You’ve watched him on MasterChef all week, now you can try your hand at recipes inspired by food guru Yotam Ottolenghi and the delicious food some of the contestants have created. Enjoy!
Skirt steak with green goddess hummus
It's hard to believe this Middle Eastern comfort food feast can be on the table in under 20 minutes!
Middle Eastern roast chicken with couscous
“Add some spice to a family favourite” - Hayden Quinn.
Three cheese and spinach jaffles
This classic comfort food treat gets a Middle Eastern twist.
Glazed octopus skewers with chunky fattoush
These octopus skewers are not only effortlessly impressive, but they also taste amazing too. Perfect for when friends and family are popping over.
Quick stuffed bullhorn peppers
Serve as a sensational side dish or as a vegetarian main at your next dinner party.
One-bowl vegetarian kibbeh with vine leaves
This impressive vegetarian dish is not only tasty but also light on the washing up, which is always a good thing!
Eggplants stuffed with haloumi, basil and pine nuts
Eggplant, haloumi, basil and pine nuts? This recipe has got it all. Plus it's vegetarian.
Toss and bake baklava chicken wings
We're willing to bet you've never had chicken wings or baklava like this before!
Cauliflower and lamb 'not quite falafel'
Whether served as a meal, or as a part of a serving platter, these 'not quite felafel' will go down a treat.
Matt Moran's carrot, cauliflower and za'atar soup
Carrots and cauliflower get a Middle Eastern spice twist to really warm you up during the colder months.
Ottolenghi's citrus salad: the recipe everyone has been asking for
The combination of sweet fruit and sharp leaves, along with the contrast in texture between the fruit and the crunchy, punchy salsa, makes this a very unusual salad. There’s enough of a wow factor for it to be a stand-alone starter but it also works well with some simply grilled mackerel or salmon, or leftover cold chicken.Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully.
King prawns with Pernod, tarragon and feta
"Prawns and feta is a classic combination,” says chef Yotam Ottolenghi.Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully, Ebury Press.
Middle-Eastern lamb flatbreads
It's a staple you love to hate, but mince is hotter than ever. Spice up your mid-week menu plan with this Middle-Eastern lamb flatbread recipe. Your family will love it!
Date and ricotta baklava pie with rosewater syrup
Phoebe Wood gives the classic Middle Eastern treat an update with her date and ricotta version that'll have you feeling like you're wandering the spice bazaars of Dubai.
Roasted beef sirloin with cucumber kimchi and fresh plum
This korean inspired recipe is bursting with flavour whilst the cucumber kimchi provides an amazing fresh kick.Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully, Ebury Press.
Grilled eggplant with black bean vinaigrette
I don’t think any one vegetable shouts ‘grill me’ quite like eggplant, says chef Matt Wilkinson.
Greg Malouf's zucchini fritters with spinach and golden raisin dip
Greg Malouf's crispy vegetable-packed fritters can be served warm or cold, as a mezze or part of a decadent brunch spread.
Indian-style lamb and eggplant pizzas
These Indian-spiced pizzas are perfect for a night on the couch.
Rose caramel apples
A tasty reinvention of the toffee apples from our childhoods. Be sure to serve with a hearty dollop of nostalgia.
Middle Eastern lamb tart
Makeover your weekly cooking repertoire with this flavour-packed Middle Eastern lamb tart.
Spiced eggplant fritters
Eating your vegetables has never looked and tasted so good.
Eggplant agrodolce with quinoa, almonds and feta
This eggplant agrodolce salad is super easy to make and is one of Nicky Reimer's seasonal favorites for spring.
Roast eggplant with green tahini dressing
Eggplant and tahini always play well together, and this fresh fibre-loaded salad by Yoni Kalfus is no exception.
Pan-fried eggplant with feta and pine nuts
This tasty vegetarian side is a colourful combination of eggplant, feta and crunchy pine nuts.
Middle Eastern roasted sprouts
Bursting with Middle Eastern flavours, this recipe will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about sprouts.
Eggplant wedges with spicy yoghurt
These roasted eggplants make a smoky side dish, or can be a vegetarian main course, and leftovers are fabulous the next day.
Gnocchi alla Romana (Roman-style baked semolina gnocchi)
Low-key comfort food at its finest.
Butternut pumpkin with ginger tomatoes and lime yoghurt
“This has been at NOPI for a very long time," says Yotam Ottolenghi. Served as a side or a main, this recipe makes for an interesting and flavourful vegetarian meal.Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully, Ebury Press.
Rolled pork belly with apple and raisin stuffing
Reinvent the Sunday roast with this rolled pork belly stuffed with sweet apples and raisins.
Whole roasted cauliflower
Great as a side, this whole roasted cauliflower also makes for a great meat-free main if you leave out the salami. Recipe by Mary's bar duo Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham.