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Ixta Belfrage spent her youth dipping her fingers into mixing bowls in places as far-flung as Italy, Mexico and Brazil and so became an expert without a title. She began her culinary career proper at Ottolenghi's NOPI restaurant, before moving to the Test Kitchen, where she has worked for Yotam Ottolenghi for four years, contributing to his columns in The Guardian and The New York Times. She lives in London, where she makes regular guest chef appearances in some of the city’s top restaurants. Flavour is her first book.

Books by Ixta Belfrage

Ottolenghi FLAVOUR

The third installment in Yotam’s bestselling and multi-award-winning PLENTY series (over 2 million copies sold). FLAVOUR celebrates the limitless potential of vegetables and reveals how to transform them into magical dishes.

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MEZCLA

Reinventing 'fusion' flavours with fun, flavour-packed recipes to cook for yourself and others, from the co-author of bestselling Ottolenghi FLAVOUR. For fans of Alison Roman, Nigella Lawson and Anna Jones.

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Prawn lasagne with habanero oil

A tasty and hearty spicy dish from Ixta Belfrage's MEZCLA.

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Super-soft courgettes with harissa and lemon

A courgette recipe that will convert even the most courgette-iffy eaters.

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Chaat Masala Potatoes with Yoghurt and Tamarind

The delicious Ottolenghi FLAVOUR dish inspired by aloo chaat.

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Chiles rellenos with salsa roja risotto

While it isn't risotto in the traditional sense, Ixta Belfrage has reimagined the dish with delectable results.

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Chicken, pineapple and ’nduja bake

This divine dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savoury and will soon become a firm favourite.

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Porcini ragù

Mushroom lovers rejoice! This flavour-packed vegetarian main dish from the co-author of bestselling Ottolenghi FLAVOUR, Ixta Belfrage, is sure to impress.

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Stuffed aubergine in curry and coconut dal

A satisfying aubergine and lentil dish from Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.

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Portobello steaks and butter bean mash

A vegetarian recipe that is simply as good as any steak (with mash), if not better.

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Berry platter with sheep’s labneh and orange oil

A fruity dish from Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.