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

Yotam Ottolenghi

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" Chinese sausage, which is widely available from Asian grocers and online, is sweet, rich, and enticingly smoky. I add it to steamed rice with strips of omelette and a few baby veg stir-fried with soy. "

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" When it comes to the battle of the molluscs, cephalopods win tentacles down. "

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

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" Good-quality nuts, toasted in a little butter and salt, make a magical addition to many salads. "

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

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" Some days, just occasionally, when I've had just one too many chickpeas, drizzles of olive oil or chunks of feta, I crave a return to the sushi-filled joints of Tokyo. "

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

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" As with lemon juice, the more sorrel you use, the more it has to be balanced with something sweet, starchy or creamy - it's a yin-yang approach to cooking that I find rather calming. "

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" Many ingredients are called 'earthy,' but none comes as close to fitting the bill as buckwheat. I'm mildly obsessed with the stuff. "

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" Verjuice may not be the easiest thing in the world to find, but you should be able to track some down in good delis and online. "

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" Even in the busiest kitchen, there's always a point at the end of the day when you go home. "

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

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" After all these years of cooking and writing recipes, I am still amazed every time I notice how even the minutest of variation in technique can make a spectacular difference. "

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" 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. "

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" Small okra pods have a much more attractive texture than large ones, which, when cooked, can be gloopy, stringy and totally spoil a dish. "

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

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" If the British Isles had an official vegetable, it would have to be the potato. "

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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. "

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" Amaranth, the world's most nutritious grain, is available from health food stores. "

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" I keep returning to the combination of artichoke, broad beans and lemon. The freshness of young beans and the lemon juice 'lifts' the artichoke and balances its hearty nature. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" One man's trash is another man's treasure, and the by-product from one food can be perfect for making another. "

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

" Hardly any of my most memorable meals have been eaten in a restaurant, and definitely none in one of those fancy marble-floored, polished-silver establishments. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

" I used to love fine dining, but I lost my appetite for it to a degree because sometimes it is too much about the effort and too little about the result. "

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" As for pineapple, it's far more versatile than you might think, and certainly merits wider use than in Hawaiian pizzas and pina coladas and on cheesy cocktail sticks. "

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" Brussels sprouts are really quite versatile. "

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" 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. "

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" Yoghurt cuts sweetness and richness, tempers spice, and makes a dish sing. "

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

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