Known for her unique, irreverent tone, inimitable style of cooking, and effortlessly brilliant recipes, Alison Roman is a firm favourite among home cooks. Her hit cookbooks include the hosting bible Nothing Fancy, the cult favourite recipes of Dining In, the baking and desserts deep-dive Sweet Enough, and her latest release Something from Nothing, which celebrates the untapped potential of a well-stocked pantry with simple yet elevated and flavour-packed recipes.
Below, we’ve rounded up our pick of must-try Alison Roman recipes, from delicious bean dishes, to hearty bowls of pasta, to stunning centrepieces and internet-famous bakes.
Alison Roman’s Lemony White Beans and Escarole with Anchovy and Parmesan
Hearty, zesty, herby and anchovy-infused – this bean dish has all the hallmarks of a great Alison Roman recipe. It works equally well as a side or main.
Alison Roman’s Soy-Braised Brisket with Caramelised Honey and Garlic
Characterised by rich umami, flavours, sweetness, and warming spices, this slow-cooked brisket is the ultimate elevated winter warmer.
Alison Roman’s Creamy Cauliflower Pasta with Pecorino Breadcrumbs
Caramelised cauliflower forms the flavour base for this delicious, creamy pasta sauce, but it’s the salty crunch of the pecorino breadcrumb topping that’s the real star of the show.
Alison Roman’s Tomato-Poached Fish with Crispy Chilli Oil
Mild white fish pairs beautifully with this flavourful, “brothy” sauce that packs just the right level of punch – perfect for serving on a bed of rice or orzo.
Alison Roman’s Roasted Tomato and Anchovy Bucatini
Tomatoes slow-roasted in olive oil and melted anchovy fillets add a depth and richness of flavour to this otherwise simple pasta dish.
Alison Roman’s Spicy Pork Soup with Pasta and Parmesan
Simple, hearty, and comforting, this soup is packed with deeply savoury flavours and mellows out the bitterness of leafy kale-like cime di rapa.
Alison Roman’s Frizzled Chickpeas and Onion with Feta and Oregano
The tang of crumbled feta and robust flavours of oregano (or slightly sweeter marjoram) are the perfect complement to this not quite fried, not quite caramelised bowl of chickpeas and onions.
Alison Roman’s Anchovy-Butter Chicken with Chicken Fat Croutons
Like many of Alison’s best-loved recipes, this chicken dish sees anchovies seamlessly melted into the flavour base for a hit of mellow, savoury richness.
Alison Roman’s Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread, or Why Would I Make Another Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever Again?
This shortbread recipe became an internet sensation – and for good reason. Here, we see Alison revamp the components of a classic chocolate chip cookie to take it to new heights.
Alison Roman’s A Bowl of Salted Chocolate Pudding
The ultimate effortless dinner party dessert, this chocolate pudding with a sophisticated edge is made for serving in a large bowl and dishing out in generous dollops.
