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" I love my garlic press; in fact, it is probably my one true desert island gadget. But I'm happy to put it aside whenever the smell and sweet taste of slow-cooked garlic is called for. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

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Yotam Ottolenghi

General

" Way back when I was a junior pastry chef, I'd bake loads of muffins every morning, as many as 120 or so, while operating on autopilot. "

" Dinner parties are still highly popular, and I believe they always will be. "

" For me, the end of childhood came when the number of candles on my birthday cake no longer reflected my age, around 19 or 20. From then on, each candle came to represent an entire decade. "

" Jerusalem artichokes have a great affinity with nuts. I love them with chopped walnuts or almonds, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and plenty of olive oil. "

" Just-poached vegetables show off their natural attributes and taste fresh and light in a way you never get with roasting or frying. "

" Leeks are normally given the job of flavouring other things, such as stocks and soups, but I find their creaminess and sweet, oniony flavour very satisfying. "

" Mackerel is sustainable and healthy. "

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Healthy

Sustainable

" 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. "

" I used to have a very unmediated experience of food but, because of the recipe testing, I've lost that now. I can't switch it off even when I'm on holiday. "

" I always preferred my father's pasta the next day, when he'd put it in a hot oven with heaps of extra cheese. It would emerge slightly burned and very crisp on top. "

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

" A quick shallow fry is a great way to transform leftovers, and no more so than in the case of risotto. "

" Like parents, cooks shouldn't have favourites, but some recipes inevitably shine more than others. "

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Others

" 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. "

" On many occasions, an informal buffet and casual seating offer a little more intimacy than a loud gathering around a big table. "

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Table

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