Yotam Ottolenghi : (8)

" Going out for a meal, especially for young urbanites, is less about socialising over enjoyable food than about enjoying food as a way to socialise. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking – it has a lighter texture than rice on its own. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" Fish cakes are perceived as being quite British, and they’re always a bit brown and a little dull. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" Sweet potatoes are ideal for lazy days: just bake, then mash and mix with yogurt, butter or olive oil. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" There used to be a time – it isn’t so much the case now – that vegetarianism was some kind of religion, and either you belong or you don’t belong. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" The main distinction for fresh chillies is whether they are red or green, the difference being one of ripeness. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" I have been cooking with preserved lemon for years, using it left, right and centre, but I am still far from reaching my limit. " - Yotam Ottolenghi

" You can really taste the difference between a shop-bought and a good homemade mayo. " - Yotam Ottolenghi