1 / 7Ottolenghi Comfort: A Cookbook
Ottolenghi Comfort: A Cookbook brings Yotam Ottolenghi’s comfort-food approach to more than 100 recipes shaped by childhood memories and global influences. It ranges from lower-effort dishes to recipes suited to a longer cooking session, so it may appeal to cooks seeking familiar foundations with creative flavour combinations.
At a glance
- More than 100 recipes by Yotam Ottolenghi and co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley.
- The collection includes pasta, soup, potato dishes, crepes, hummus, lamb meatloaf, ramen, savoury rugelach, and chocolate mousse.
- The listing describes a mix of low-lift recipes and dishes that take an afternoon to prepare.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad range of comfort-food ideas, including both familiar dishes and more inventive combinations.
- A mix of shorter and more involved recipes gives cooks options for different amounts of available time.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Appetite by Random House |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 8 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0525610111 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0525610113 |
| Weight listed | 1.38 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.19 x 2.82 x 27.69 cm |
What to know before buying
- The collection includes both low-lift recipes and recipes that may occupy an afternoon. Customer feedback is mixed on ease, with some finding the recipes less easy for home cooks, and notes that specialty ingredients and unusual combinations may call for flexibility.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Ottolenghi fans looking for a substantial collection of comfort-food recipes.
- Home cooks interested in globally influenced flavours and both quicker and more involved cooking projects.
Less suited to
- Cooks who need recipes based only on readily available ingredients or want every dish to be especially simple.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the recipes, flavour, and photography, while also noting that some dishes can feel challenging for home cooks and may call for specialty ingredients or unusual combinations. That balance matters here: the book offers a wide-ranging set of comfort-food ideas, but buyers seeking uncomplicated recipes with easy-to-find ingredients may need to be selective. The rating distribution is mostly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes and their original style.
- Customers describe the flavours and food photography positively.
Negative themes
- Some customers find the recipes less easy for home cooks.
- Some customers raise concerns about specialty-ingredient availability and combinations that may seem unusual.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback differs on recipe difficulty, with some finding recipes manageable and others less straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are in Ottolenghi Comfort?
The listing describes more than 100 recipes.
Are all the recipes quick to make?
No. The listing describes both low-lift recipes and recipes that can take an afternoon.
What kinds of dishes are included?
Examples named in the listing include pasta, soup, potatoes, crepes, hummus, lamb meatloaf, ramen, savoury rugelach, and chocolate mousse.
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