Beloved for his innovative recipes that incorporate flavor-packed Middle Eastern ingredients, superstar chef Yotam Ottolenghi has become a household name worldwide. And while countless home cooks have been inspired to incorporate tahini, pomegranate molasses, za’atar, and other Middle Eastern staples into their cooking, the long ingredient lists or hard-to-find ingredients sometimes relegate these recipes to weekend projects. In short, Ottolenghi presents a collection of delicious, pared-down dishes that are packed with his signature nuanced flavors but without the complexity. 

Recipes like Roasted Baby Carrots with Harissa and Pomegranate, Roasted Red Onion and Chickpea Salad with Tomato and Tahini, and Spring Roast Chicken with Preserved Lemon are organized by type of dish (brunch dishes, soups, vegetables, grains and legumes, pasta, fish, meat, and desserts), making any meal brilliantly, deliciously simple.