Kitchen Of The Future With Özge Şahin

As the world’s resources rapidly deplete and each day we have less time to spend in the kitchen, I found myself asking: What can I do to change this course? How can I share what I have learned with future generations? These reflections led me to embark on a book project.

My goal is to build a bridge between past and future, embracing individuals of all ages—those who still maintain a connection to the kitchen as well as those who have lost that bond, particularly the younger generations.

In the pages ahead, you will find exquisite recipes crafted from ingredients that are often discarded. You will discover how to create innovative and nutritious dishes using fruit and vegetable peels, stalks and even seeds— ingredients commonly perceived as waste. My aim is to introduce practical methods that can easily be integrated into daily life, reducing waste while simultaneously demonstrating how to prepare delicious meals.

Remember: Establishing a zero-waste kitchen benefits both the environment and your budget. Each recipe in this book has been meticulously designed to minimize waste while ensuring nourishing and delicious dishes. I hope this book inspires you and contributes to adopting a more sustainable lifestyle in your kitchen. 
Together, with small steps, we can create significant change. Thank you for embarking on this journey with me.
Honored for its thoughtful approach, the book earned first place in the Sustainability category at the 2025 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. This international acclaim underscores its dedication to reshaping everyday cooking practices into habits that are more mindful and respectful of our resources.