Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love; Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer
Yotam Ottolenghi
Synopsis "Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love; Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer "
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author and his superteam of chefs, this is Ottolenghi unplugged: 85+ irresistible recipes for flexible, everyday home cooking that unlock the secrets of your pantry, fridge, and freezer ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Epicurious, Serious Eats Led by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, the revered team of chefs at the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen gives everyday home cooks the accessible yet innovative Middle Eastern-inspired recipes they need to put dinner on the table with less stress and less fuss in a convenient, flexibound package. With fit-for-real-life chapters like "The Freezer Is Your Friend," "That One Shelf in the Back of Your Pantry," and "Who Does the Dishes?" (a.k.a. One-Pot Meals), Shelf Love teaches readers how to flex with fewer ingredients, get creative with their pantry staples, and add playful twists to familiar classics. All the signature Ottolenghi touches fans love are here--big flavors, veggie-forward appeal, diverse influences--but are distilled to maximize ease and creative versatility. These dishes pack all the punch and edge you expect from Ottolenghi, using what you've got to hand--that last can of chickpeas or bag of frozen peas--without extra trips to the grocery store. Humble ingredients and crowd-pleasing recipes abound, including All-the-Herbs Dumplings with Caramelized Onions, Mac and Cheese with Za'atar Pesto, Cacio e Pepe Chickpeas, and Crispy Spaghetti and Chicken. With accessible recipe features like MIYO (Make It Your Own) that encourage ingredient swaps and a whimsical, lighthearted spirit, the fresh voices of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen will deliver kitchen confidence and joyful inspiration to new and old fans alike.
Yotam Ottolenghi es un chef, restaurador y escritor de libros de cocina nacido en Jerusalen, Israel, en 1968. Antes de dedicarse profesionalmente a la cocina, estudio Literatura Comparada en la Universidad de Tel Aviv. Posteriormente se traslado a Londres, donde estudio en Le Cordon Bleu y comenzo su carrera culinaria.
Ottolenghi se hizo conocido por una cocina inspirada en sabores del Mediterraneo y de Oriente Medio, caracterizada por el uso abundante de verduras, hierbas, especias y combinaciones de ingredientes poco convencionales. En Londres desarrollo una reconocida cadena de restaurantes y tiendas de comida que llevan su nombre, ademas de participar en proyectos como NOPI y ROVI.
Como escritor, ha publicado numerosos libros de cocina que han alcanzado reconocimiento internacional. Entre ellos se encuentran Plenty, Jerusalem, Simple, Flavour y Comfort. Sus libros combinan recetas accesibles con una presentacion cuidada y un fuerte enfasis en el sabor.
Ottolenghi vive en Londres con su familia y continua trabajando como chef, restaurador y autor. Su estilo ha contribuido a popularizar una cocina colorida y basada en vegetales, incorporando ingredientes y tecnicas de distintas tradiciones culinarias. En Ottolenghi SIMPLE TOO, publicado en 2026, vuelve a centrarse en recetas sencillas para la cocina cotidiana.