Yotam Ottolenghi quotes - page 3

Good asparagus needs minimal treatment and is best eaten with few other ingredients. (Yotam Ottolenghi)
The combination of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice lifts the spirits in winter. View quote
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Even in the busiest kitchen, there's always a point at the end of the day when you go home. View quote
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The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries. View quote
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A great ratatouille is one in which the vegetables interact with each other but are still discernible from each other. The trick is to cook them just right: not over, not under. View quote
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Date syrup is a natural sweetener that has wonderful richness and treacly depth; I drizzle it over semolina porridge. View quote
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Food was always important in my family, but I didn't think of it as a vocation until a later point in life. View quote
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I am sure that in the story of Adam and Eve, the forbidden fruit was a fig and not an apple, pear or anything else. View quote
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Pizza was made for television in so many ways: it is easy to heat up, easy to divide and easy to eat in a group. It is easy to enjoy, easy to digest and easy-going. It is so Italian! View quote
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One of the troubles with food is that people take themselves too seriously. This is why I'm very happy for people to change my recipes, alter them, replace one ingredient for another. View quote
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Just-poached vegetables show off their natural attributes, and taste fresh and light in a way you never get with roasting or frying. (Yotam Ottolenghi)
You dont need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet. View quote
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