ottolenghi famous for? ›

Since Ottolenghi's rise to popularity he has written 10 books that are highly regarded amongst the general public and chefs alike. Each book encompasses his ethos of championing flavour combinations and are known for their striking covers.

What is the number one selling cookbook of all time? ›

Betty Crocker's Cookbook (originally called Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book) by Betty Crocker (1950) – approx. 65 million copies.

What is the oldest cookbook still in print? ›

The first recorded cookbook that is still in print today is Of Culinary Matters (originally, De Re Coquinaria), written by Apicius, in fourth century AD Rome. It contains more than 500 recipes, including many with Indian spices.

Are Ottolenghi recipes complicated? ›

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.

Does Ottolenghi do dinner? ›

We serve lunch, pre theatre and dinner menus, with a low-intervention wine list and co*cktails that change according to the availability of house shrubs and seasonal spices.

How many recipes make a good cookbook? ›

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

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.

Is Ottolenghi vegan? ›

The guy's an omnivore but his recipes are overwhelmingly vegetarian and vegan. His vegetarian (not vegan) cookbook Plenty< spent years near the top of Britain's bestseller lists.

Does Ottolenghi have a restaurant in New York? ›

Share All sharing options for: Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Has No Plans to Expand to America Anytime Soon. London-based chef and cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi will not be opening in New York, or anywhere outside of London for that matter, in the foreseeable future.

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.

Which is better, Nopi or Rovi? ›

If you can't get into Nopi, Rovi is second best.” Two choices, buy the cookbook and pull your hair out trying to make the dishes or just go to the source and eat at one of Ottolenghi's restaurant. Every visit is an experience in...

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

What is the most prestigious cookbook award? ›

Considered the gold standard among cookbook awards, the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Cookbook Awards have been presented for more than 25 years to promote quality and creativity in writing and publishing, and to expand the public's awareness of culinary literature.

What is Julia Child's cookbook called? ›

Mastering the Art of French Cooking is a two-volume French cookbook written by Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, both from France, and Julia Child, from the United States.

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