Yotam Ottolenghi quotes - page 2

I always pan-fry sprouts - it retains texture and enhances flavour. (Yotam Ottolenghi)
I like to add something unusual to a dish. View quote
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I can't stand recipes that don't have background. View quote
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I do support people eating more vegetables. It's a good thing to do. View quote
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Healthy is in the eye of the beholder. View quote
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TV chefs are not responsible for people's consumption of fibre; this is not our job. View quote
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The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That's my idea of fun. View quote
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Stereotypical vegetarian food looks gray and brown. View quote
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In vast parts of the world, people don't eat meat. View quote
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There are tons of wonderful places to eat in London. View quote
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A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl. (Yotam Ottolenghi)
Many people struggle to make hummus that lives up to their expectations at home, and recreating a favourite brand or the stuff from your local deli is almost impossible. View quote
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The unlikely combination of potatoes and pasta does appear in some Italian recipes. View quote
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Souffles don't deserve their reputation as potential disasters. View quote
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Seasonality in winter doesn't have to mean sleep-inducing, stew-like, starchy casseroles. View quote
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The taste of any simple tomato-based salad is dependent on the quality of the tomatoes. View quote
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Like parents, cooks shouldn't have favourites, but some recipes inevitably shine more than others. View quote
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One man's trash is another man's treasure, and the by-product from one food can be perfect for making another. View quote
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Food can bring people together in a way nothing else could. View quote
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Celery leaves are an underused ingredient, most likely because supermarkets sell mostly leafless stalks. View quote
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The smells of slow cooking spread around the house and impart a unique warmth matched only by the flavour of the food. (Yotam Ottolenghi)
Breakfast is always the best time for something juicy, sweet and fresh - it just feels like the right way to open the day. There's no right way, though, when it comes to choosing the fruit. View quote
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As for pineapple, it's far more versatile than you might think, and certainly merits wider use than in Hawaiian pizzas and pina coladas and on cheesy cocktail sticks. View quote
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Most of my recipes start life in the domestic kitchen, and even those that start out in the restaurant kitchen have to go through the domestic kitchen. View quote
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Agave nectar is a good substitute for refined sugars. It has a relatively low glycaemic index, which means it doesn't cause quick rises in blood sugar levels. It also has a nice, mild flavour. View quote
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