“Jerusalem” by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi is a captivating collection of 120 recipes that showcase the rich, diverse flavors of their hometown. Drawing from their unique cross-cultural perspectives—Ottolenghi from the Jewish west and Tamimi from the Arab east—this cookbook reflects the vibrant cuisine of Jerusalem, shaped by its Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. With inventive vegetable dishes and indulgent desserts, “Jerusalem” brings the tastes of this dynamic city to your kitchen. Ottolenghi, renowned for his five London restaurants and bestselling cookbooks, collaborates with Tamimi to deliver a deeply personal culinary journey.
Daisy okasan –
Great recipes, images, and history. I love this cookbook.
Caroline Andrews –
This is one of my favorite cookbooks. It was a gift from a friend and am slowly making my way through it. Every dish I have made so far is outstanding and bursting with flavor. The recipes are easy to follow. I could not recommend this book enough!
KevT –
Having just returned from Crete, and having some new friends from Lebanon, I wanted to learn to cook some interesting dishes where we could hopefully share something they would enjoy and be familiar with. I was drawn to the interesting angle of this cookbook – 2 authors from Jerusalem with different backgrounds, and drawn as well with the excellent reviews.
I have only been using the book for a week, but I am thoroughly enjoying my journey! The stories take you through a variety of cultures and the diverse heritage of Jerusalem with beautiful snapshots of life and delicious recipes. Even the somewhat complicated recipes are relatively easy to work through, with a beautiful symphony of spices as your reward.
I hope to make every recipe in the book, because each one is a new discovery, and a very tasty one as well! Thank you for this beautiful book.