Comments

1. 1. Polly said, on 16 June, 2009 05:39

   Totally agree about meat reduction -
   I bought your fab cookbook and have cooked the veg things from it. Is there any chance of you doing a New Vegetarian Cookbook ( like your recipes in the Guardian)? That would be sooo wonderful.
   So far I adore:
   asparagus and cheery toms courgette and halloumi roast,
   and aubergine with coriander marinade.
   best of luck
   Polly

2. 2. Aga - Islington said, on 17 June, 2009 04:17

   Hello,

   May I start with saying how much I enjoyed the cooking class in May at Leiths; Since then I have sucessfully recreated the menu a couple of times and it all works perfectly - the guests love it!!!

   One question regarding Israel - I am going on holiday there in August and am looking for suggestions of great restaurants; Who would know the restaurant scene there better than yourselves?!
   I need a couple of very very special places for special occasions and then one or two more relaxed ones for good dinners

   Any suggestions much appreciated. Many thanks

   Aga

3. 3. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 20 June, 2009 03:06

   Polly, such a book is in the making and is likely to come out next year. Hope it will be worth the wait.

4. 4. springleaf said, on 22 June, 2009 10:05

   I to would love a vegetarian Ottolenghi cookbook, preferably with lots and lots of salads! Keep up the good work! love the cucumber and chili salad and also the herb salad.

5. 5. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 23 June, 2009 02:22

   Aga,

   I am afraid I only know restaurants in Tel Aviv. On the more expensive and formal side, I recommend Herbert Samuel and Toto.

   Informal, Brasserie and Barbunia (very basic).

   Have fun

6. 6. Aga - Islington said, on 06 July, 2009 07:42

   Yotam,

   Many thanks for the tips - I am already looking forward to checking those places out!!

   Aga

7. 7. Linda Grant said, on 09 July, 2009 01:56

   Dear Yotam

   I would like to invite you to become prime minister of a new country I am proposing, to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It would extend from Manta Ray in the south to TAU in the north with the Ayalon Highway as its eastern border. Obviously it would be a very small country, but as a city state for the Jewish people I believe it would be more than adequate. Claudia Roden would be president. I am hoping that Sami would be the Palestinian ambassador. Then we could all get on with our true destinies, eating and talking.

8. 8. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 10 July, 2009 04:08

   Linda, I'd be honoured. :)

9. 9. Linda Grant said, on 10 July, 2009 04:44

   Thank you. I shall now approach Etgar Keret with the offer of Minister of Defence.

10. 10. Sara said, on 15 August, 2009 11:25

    Dear Yotam, I really enjoy your recipes in the Guardian. This week it's chicken pie, could you advise me how to make this a veggie pie?
    Kind Regards,
    Sara

11. 11. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 17 August, 2009 07:58

    Sara, I suggest replacing the chicken with the same amount of semi-cooked root vegetables, such as waxy potato, celeriac, swede or even butternut squash. Good luck!

12. 12. Sara said, on 24 August, 2009 08:01

    Many thanks for that suggestion. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

13. 13. Emme said, on 23 January, 2010 08:46

    Glad to hear that a veg cookbook is in the making! I hope you will also make it vegan-friendly (not necessarily all vegan, but with substitution options).

14. 14. Yotam Ottolenghi said, on 23 January, 2010 13:51

    Emme, I am afraid I didn't quite think of vegans when writing the recipes but you will find many of them suitable or easily adjustable.