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Na’ama’s Fattoush from “Jerusalem: A Cookbook” by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi

A round-up of some of our favourite recipes and food-related features this week including an interview with London-based chefs and cookbook authors Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, and recipes for Bourbon Chai and Citrus Bread.

Recipe

Fennel gives Italian sausages a nice twist

Fennel pairs well with grilled meats and fish, says Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, U.S. TV cook and owner of the New York restaurant Felidia.

Pasta made Italian-style

For real health benefits and the best tasting dishes, look for real extra virgin olive oil and make your pasta al dente.

From sea to dinner table

Sustainable seafood allows consumers to eat fish ethically without damaging the ecosystem.

Seasonal Sips: Bourbon Chai

Add a spice-forward bourbon to homemade mixed-spice tea in this recipe for aromatic Bourbon Chai.

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook includes more than 100 recipes from Deb Perelman, accompanied by lovely photographs of the dishes.

Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman is in love with simplicity

The popular blogger's unfussy recipes and conversational tone are captured in a new cookbook.

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'Jerusalem': Ottolenghi and Tamimi share the delicious side of the diverse city

Za'atar, tahini, fresh lemon juice and plenty of herbs – London-based Israeli chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi believe that if readers acquaint themselves with the wonderful flavours of Jerusalem's cuisine, their job is done.

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