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" Chipotles, which are dried jalapeno peppers, give out a terrific smoky flavour - they're warm, earthy and usually not too spicy. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

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" Dad likes my food, but he probably thinks it's too busy. He is a wonderful cook but only uses three ingredients. My mum rips out my articles and makes my recipes. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" 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. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Food that's served at the table in a paper parcel always creates a remarkable culinary moment when opened, because the package is full of aromatic steam from the lightly cooked ingredients inside. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Vegetarians in general don't like me. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Marinating chicken in miso adds lots of character to the meat with little work. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

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

Yotam Ottolenghi

" I don't do guilt. Whatever I do, I do it happily. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" For people who think of chicken as the meat choice of those-who-don't-really-like-meat, brining a bird will be a revelation. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" The addition of vinaigrette to freshly roasted vegetables gives them a freshness and juiciness they don't normally have; the acidity brings out new shades of flavour, too. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Tossing doughnuts, fritters or fried dumplings in fennel sugar adds grown-up complexity without diminishing the indulgence factor. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Chermoula is a potent North African spice paste that is ideal for smearing on your favourite vegetables for roasting. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" A great fig should look like it's just about to burst its skin. When squeezed lightly it should give a little and not spring back. It must be almost unctuously sweet, soft and wet. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" TV chefs are not responsible for people's consumption of fibre; this is not our job. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Plums are a good substitute for gooseberries. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" I always pan-fry sprouts - it retains texture and enhances flavour. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Food was always important in my family, but I didn't think of it as a vocation until a later point in life. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Tiny quails may not seem as impressive as a mammoth turkey, but there is something refreshing about a spread of individual birds on the Christmas table. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Beetroot is a great salad ingredient, especially when still warm; the colour ain't bad, either. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Too many books are full of recipes that aren't doable at home. They are purely aspirational. They are quite frightening, even for me. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Seasonality in winter doesn't have to mean sleep-inducing, stew-like, starchy casseroles. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" The only way reliably to gauge the heat of any particular chilli is to cut it in half, so exposing the core and membranes, and to dab the cut surface on your tongue. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" My secret with kale is to add lots of sweet or sharp flavours to offset some of that grassy intensity. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Most men say they can cook pasta, but I think you should find a little bit of an unusual angle on your pasta and make that your signature dish. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" The combination of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice lifts the spirits in winter. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" I have yet to meet a carnivore who doesn't love a sausage roll. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Poaching white fish in moderately hot oil guarantees soft-textured flesh and allows you to prepare a sauce calmly, without the usual panic about overcooking the fish. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" Raw fish suppers admittedly require a little planning, not least in the acquisition of the main ingredient. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" The tang of tamarind is a great way both to flavour and lighten up slow-cooked savoury dishes. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" 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. "

Yotam Ottolenghi