The Ottolenghi Christmas menu

AN OTTOLENGHI
CHRISTMAS MENU

Make this your best festive season yet with our exclusive menu of Ottolenghi Christmas recipes from star chef Yotam Ottolenghi and his team.

THE OTTOLENGHI CHRISTMAS MENU

Make this your best festive season yet with our exclusive menu of Ottolenghi Christmas recipes.

Christmas mains 

Break away from tradition with these brilliantly bold meat and veggie festive mains.

Christmas mains

These are the perfect centrepieces for any festive gathering.

Roast beef with date and tamarind

Roast beef with date & tamarind

Fancy a change from turkey this year? This Christmas beef is paired with a rich, tangy gravy to create a showstopping Christmas dinner. 

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Roasted cabbage

Roasted cabbage with porcini chestnut sauce

Veggies and meat-eaters will savour this simple but impressive vegetarian Christmas main. 

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What is a tomahawk steak?

Tomahawk steak is taken from the rib, with the bone left in for a rich, full flavour. Ours is always from British, forage-fed beef, reared by farmers who share our commitment to animal welfare. It’s named for its shape – the long bone looks like the handle of an axe.

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Christmas side dishes

Give your sides the Ottolenghi treatment this Christmas.

Christmas side dishes

All sides deserve the Ottolenghi treatment, especially at Christmas.

Spice christmas roasties

Spiced Christmas roasties

Infuse festive flavour into your crispy Christmas spuds.

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Pilpelchuma Carrots Coriander Olives

Pilpelchuma carrots with coriander & olives

A jar of pilpelchuma marinade brings an Ottolenghi twist to this unusually special carrot dish.

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Roasted brussels sprouts pomegranate rose harissa

Roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate and rose harissa

These sprouts are quick, easy and laden with fragrant flavours.

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Christmas drinks and desserts 

Simple yet impressive, these are a win-win.

Christmas drinks and desserts

Simple yet impressive, these are a win-win.

Spiced festive spritz

Spiced festive spritz

Festive spices are paired with pomegranate and orange for a refreshingly light yet aromatic Christmas cocktail to kick-start the holidays. 

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Chocolate orange praline puds

Chocolate orange praline puds

These pretty, no-cook desserts are easy to assemble and are a great alternative to traditional Christmas puds.

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What is a tomahawk steak?

Tomahawk steak is taken from the rib, with the bone left in for a rich, full flavour. Ours is always from British, forage-fed beef, reared by farmers who share our commitment to animal welfare. It’s named for its shape – the long bone looks like the handle of an axe.

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The Ottolenghi way

Bring a touch of Ottolenghi magic to your meals.

The Ottolenghi way

Bring a touch of Ottolenghi magic to your meals.

Ottolenghi at the Waitrose Winter Food & Drink Festival

Verena Lochmuller from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen shares her top tips for a fuss-free, flavoursome Christmas.

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Ottolenghi at home range

Ottolenghi at home

Make an Ottolenghi meal with our exclusive range of sauces, pastes, marinades and spice mixes.

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The Ottolenghi Comfort Book

The Ottolenghi Comfort Book

The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team have perfected their cosiest, most satisfying recipes for their latest book. It’s a winter wonder.

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