Ottolenghi: The Cookbook
Ottolenghi: The Cookbook brings together 140 recipes inspired by Mediterranean culinary traditions, with influences from Jerusalem, California, Italy and North Africa. Its recipe mix includes fish and meat dishes alongside cakes and breads, making it a broad choice for cooks seeking vibrant flavours rather than a single-ingredient or dietary focus.
At a glance
- 140 recipes drawing on Mediterranean traditions and culinary influences from Jerusalem, California, Italy and North Africa.
- The described selection spans fish and meat dishes as well as cakes and breads.
- Customer feedback describes the recipes as delicious and easy to follow, and also praises the book's photos.
Reference price: $40.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide recipe mix offers options across savoury dishes, baking, fish and meat.
- Reportedly clear, easy-to-follow recipes may suit cooks looking to try flavour-focused dishes at home.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Appetite by Random House |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 3 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0449015777 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0449015773 |
| Weight listed | 1.26 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.07 x 2.92 x 27.64 cm |
| Number of recipes | 140 recipes |
|---|---|
| Inspirations | Mediterranean |
What to know before buying
- The publisher's description says the recipes reflect the authors' upbringings in Jerusalem. It does not specify dietary suitability, preparation times or difficulty for individual recipes, so consult the recipe details if those factors matter.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cooks interested in Mediterranean-inspired recipes with influences beyond one regional cuisine.
- Readers who want a cookbook spanning main dishes and baking.
- Home cooks drawn to flavourful recipes and food photography, according to customer feedback.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a cookbook restricted to vegetarian, vegan or another specified diet.
- Readers looking specifically for quick-preparation recipes or stated nutrition information, which the supplied listing does not confirm.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the recipes, taste, ease of use and photos, with customers describing the dishes as delicious and comparing the meal experience to restaurant dining. That praise may appeal to cooks seeking varied Mediterranean-inspired meals, but it does not establish that every recipe is simple or suits every palate. The available feedback summary does not identify specific concerns or mixed experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise recipe quality and content, and describe the recipes as easy to follow.
- Feedback highlights the taste of the dishes and the book's photographs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of recipes are included?
The listing describes 140 recipes inspired by Mediterranean traditions, including fish and meat dishes, cakes and breads.
What influences shape the recipes?
The publisher describes influences from Jerusalem, California, Italy and North Africa.
Are the recipes reported to be easy to follow?
Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and produce. Individual recipes may differ, and the listing does not give a difficulty level for each one.
What is the listed book format information?
The listing gives an English-language print length of 304 pages, with listed dimensions of 20.07 x 2.92 x 27.64 cm and weight of 1.26 kg.
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