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Plenty Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi [Hardcover]

Yotam Ottolenghi
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2010
With his fabulous restaurants and bestselling Ottolenghi Cookbook, Yotam Ottolenghi has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the world of cookery and food writing. This exclusive collection of vegetarian recipes is drawn from his column 'The New Vegetarian' for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, and features both brand-new recipes and dishes first devised for that column. Yotam's food inspiration comes from his strong Mediterranean background and his unapologetic love of ingredients. Not a vegetarian himself, his approach to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on strong flavours and stunning, fresh combinations. With sections devoted to cooking greens, aubergines, brassicas, rice and cereals, pasta and couscous, pulses, roots, squashes, onions, fruit, mushrooms and tomatoes, the breadth of colours, tastes and textures is extraordinary. Featuring vibrant, evocative food photography from acclaimed photographer Jonathan Lovekin, and with Yotam's voice and personality shining through, Plenty is a must-have for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0091933684
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091933685
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 1.2 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Yotam Ottolenghi is co-owner of four Ottolenghi restaurants, co-author of Ottolenghi: The Cookbook and author of the weekly New Vegetarian column in the Guardian newspaper. He lives in London.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful pictures and great recipes. unknown  |  107 reviewers made a similar statement
I would highly recommend this book to all vegetarians. Christine R  |  49 reviewers made a similar statement
I was so impressed with this book I bought a second copy as a gift for a friend. debo  |  44 reviewers made a similar statement
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206 of 208 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Wait was worth it March 28, 2011
By drybean
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been eagerly awaiting the US release of this book since its UK release last year.
I have the (UK version) of the first Ottolenghi book, which is easily my favorite cookery book of my (embarrasingly large) collection. I've never been let down by one of his recipes, and I've made most of them.

I was so excited to receive this in the mail, and I can say that the wait for this book was worth it.
The photography is gorgeous, and for those of you who like a picture to accompany every recipe, you got it.

I love how the book is laid out in chapters by main ingredient. This is especially helpful for those who belong to a CSA/Veg Box scheme and are looking for something to do with the chard/cabbage/leeks etc.

The commentary on each recipe is thoughtful and helpful. The flavor combinations that Mr. Ottolenghi uses are thoughtful and interesting, and often allow us to enjoy a vegetable in a way that we had not previously. I often feel like I'm doing my body a favor by making one of his recipes, given that they feature abundant quantities of fresh vegetables and whole grains.

I've never written a review on Amazon before, but I do rely on them heavily when making purchases, so I wanted to pass on what a gem this book is.
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190 of 196 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In his introduction to this book, Yotam Ottolenghi writes that that each dish is based around one of his favourite ingredients. This has led to an idiosyncratic organisation of recipes: some components (such as aubergines) have their own chapter; others are organised botanically (such as brassicas) and others reflect associations that are part of the way Ottolenghi shapes his menus.
These recipes are based on meatless dishes and reflect eclectic influences including the Middle East, South East Asia and Latin America. The book is full of delicious, mouth-watering recipes.
The chapter headings may give some idea:

Roots
Funny Onions
Mushrooms
Courgettes and Other Squashes
Capsicums
Brassicas
The Mighty Aubergine
Tomatoes
Leaves Cooked and Raw
Green Things
Green Beans
Pulses
Cereals
Pasta, Polenta, Couscous
Fruit with Cheese

The recipes are accompanied by anecdotes and by mouth-wateringly beautiful photographs. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. The amount of preparation required varies between dishes: some are quick and easy, others will require more time. But it's worth it. There is a recipe here for just about any occasion.

I first borrowed this book from the library, but quickly realised that I needed my own copy.

A note for American readers: the ingredients are listed in grams and millilitres rather than cups and ounces.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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149 of 154 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Something a bit different. May 15, 2010
Format:Hardcover
I buy a lot of cookery books, and borrow even more from the library. Most of them are getting quite interchangeable these days. Yotam Ottolenghi's new book however has nothing I've seen in other books. All the recipes are fresh and original, but not difficult or fiddly. I have spent the last few years tearing his recipes out of the Guardian at the weekend, now I don't have to. His recipes work, are full of flavour, and as I said before quite different. An excellent book even for someone who has hundreds of cookery books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Trying to Change the way we eat
I have not tried any recipes yet but have found many that I can't wait to try. My goal is to change my family from eating so much meat and slowly switch them to a more plant base... Read more
Published 8 hours ago by Kordell
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
So excited to have this book. Great recipes and beautiful photographs. No photo credit though. I wonder why that is?
Published 2 days ago by Arthur Karp
3.0 out of 5 stars can't wholeheartedly recommend the book for vegetarians who won't have...
I am always on the prowl for the latest and the greatest cookbook. Everyone has their preferences and I lean toward cookbooks that feature fresh ingredients, gourmet preparations... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Jenni M. Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars "vibrant vegetable recipes..."
This cookbook is beautiful and pleasing, both in its elegance of presentation and super photography! Read more
Published 3 days ago by P. B. Ghali
5.0 out of 5 stars Mouth-Watering
This book is ridiculous, especially if you're vegetarian. I'm not, but can with recipes like this I can't imagine it would be hard. The photographs are mouth-watering and amazing. Read more
Published 6 days ago by badAdjective
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes
I spent an entire evening just reading these delicious recipes. I am going to make every recipe in this book!
Published 7 days ago by Mompat
5.0 out of 5 stars A vegetarian cookbook that even a devoted carnivore can enjoy
This cookbook met and exceeded expectations. Beautiful photos, inventive, exotic flavors, and recipes that never disappoint, all using vegetables and other ingredients that are... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Amber M
4.0 out of 5 stars A delicious way to eat more vegetables!
I selected this book because it had a lot of vegetarian style cooking a little more interesting than the bland vegetarian cookbooks I have seen in the past. Read more
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I was visiting some friends and they made something really yummy with eggplant. They showed me the cookbook with the recipe and i couldn't wait to get home and order it after... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Utah Pamela
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This is an outstanding cookbook that happens to be vegetarian. The recipes are very accessible, and they range from the simple-but-brilliant to the complex-and-utterly-satisfying. Read more
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