Ottolenghi Test Kitchen

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love
By Yotam Ottolenghi & Noor Murad

Bold, flavour-packed cooking using what you already have at home.

Shelf Love invites you into the creative world of the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, where everyday ingredients are transformed into vibrant, exciting dishes.

Designed for real life, this cookbook is all about cooking with what’s in your pantry, fridge, and freezer—turning simple staples into meals full of flavour, colour, and personality.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• Inspired recipes built from everyday ingredients, including:
– Chickpeas and legumes
– Frozen vegetables
– Pantry staples and leftovers

• Signature Ottolenghi-style dishes such as:
– Creamy, flavourful hummus variations
– One-pan meals like confit tandoori chickpeas
– Fresh, vibrant salads and comforting mains

What makes this book different:

• Encourages flexibility and improvisation
• Recipes designed to be adapted based on what you have
• A more relaxed, accessible take on Ottolenghi cooking
• A “working cookbook” you can personalise and build on

Themes explored include:

• Cooking with less waste and more creativity
• Making everyday meals feel special and satisfying
• Bringing joy and confidence back into the kitchen

What makes this book special:

• Combines bold flavours with practical, everyday cooking
• Perfect for reducing food waste and shopping less
• Encourages creativity rather than strict recipes
• A fresh, modern approach to home cooking

At its heart, this book offers:
Freedom in the kitchen—showing that great food doesn’t require perfect planning, just a little imagination.

Perfect for:

• Home cooks wanting flexible, pantry-based recipes
• Fans of Ottolenghi’s bold, flavour-driven style
• Anyone looking to cook with less waste and more ease
• People who enjoy creative, adaptable cooking

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 256
• Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.9 x 2.4 cm