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" Leeks, like other oniony things, reach a certain peak when fried. It's the subtle sweetness that suddenly becomes evident and works so well with their creamy texture. "

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" Buckwheat, like Marmite and durian, is a seriously divisive foodstuff, so it needs a seriously capable defence team if it's ever going to make it on to most people's dinner tables. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

People

Dinner

" Brussels sprouts are really quite versatile. "

" Panko are the elite of the breadcrumb world because they stay so crunchy and light. "

" 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

Even

Recipes

" Nearly all edible seaweeds - or 'sea vegetables,' as they ought technically to be called - belong to one of three broad groups: green, red and brown algae. "

" Food can bring people together in a way nothing else could. "

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

" 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. "

" Barley and mushroom is a soothing combination. It's mainly a textural thing, with the barley both gently breaking and enhancing the mushroomy gloopiness. "

" Shimeji are those odd-looking clusters of small mushrooms you often find in so-called 'exotic' selections at the supermarket. They have an appealing firmness that is retained during light cooking. "

" Tagliatelle comes from the word tagliare, meaning 'to cut.' Tagliolini are simply thinly cut tagliatelle. "

" I adore recipes that make use of one cut of meat or a whole animal to create a complex dish, loaded with flavour. "

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

" Turkish cuisine is, to my mind, one of the most exciting and accomplished in the world. "

" Tahini is fantastically versatile, its deep, nutty flavour a harmonious match with roasted vegetables, grilled oily fish or barbecued meat. "

" I have to admit that I can't take a whole fig and eat it on its own as I would a peach or mango. It's just too much. "

" Speaking as someone who didn't go through the U.K. school system, with all the culinary baggage that entails, I am inordinately fond of custard in any shape or form. "

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

" Brunch, for me, is an extended breakfast that should be enjoyed whenever you have time properly to engage in cooking and eating. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

Breakfast

You

" You can be vegetarian and eat fish. It's your choice, just say: 'I am what I am.' There are no hardcore divisions anymore. "

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

" The most important thing for me is to walk the little alleys of the city, to find the little alcove where someone is cooking something, and just watch them do it. That's my idea of fun. "

" Most British cheeses are now vegetarian and are labelled accordingly. However, French and Italian manufacturers still tend to use rennet. "

" Stereotypical vegetarian food looks gray and brown. "

" Agave nectar is a good substitute for refined sugars. It has a relatively low glycaemic index, which means it doesn't cause quick rises in blood sugar levels. It also has a nice, mild flavour. "

" I can't stand recipes that don't have background. "

" 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. "

" Many people struggle to make hummus that lives up to their expectations at home, and recreating a favourite brand or the stuff from your local deli is almost impossible. "

" I love the way soft white cheese such as ricotta or the creamier mascarpone reflect the milieu in which an animal has been raised. "

" How can something that's 95% water be so divisive? Alone among vegetables, the poor, innocent stick of celery elicits the most vicious attacks. "