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" The range of ingredients available to home cooks has expanded dramatically. People are incorporating herbs and spices like lemongrass, smoked Mexican chile, sumac, and za'atar mix. "

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" 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

May

Christmas

Refreshing

" My maternal grandmother made fantastic ox tongue with velvety roasted potatoes. She cooked sweet red cabbage and lovely cauliflower with butter and bread crumbs. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

Yotam Ottolenghi

Attractive

Texture

" Most fish require a short cooking time, but cephalopods are the exception to this fishy rule. As with some cuts of larger land beasts, the longer they're cooked, the more tender they get. "

" 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. "

" Some breakfast cereals only come into their own as children's party treats: what are cornflakes and Coco Pops for, if not to clump together with melted chocolate and spoon into a cupcake holder? "

" The unlikely combination of potatoes and pasta does appear in some Italian recipes. "

" The Guardian's 'Word of Mouth' blog bridges the gap between blogging and serious food journalism. "

" 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. "

" Call me tacky, but I love the union of sweet and sour, even in some now-unloved Oriental dishes incorporating pineapple and ketchup. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

Union

Love

" There is nothing like a good old recipe. If it has lasted, then it is good. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

Nothing

Good

" Like brown rice, black rice is unmilled, and it is the dark outer husk that makes it so nutty and chewy. It's also why it takes longer to cook than many other rices. "

Yotam Ottolenghi

Why

Rice

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

" Eating ready-made meals is about being very passive, and actively cooking is something that nothing compares to. "

" If I am honest, my food is actually quite far removed from both the food of my mother and my father. "

" 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. "

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

" As is always the way with pancakes, the first hotcake to come out of the pan will probably be a bit misshapen. Just scoff it, and carry on with the rest. "

" The smells of slow cooking spread around the house and impart a unique warmth matched only by the flavour of the food. "

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

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

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

" Souffles don't deserve their reputation as potential disasters. "

" Normally, when congee is served, the different condiments and garnishes are placed in little bowls on the side so diners can make their own personal creations. "

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

" 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. "

" Some heat, some spice and plenty of citrus are the building blocks of many North African fish dishes. "