In 'Ottolenghi Simple', Yotam Ottolenghi presents streamlined recipes that maintain his signature Middle Eastern flavors while being simple in various ways: made in 30 minutes or less, using 10 or fewer ingredients, prepared in a single pot, using pantry staples, or made ahead of time. The book includes over 130 photographs and is divided into chapters such as Brunch, Raw Veg, Cooked Veg, and Dessert. Each recipe is categorized using the 'Simple' key: S (short on time), I (ingredients: 10 or fewer), M (make ahead), P (pantry-led), L (lazy-day dishes), and E (easier than you think)[2][4][5].
In this cookbook, Olia Hercules explores the diversity of Ukraine’s cuisine and heritage through the lens of summer kitchens—small structures alongside the main house where people cook and preserve summer fruits and vegetables for the winter months. The book includes 100 superb recipes, a gorgeous collection of food and lifestyle images, and evocative personal narratives. It illustrates how the region’s cuisine varies with the landscapes, climate, and produce, and is a love letter to a traditional way of life that is slowly disappearing.
In 'Red Sands', Caroline Eden navigates Central Asia from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the Fergana Valley, using food as a passport to enter lives, cities, and landscapes rarely written about. The book is a rich portrait of the region, delving into universal themes such as hope, hunger, longing, love, and the joys of eating well on the road. It includes emblematic recipes and explores the complex mix of traditions, environmental issues, migration, and nation-building in the region[3][4][5].
Caroline Eden is a writer and literary critic. She’s also the author of many terrific food and travel books, including Samarkand, Black Sea, and Red Sands. She has been awarded both the Art of Eating Prize and an André Simon Award, and Red Sands was a book of the year for the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, and the New Yorker. In this episode, we talk about Caroline’s terrific new book, a memoir titled Cold Kitchen. The book is a real journey through parts of Eastern Europe, the Baltic region, and beyond, and it dives into Caroline’s travels through Russia, Bulgaria, Georgia, and many other locations that perhaps don’t get the time they deserve. Caroline is a brilliant reporter and we had such a great time catching up with her.
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