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Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook [Hardcover]

Jamie Oliver
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Oct 2 2007
My guide to making you a better cook.

I can't tell you how long I've dreamed about writing this book. It's the biggest book I've ever done, and I've really tried to make it a timeless, modern-day classic. Whether you're a student, a young couple, an established cook, or a novice, I'll take 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 the equipment that I think you should have in your kitchen, 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. With all of us consuming more processed food than ever, it's a sad fact that most people just aren't confident enough to cook anymore. With this in mind, now is the time for you to get stuck in and reclaim your fantastic cooking heritage!

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.

P.S.: By the way, you should feel good about buying this book because every single penny I make from it will go toward training and inspiring young kids from tough backgrounds all over the world to have a career in food through the Fifteen Foundation. So on behalf of them, thank you.


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Starred Review. The seemingly inexhaustible Oliver (The Naked Chef, Happy Days with the Naked Chef, etc.) returns with what may be his best book yet. Aiming to educate readers on cooking basics, Oliver offers over 175 recipes that emphasize flavor and freshness over labor-intensive preparation. With a conversational style that favors general guidelines over strict instructions-recipes often call for a "knob of butter," a "handful of shelled peas" or "a big handful of freshly grated Parmesan"-Oliver's friendly and enthusiastic approach handily deflates new cook anxiety. Loaded with photos that cover common skills like cleaning and preparing fresh lobster, discerning degrees of doneness in meat and crafting homemade pasta, Oliver's patient explanations leave little room for confusion. His dishes, many of which are updated versions of classics, are impressive and accessible. A simple baked potato is made savory by stuffing it with bacon, anchovies and sage, and a basic risotto becomes extraordinary with the addition of apples, walnuts and gorgonzola. Empathizing with those strapped for time, he offers four takes on that trusty fall-back, chicken breasts, all of which can be prepared in a single baking dish. Loaded with everyday dishes ranging from fried calamari and onion gratin to shortbread cookies, this volume doesn't set any new culinary standards, but it will certainly make an impact on determined newcomers still intimidated by the prospect of preparing a three course dinner.
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About the Author

Jamie Oliver grew up in his parents' country pub, the Cricketers in Clavering, where he started cooking at the age of eight, before studying at London's Westminster Catering College. He then went on to work with some of the top chefs in England namely Antonio Carluccio at the Neal Street Restaurant and Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers at the River Caf . The author of such popular titles as The Naked Chef, Jamie's Kitchen, and Jamie's Italy, among others, he has written for the Saturday Times , served as Food Editor at GQ and Marie Claire magazines, and hosted the popular television show "The Naked Chef." He is twenty-nine and lives in London with his wife Jools and their daughters, Poppy and Daisy.

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
You have seen the cooking shows, you've tried the recipes... and sometimes they turn out but never look as good as they did on TV. This book covers every aspect of cooking a beginner to intermediate (if not more) would benefit from learning about. It takes all of the basics like beef, pasta, risotto, seafood, vegetables, etc. and really breaks down what the product you are working with IS and what it DOES and WHY you are doing what you are doing at each step. It also teaches you things like how a restaurant can pop out a risotto in 10 minutes when anyone who has made it before knows it takes a good 40 minutes to make.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about improving their cooking techniques and who wants to increase the quality of their cooked meals.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Apart from knowing that the proceeds from the purchase of this book (and some of his others) go towards his various charities, it's so worthwhile owning. I am a trained pastry cook and have been cooking and experimenting with food for years. I find this book to be invaluable from his simple salad dressings to the more advanced dishes. My brother loves to cook but lacks the knowledge, so I got him this book for his birthday, because he had already seen mine. He was thrilled and has mastered the art of fresh pasta making as well as much more. Jamie Oliver's writing style is just like him on his shows and fun to read and learn from. The photos and diagrams are great, especially since I am someone who won't buy a cookbook that doesn't have pictures. There are photos for pretty much every recipe as well as diagrams of meat cuts ie. a cow and where the tenderloin comes from and the best way to cook it, etc. It's not about to replace my baking textbook or my Joy of Cooking as there aren't nearly as many recipes in Jamie Oliver's book, but I'm much quicker to pick up his book and try out a new and delicious looking dish for my young family for dinner! It's definitely one of my top 5 most used cookbooks!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Jan 8 2008
By Melanie
Format:Hardcover
Most of the recipes in here (with the exception of anything with blood sausage)are excellent. Jamie does a great job of combining his passion for food with straightforward non-fussy recipes that will please most palates. This book is a must for any cookbook collection and his recipes will be used time and time again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cook with Jamie
I really enjoy Jamie Oliver, though his recipes use terms that aren't used in NA, they still work and are absolutely delicious for the most part. Easy to follow.
Published 2 months ago by Sharon Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recipes and Inspiring ideas
This is one of two books I stole from my Mom when I left for University. A great part of the book is Jamie Olivers advocation of how and why we should
eat fresh organic local... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars A kitchen staple for new and experienced cooks
I bought this cookbook based on my fondness for Jamie Oliver's shows on the Food Network, and on some pretty stellar reviews I read online - and it has not disappointed. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Setara
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide and great recipes!
This is an gorgeous book, full of helpful tips and loads of interesting recipes! It will help you identify different cuts of meat and the best ways to cook them, grill filleted... Read more
Published 22 months ago by G. Larouche
5.0 out of 5 stars cook with Jaime
What is there not to love about Jaime Oliver's cookbooks. I have almost every cookbook he has published and I love all of them, the recipies are easy to follow and they all turn... Read more
Published 22 months ago by magpies
5.0 out of 5 stars As great as his other cookbooks.
Jamie Oliver does't just give you recipes, he teaches you to cook.

This cookbook has great recipes that won't be intimidation to a beginner but will be appreciated by... Read more
Published on Mar 20 2011 by Diana B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift idea
My current favourite cook book. It is packed with mouth-watering close-up photos, and the instructions are written in typical Jamie fashion (" a glug of red wine"), so you can... Read more
Published on Sep 13 2010 by Christopher R. Cowland
5.0 out of 5 stars JEFE cooks with Jamie
He's done it again! Jamie Oliver creates a masterpiece cookbook for the populous. I absolutely adore this book. His teachings about cooking and food use are incredible! Read more
Published on Feb 26 2010 by J. Turrell
5.0 out of 5 stars jamie
Excellent book with a number of great recipies, would recommend to the novice to profesional chef
Published on Jan 24 2010 by Shawn Pritchard
5.0 out of 5 stars Can make the noncook into a chef!
I can't say enough about this book. My boyfriend bought this book as a gift to me, but it has become his bible. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2009 by chamlo
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