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BOOKS
Todd English, a celebrated chef and restaurateur, has authored several acclaimed cookbooks that showcase his signature Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, passion for bold flavors, and approach to modern American dining. His books blend rustic yet refined cooking techniques with accessible recipes, making them suitable for both home cooks and professionals. Each book reflects his culinary philosophy—emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients, innovative combinations, and the joy of sharing food with others.
THE OLIVES TABLE
The Olives Table by Todd English is a celebrated cookbook that showcases over 160 recipes from his renowned restaurant Olives and his home kitchen. The book, co-authored with Sally Sampson and featuring photographs by Carl Tremblay, highlights English’s innovative Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Published in 1997 by Simon & Schuster, it includes a wide range of dishes, from simple to elaborate, such as Olives Tart, Gingered Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks, and Falling Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Sauce
THE FIGS TABLE
The Figs Table by Todd English and Sally Sampson is a cookbook that showcases over 100 recipes from English’s award-winning restaurant Figs. The book highlights Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with a focus on pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts.
THE OLIVES DESSERT TABLE
The Olives Dessert Table by Todd English, Paige Retus, and Sally Sampson is a comprehensive dessert cookbook that showcases spectacular desserts inspired by English’s renowned restaurant Olives. The book was initially published in 2000 and later re-released in 2017. It features 43 elaborate desserts, each composed of multiple building block recipes—over 145 in total—that can often be prepared ahead of time. This approach allows home cooks to create both simple desserts and complex masterpieces.
COOKING IN EVERYDAY ENGLISH: THE ABCs OF GREAT FLAVOR AT HOME
Cooking in Everyday English: The ABCs of Great Flavor at Home by Todd English is an innovative cookbook that focuses on creating fresh flavor combinations using readily available ingredients. Published in October 2011 by Oxmoor House, the book offers 150 modern recipes with global flavors that home cooks can easily prepare.
