Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook
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Jamie Oliver will share everything he’s learned as a chef as he invites you to Cook With Jamie
Whether you’re a student, a young couple, an established cook or a novice, Cook With Jamie takes you through a whole load of simple and accessible recipes that will blow the socks off your family and any guests you might have round for dinner. There’s information on Jamie’s recommended kitchen equipment, advice on how to recognize and cook loads of different cuts of meat, as well as on how to get the best value and quality when you’re out shopping.
Cook with Jamie guides you through creating meals from scratch, including simple instructions for making your own pasta and gnocchi and even how to tackle preparing a fresh crab, lobster and squid. Learn to mix beautifully balanced dressings and mayo for the perfect addition to Jamie’s recipes, like the warm Smoked Bacon and Jerusalem Artichoke Salad. From light starters to deserts with a twist, like moreish Bread and Butter Pudding with Marmalade Glaze and Cinnamon and Orange Butter, Cook with Jamie has recipes for every occasion and taste.
Jamie shares classic dishes, new creations and some of the bestselling recipes from his award winning restaurants. Cook With Jamie is the perfect companion to anyone looking to improve their cooking and have fun in the kitchen.
‘You know what … if you’re going to eat three times a day for the rest of your life, you might as well learn to cook properly and enjoy it! So, roll up your sleeves and let me help you. Now is the time for you to get stuck in and reclaim your fantastic cooking heritage!’ – Jamie
‘There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook’ Delia Smith
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (5 Oct. 2006), Michael Joseph |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0718147715 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0718147716 |
| Dimensions | 19.9 x 4 x 24.8 cm |
by M Harris
Have quite a few of Jamies books, and I love that they don’t get repetitive. I was late to getting this book and bought it second hand from amazon after seeing it in the shops. It has lovely tips included in it and lots of information on different cuts of meat, basic dressings, sauces and soups. He has a very authentic approach to cooking with lots of honest nutrient rich recipes that are perfect for families and couples. Lovely desserts also included, and great ideas for recipes for holding dinner parties
by Keven Smith
Bought this book as a gift for my partner. Recently visited a friends house and he was caught browsing the book shelf!
Some great recipes to inspire us, also contains some basic cooking skills which are extremely useful. Great book with some easy enough recipes to spice up the boring very day meals.
by Andy Hyslop
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my eldest son, who had recently introduced himself to the joys of home-ownership. The cookery book is getting regular outings and his confidence in the kitchen is increasing rapidly. Not sure if his enthusiasm is matched by his dinner guests just yet but practise makes perfect! There is something for cooks of all experiences in this cookery book, from beginners to old hands. It certainly has inspired my son to greater cullinary efforts.
by GOTTON
I have to admit I am a bit precious about my books. I like them to be neat and tidy on my bookshelf, no cracks in the spine and certainly no dog-eared pages. However, seeing this book at the low price of just £0.01 + £2.50 p+p I figured I’d take the risk of possibly getting a bit of a dog of a book. That risk really paid off.
This book is quite robust, has a wonderful, good quality cover and binding. Straight out of the box it looked and felt brand new which was a really nice surprise. I think a lot of this is because this book is just quality through and through in terms of production so if anyone else is out there second guessing their decision to buy a second hand copy of this book, I recommend taking the risk.
Beyond the quality of the production, the content of the book is just as top notch. It’s not the be all and end all of cooking books as that would probably fill a bookcase itself, but it is certainly a good all rounder. There are some nice recipes, a lot of the basics are covered and it is a very tidy book to have on the bookshelf in case you want to whip up a meal to impress. Though not full of unachievable gourmet recipes like some cookbooks, it is full of robust and flavourful recipes that I can recommend highly.
In the two-three weeks I’ve had this book I’ve tried out a number of recipes on my family, each time without telling them I was making a change before hand, and have had nothing but rave reviews sent back my way. Beware though, one of the first recipes I made was the shortbread recipe and if your family is anything like mine, the biscuits barely made it off the cooling rack before being completely consumed.
Overall this is a great book that’s not only worth it’s RRP but was an absolute steal when bought second hand from Amazon. That basically means that this has been an all round good experience with buying a second hand book on Amazon with tasty results.
by M Harris
Like all cookbooks, you’ll find about 10-15 real winners that suit your tastes and abilities, and you won’t really look at the rest (often fussy salads – why is that?). But that’s to be expected, and I’ve really enjoyed the ones that have now become permanent fixtures in my cooking. Oliver has some really good guidance on tricky things like roasting different cuts of meat, and some nice twists on classic meals, new pasta sauces, risottos. The book itself is attractive, with a place marker that is very useful. The cover board is sturdy, so you don’t have a jacket flapping around and getting torn in a busy kitchen. Recommended
by SS86
Fantastic cooking with Jamie Oliver from basic meals to the more complex for experts cooks to the less experienced like myself
by G
I am neither a fan of the author’s TV programs nor a particular admirer of the author, to be frank. I think the program is about entertainment and not about teaching you how to cook. There is no doubt that he is a great cook, but a terrible TV cook show presenter-teacher. But this review is not about the author, but about his book and, for my surprise, the book is good and didactic. It is not a book that will change your life (except if you had never cooked in your life), but it is a good first/second step towards better cooking skills. Yes, it is basic. Yet, the receipts were very good, easy to follow, well explained and, well, very tasty.
The book is honest: it tells you that it is for beginners and early intermediary, and this is what it is.
Besides, all profits go to a charity that has positive effects on people’s lives. So I think that if you like cooking but lacks confidence or want to start liking it, it is worth buying. If you are already a skillful cook, you will certainly be better off by buying something more complex.
by SMK
This is a great book with many great recipes and most of all they work, I have bought many cookbooks where the recipes just didn’t. I certainly haven’t cooked all the recipes from this book but have made a good chunk and it does now have some of my go to recipes, there is something in here for everyone – well recommended