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iMak

Probably the best cookbook I ever used

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2017

Probably the best cookbook I ever used. Every recipe comes good if followed as is. Takes a few days to get the ingredients but that's the fun part and most found in World Food section at ASDA believe it or not. The rest order from Ottolenghi's website or online via Amazon. If entertaining your guests will travel with the food you make. My diet changed, I'm not only healthier but I have developed a profound love for Middle-Eastern culture from this cookbook. In our times worth having to celebrate the beauty of this marvelous melting pot so conflicted in the news. Ottolengi's Mediterranean Feast on Channel 4 website will communicate his passion. Watch it and drool!

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S. Thompson

Something for everyone !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2019

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I gave this excellent cookbook to my wife for Christmas. At first, she was taken with the title because Jerusalem is the place where we met and she thought I was being unusually romantic/nostalgic ! And of course I was, but I also knew that the wonderful recipes contained between the covers would be to her liking as she has a penchant for Middle-Eastern cuisine. The gift was a major success on all fronts and my wife is both delighted and now full of enthusiasm for the kitchen !

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MaisieMoo

BRILLIANT!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2020

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This book is a story book about the history of the food and people of Jerusalem. I knew it had always been a multicultural and multi religious location, as I love history and am a culture vulture (shocking for a gal from a London council estate and secondary modern, just about educated). This book is soooooooooooo good, I have made a number of recipes and they were all good. If you can't get some spices/herbs, check your local Arabic/India shop, you will begin a new culinary journey. Ottolenghi also have an online shop with all you may need, although most are widely available. I get my Aleppo Peppers from here, as I think the ones I got previously from another shop, weren't the real deal.

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Amazon Customer

All time favourite cookbook

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2020

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My all time favourite cook book ... and I have a lot. It’s really nicely written and beautifully presented. It provides backstories to the dishes which is lovely.
Ottolenghi is often criticised for requiring too many ingredients but if you can get over that then this would be a wonderful addition to your recipe library.
I have now given this as a gift multiple times and it’s always well received and is followed by many a discussion as to what dishes to try next.

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Davedrummer182

Delicious, simple recipes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2022

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I'm not familiar with either Palestinian or Israeli cookery so it's been so much fun reading about these recipes. Some are traditional, some are traditional but with some added twists and some are just inspired by the general flavours of the city of Jerusalem.

There are a fair few pictures in this book. Every single recipe is not covered but you'll find plenty to look at (the attached pictures are my own but 2 of those recipes had pictures in the book as well).

You might find the odd ingredient in the odd recipe that you can't find in your local supermarket but I *think* these are fairly few and far between. I was able to get everything I needed (aside from fresh Dill - I had to use dried) from Sainsbury's for the recipes above.

I've seen 1 or 2 reviews whinging that the recipes are impossible to make. I find these a little baffling? I followed the above (very simple), two recipes, to a T and they came out near enough perfect. Also, I've not had to yet, but sometimes, yes, you might need to tweak recipes to make them work in your kitchen. We all have different pots, pans, stoves, ovens. That's just the reality of cooking.

Above pictures are the Chicken With Caramelized Onion And Cardamom Rice, Sweet Potatoes And Figs (forgot to add the Balsamic Glaze before taking the Sweet Potatoes And Figs picture. Whoops) and Mejadra.

I heartily recommend this excellent and exciting book 🙂

angel+a

Well worth buying!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2016

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I bought this book mainly for the hummus recipe-which is the best recipe for hummus I have come across. I make hummus two or three times a week, so I can highly recommend this particular recipe-the secret ingredient for perfect hummus is the bicarbonate of soda. The book is full of other very good recipes aswell, some of which I have tried with much success. Very good descriptions and easy to follow instructions, accompanied with lovely photos and interesting histories of the Palestinian and Israeli food traditions.

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Mrs S Faulkner

One of the best "Celebrity" cookbooks for a long while - actually, since Keith Floyd.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2017

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As a retired Home Economist, I have enjoyed reading this book and the recipes I have done have all worked with easy to source ingredients. If you do buy an unusual ingredient, you will use it in more than one recipe.

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Amazon Customer

Recipes all the family loves

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2018

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I started trying Ottolenghi's recipes with his 'the cookbook' and all the family loved the food. So I bought "Jerusalem".
I have tried 3 recipes from this cookbook and all turned out exquisite! The most I like in Ottolenghi's cookbooks is that the recipes are very accurate and it is easy to follow the instructions .

13 people found this helpful

LizT

Wonderful!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2021

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I was given a hard copy of this book several years ago but I’m a dedicated kindle cookbook lover now. We tend to holiday in cottages in the UK si i can take my cookbook collection with me on our jaunts so I also purchased the kindle copy. My favourite recipe is the lamb shawarma, tender and extremely tasty. I don’t think anyone would be disappointed with this book, I love it!

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Dr. Nicholas Le Poidevin

Two of the best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 October 2012

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Readers views may differ from mine but for me this is the best production so far by Yotam and Sami. It is a beautifully produced book with excellent photography. Yotam and Sami share with you their love of their native city. This gives the book a far greater insight into the food of the city than can a writer that simply visits to gather information for a book. They show how the food of their city relates to the cultural melting pot that is found there. Even if its recipes are not used, the book makes pleasant relaxing fireside reading for any lover of food and culture.

As far a recipes go, like most from Yotam they have a formidable list of ingredients, but this should not present a problem for anyone that has a well stocked spice rack and access to fresh herbs. After all, recipes are a guide and can be adapted according to what is available both as regards ingredients and facilities just as a skilled conductor can adapt an orchestral score to suit the instruments available and the ability of his players. The resulting food is one to share with friends and family around the table but might be out of place at a pretentious formal dinner party.

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