“Fusion food as a concept is kind of trying to quite consciously fuse things that are sometimes quite contradictory, sometimes quite far apart, to see if they'd work.”

Israeli chef and food writer, Ottolenghi is best known for his approachable yet innovative Middle Eastern-inspired recipes. His collaborations with Samin Nosrat and co-authored cookbooks, including *The Ottolenghi Book*, have made his work a staple in modern home kitchens.