Review: OTK Extra Good Things by Noor Murad and Yotam Ottolenghi

Extra Good Things does exactly what it says on the tin. It puts the ‘x’ in ‘extra’, that is, it’s a book full of those tidbits and culinary elements that make for an undiscernibly delectable dish. Each page presents a whole recipe, but highlights the ‘x factor’ that will take your cooking from good to great.… Read More Review: OTK Extra Good Things by Noor Murad and Yotam Ottolenghi

Review: OTK Shelf Love by Noor Murad and Yotam Ottolenghi

Shelf Love is the first of an OTK series that will be released over time, each with a vibrantly coloured flexi cover, a printed ribbon bookmark, and a different focus that is aimed at helping home cooks elevate their cooking the OTK way.

Unlike previous Ottolenghi-led cookbooks—which call for long lists of elusive ingredients, extensive preparation and cook time, and have you finishing the cook crying over endless mounds of dirty dishes—Shelf Love captures the essence of Ottolenghi without the hurdles.… Read More Review: OTK Shelf Love by Noor Murad and Yotam Ottolenghi

Recipe: Tahini cheesecake with oat crumble crust

This tahini cheesecake is wholly inspired by the delectable sesame crumble recipe from Falastin by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. I whipped up a batch of this spiced, complexly flavoured sesame crumble and, as it roasted, my kitchen was filled with the tantalising scent of brown butter, toasty oats, sesame, rosewater and cardamom.

Eaten with Greek yoghurt, tahini and date syrup, the nutty savouriness of the tahini paired with creamy tang of the yoghurt was perfectly balanced and absolutely addictive. It made me think of the best kind of cheesecake. This cheesecake.… Read More Recipe: Tahini cheesecake with oat crumble crust