Ellie's Table is a vibrant cookbook that blends storytelling with recipes, reflecting chef Ellie Bouhadana’s Jewish heritage from Morocco to the Mediterranean. In her debut book, Ellie shares dishes inspired by her travels through Italy and family traditions passed down through generations.
Part recipe collection, part journal, Ellie’s Table offers a glimpse into her food philosophy, with highlights like her safta’s rugelach recipe, the secret to perfect fried zucchini from Rome’s Jewish community, and childhood memories of cooking Moroccan dishes with her aunt and father. The book also features her famous focaccia and a variety of whipped butters.
The chapters mirror the flow of a dinner party, starting with cold plates, snacks, and breads, moving to big plates, vegetables, pasta, and ending with sweets. Beautifully illustrated, this cookbook celebrates seasonal, communal eating.
Ellie Bouhadana is a self-taught chef who gained popularity during Melbourne’s lockdown, delivering focaccia and handmade pasta to 200 customers weekly. She later became the head chef at Hope St Radio, a critically acclaimed venue. Inspired by her Moroccan and Eastern European Jewish roots, Ellie’s menu reflects her passion for Mediterranean cuisine and family traditions.
