Ottolenghi Cookbooks
All titles are by Yotam Ottolenghi, the influential chef and author credited with transforming modern home cooking with vibrant, Middle Eastern-inspired flavour combinations and innovative vegetable-centric recipes. His books are globally acclaimed and have become staples for home cooks seeking bold, flavour-rich, accessible dishes.
Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi — Everyday Easy Recipes
Explore 130 brilliant recipes from world-renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi, designed to make vibrant, flavour-packed cooking effortless at home. Ottolenghi Simple focuses on dishes that are “simple” in at least one way — whether that means ready in 30 minutes or less, made with 10 ingredients or fewer, one-pot meals, pantry staples or options prepared ahead of time.
From bright salads and satisfying weeknight mains to spectacular desserts, this book brings vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired flavours into the everyday kitchen while keeping technique accessible. With stunning photography and clear instructions, it’s a must-have for home cooks who love bold flavour without fuss.
Perfect for: quick dinners, easy entertaining, beginners & seasoned cooks alike.
Highlights: time-savvy meals, minimal prep dishes, pantry-friendly recipes.
Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love — Everyday Pantry Cooking
Turn your pantry, fridge and freezer into creative cooking inspiration with Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love. Authored by Yotam Ottolenghi alongside the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team led by Noor Murad, this book transforms humble ingredients — from forgotten tins to leftover greens — into flavourful, innovative meals.
This cookbook champions relaxed, flexible home cooking, teaching you how to cook intuitively with what you already have. Full of practical tips, swap-outs and adaptable recipes, it’s designed for real kitchens and real life. Expect dishes that balance bold seasonings, vibrant veg and satisfying comfort — all rooted in Ottolenghi’s signature flavour-driven style.
Perfect for: pantry maestros, leftover re-imagining, everyday cooking inspiration.
Highlights: flexible recipes, pantry solutions, everyday eats.
Ottolenghi Comfort — Soul-Nourishing Recipes & Stories
Dive into comfort food with incredible depth of flavour in Ottolenghi Comfort, where Yotam Ottolenghi — joined by Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller and Tara Wigley — brings over 100 evocative recipes that celebrate food, home and shared moments around the table.
This book focuses on dishes that feel like a warm hug: from warming pastas and traybakes to rich soups, vibrant curries and nostalgic bakes. Each recipe combines Ottolenghi’s signature global flavour sensibilities with heart-warming comfort classics reimagined for everyday cooking. With personal stories woven throughout, Comfort is as much about connection as it is about cooking.
Perfect for: soul-soothing meals, family dinners, seasonal feasts.
Highlights: global comfort food, rich flavour combinations, cooking with heart.
