28 September 2013

{Just Photos} Oh Ottolenghi




Well that’s 6 months gone fast, just like that in a haze of luscious greens, fritters, pasta, vibrant salads, chocolate & of course a little cake. Each week I have discovered something else delicious to concoct via Ottolenghi.  It certainly has been fun to spend so much time with one of my favourite chefs, though I am not sure chef covers it.  More a master of greens & an alchemist with flavours. So here is a round up of the last 6 months.

What a way with greens, luscious & alluring...


Green Pancakes with Lime Butter...the green, spinach packed pancakes are delicous but it is that chilli lime butter melting over the top that makes these so terribly moreish. Make extras as they will all be scoffed!

Green Couscous...perhaps the most popular Ottolenghi post these last 6 months. The green being pistachios, spring onions, jalapeños, rocket, parsley, coriander, tarragon, dill & mint. This is one that will likely grace many a BBQ this Summer.



Herb Pie... a pie pack full of greens & where herbs are the star; parsley, mint & dill. An encore of this pie on the cards in the kitchen today.


Chard & Saffron Omelettes; saffron infused potatoes & lots of chard wrapped up in paper thin omelettes flecked with thyme, chives & parsley


There was more Swiss chard with these Swiss Chard Fritters, what better way to get your greens?



And there were more fritters...Ottolenghi is a master of the the fritter.  This is my new favourite way to have cauliflower; Cauliflower & Cumin Fritters with Lime Yoghurt


The fritter a nice segue way to these Sweet Potato Cakes


Want to make your salads more vibrant & bursting with flavour?

Chicken, Saffron & Herb Salad - light & bright & herbs again the stars.



Fresh Figs with Manchego & Honey - a few ingredients thrown together make for perfect combination of flavours & textures,


The Ultimate Winter Couscous will brighten up the colder, darker days.


Spicy Beetroot, Leek & Walnut Salad...pretty as a picture & full of flavours & textures.  Sweet, earthy, nutty & little spicy.

Romaine, Pineapple & Gorgonzola Salad...who would have thought that pineapple & blue cheese would be a match made in heaven? This is one I will want to eat again & again & again....


Seafood, Fennel & Lime Salad...bright & fresh with welcome pop of tartness from a scattering of pomegranate seeds.


Ottolenghi also made me love aubergines with these golden & crunchy little croquettes


And there was of course a little comfort food...

Pasta being one of my favourite comfort foods, this one hit the spot; Saffron Tagliatelle with Spiced Butter I love pasta but this one really had me at spiced butter!  


Mejadra...rice, lentils, & caramelised onion; simplicity itself.


A Very Full Tart that delivered all the comfort of a pie plus a good portion of your 5+ a day.


You can’t really go past roast chicken when it comes to comfort; Roast Chicken with Hazelnuts, Honey & Saffron

There were then of course a few sweet treats along the way.

Almond & Orange Blossom Florentines.  Crunchy & nutty & just a little exotic.



Dark Chocolate Mousse with Bailey’s Cream; this one had me at dark chocolate.  This one is most definitely for the chocolate lovers out there.


And if you are looking for a little slice of something alongside your afternoon cuppa then this Semolina, Coconut & Marmalade Cake will hit the spot.

But my favourite....the flavours of this dish all come together & explode in your mouth, sweet, tangy, zest & a hit of chilli...perfection.




So for now it is time to maybe give some of my other cook books a little attention.  If you are looking for a little Ottolenghi inspiration head over here.


Enjoy!

17 comments:

  1. Great round up, Mairi. Thanks for the reminder about the Cauliflower & Cumin Fritters - I had planned to make that way back when we had "fritters" week, but somehow it didn't happen and then I forgot about them. I totally need to make those. Any time you feel like a little more Ottolenghi cooking, you can always join in with the Tasting Jerusalem group - we only post once a month and usually have a specific ingredient to explore (this month was all about pomegranate molasses).

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    1. Thanks Sue, & Tasting Jerusalem may be a way to ween my off Ottolenghi slowly rather than going cold turkey!!

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  2. Lovely round up! You've reminded me that there are so many delicious recipes I have yet to make.

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    1. Thanks Zosia, I think that is the wonder of Ottolenghi...always something new & wonderful to concoct!

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  3. A delicious round up! Everything looks delicious! Like Zosia, there are just so many wonderful recipes bookmarked! Hooray for potluck!

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    1. Thank you! Ah yes pot luck! Another way to ease my way out of Ottolenghi!

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  4. Safe to say ... you ate really well during this Ottolenghi exploration! Great round-up, dearie!

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    1. Hi Susan, I certainly did! And so much of it good for you too...so a win win.

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  5. Stellar round-up! I forgot about the herb pie and never did get the chance to make the pancakes w/ lime butter. Thank goodness for potluck weeks!

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    1. Thanks Michelle....the herb pie is a keeper, one of those got whipped up on the weekend & as for the lime butter...well it would be good with so many things!

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  6. Such beautiful dishes you made these six months. I really need to go back during Potluck and make some of the fritters --they look so yummy that I can't believe I never made any. ;-)

    BTW--I made the green couscous before we started cooking with Ottolenghi at IHCC and want to make it again--it was so fresh, green and full of flavor.

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    1. Thanks Deb :) It has been so much fun these last 6 months, so glad that Sue invited me along for the ride. I am thinking pot luck will be featuring quite a lot of Ottolenghi. That couscous is amazing, it will definitely be on many a table for summer BBQs. Looking forward to Donna Hay!

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  7. What a fantastic round up. All the dishes look so vibrant and make me really want to try them all!

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    1. Thanks Lucy, Mr Ottolenghi never fails to delight!

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  8. I have so enjoyed getting to know you through Ottolenghi. Each and every one of those photos is mouthwatering and enticing.

    Hope to see you when we cook the recipes of Donna Hay :)

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    1. Thanks Kim it has been so much fun to be along to the ride! Very happy Sue invited me along. And yes I am looking forward to Donna Hay, she is another favourite chef of mine!

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  9. Looks interesting, I'll try this recipe soon :)

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