- Hardcover: 447 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion Books (2 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1401322336
- ISBN-13: 978-1401322335
- Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 19 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
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79 of 80 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the seventh book from everyone's favourite mockney celebrity chef, and anyone who owns the likes of The Naked Chef or Jamie's Dinners will know what to expect: Jamie's jovial, conversational-style of writing, a lovely, clear lay-out, tantalising, mouthwatering photographs, and recipes that straddle the great divide between haute cuisine and decent, down-to-earth grub. So, what does this book offer that's new?
Well, firstly, at over 400 pages, Cook With Jamie appears to have been conceived as a more comprehensive cook book than previous efforts, as he covers everything from basic salads all the way through to desserts, even revisiting some of the chapters from earlier books (Making your own pasta, Risotto). Secondly, each section has an introduction of its own, including a list of 'Top tips' and a bullet-point guide to being a better ingredients shopper. Some of it may seem bleedin' obvious but it's great for the newcomer and worth reminding yourself of if you've been out of the game for a while. Finally - and most importantly! - it offers some very inventive and scrumptious-sounding new dishes, of which my favourite are:
'Gorgeous slow-cooked duck pasta'
'Pan-fried scallops with lentils, crispy pancetta and lemon creme fraiche'
'Grilled spatchcocked chicken with new potatoes, roast asparagus and herby yoghurt'
The recipes vary from the ridiculously simple (see: Return of egg salad, Prawn cocktail, Jools' favourite Saturday afternoon pasta) to the rather more time-consuming and complex (anything with crab or lobster...) and there are entire sub-chapters devoted to carrots, peas, broccoli and cauliflower!
Matt Pucci
Well, firstly, at over 400 pages, Cook With Jamie appears to have been conceived as a more comprehensive cook book than previous efforts, as he covers everything from basic salads all the way through to desserts, even revisiting some of the chapters from earlier books (Making your own pasta, Risotto). Secondly, each section has an introduction of its own, including a list of 'Top tips' and a bullet-point guide to being a better ingredients shopper. Some of it may seem bleedin' obvious but it's great for the newcomer and worth reminding yourself of if you've been out of the game for a while. Finally - and most importantly! - it offers some very inventive and scrumptious-sounding new dishes, of which my favourite are:
'Gorgeous slow-cooked duck pasta'
'Pan-fried scallops with lentils, crispy pancetta and lemon creme fraiche'
'Grilled spatchcocked chicken with new potatoes, roast asparagus and herby yoghurt'
The recipes vary from the ridiculously simple (see: Return of egg salad, Prawn cocktail, Jools' favourite Saturday afternoon pasta) to the rather more time-consuming and complex (anything with crab or lobster...) and there are entire sub-chapters devoted to carrots, peas, broccoli and cauliflower!
Matt Pucci
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as my new years resolution was to learn to cook. Who better to turn to than Mr Oliver? To start with, there are absolutely loads of recipes to try out, you could spend a very long time trying to decide what next to cook! Its always good to have variety, and Cook has this in spades. My first recipe attempt went disastrously wrong (sausage fusilli) but whether this was because we broiught the wrong sausages or because its not a great recipe i dont know, but we werent very keen! However, everything else we've cooked from this book has been a success. The meatballs were delicious and nicely spiced, the fish wrapped in bacon was yummy and surprisingly filling, and the home made custard is beyond words. Its so good and so hard to stop eating- calorific but the nicest thing i've eaten in a long while! Every recipe has a mouthwatering picture and there are tons of tips from shopping for meat to how to kill a lobster. If you want to learn to cook then this is a must buy-simple recipes that taste very very good!(apart from the sausage fusilli!)
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book last week and as soon as I opened it inspired me to invite my whole family round for sunday lunch! (something i have NEVER done before lol)
I baked my first cake, made my first pavalova, and cooked a beautiful meal following several of the meat and vegetables recipes! Everyone loved it and I really enjoyed cooking it!
The book looks amazing and the food tastes even better! Think this would make a lovely christmas present for someone who is interested in learning more about cooking!
I baked my first cake, made my first pavalova, and cooked a beautiful meal following several of the meat and vegetables recipes! Everyone loved it and I really enjoyed cooking it!
The book looks amazing and the food tastes even better! Think this would make a lovely christmas present for someone who is interested in learning more about cooking!
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Excellent for finding a recipe to spice up the week
This book allows you to do exactly what the title says: cook with Jamie. As opposed to other reviewers, I didn't look at this book as my chance to get into the world of cookery and... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Grinny
Beginners
Bought this for my daughters boyfriend's 21st. What a great introduction to cooking and shopping. He really enjoyed this and I hope he'll be able to cook up some great food for my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ann
Jamie at his best!
I own the majority of Jamie books but had wanted to add this to my collection for a while and I'm so glad I did! Read more
Published 2 months ago by ChiChi13
cook with jamie
I bought this for Valentines day for my girlfriend who can't cook .............. I'm now putting on weight!!! Good book and good value for money too.
Published 2 months ago by kenneth ross
easy to be enticed into trying
been cooking for over 40 years- this book has inspired me anyway! Beautifully produced.As with all Jamies books- its a delightful read.
Published 3 months ago by E. Arnold
A delightful book
Before buying this book, my main concern was the selection of recipes in the book. There is no doubt that Jamie Oliver's recipes are a delight to look at, and a delight to eat. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kathy
cooking made easy
Typically Jamie, easy to follow with readily available ingredients. A must have for the budding Chef/Cook and the eager amateur. *****
Published 4 months ago by +dai
Yummy!
This cook book is fantastic! My boyfriend and I have been working our way through it and have yet to find something we don't like. Read more
Published 17 months ago by bonetgirl
good book with detailed instructions
My 14 year old chose this to help as a start for GCSE- really informative and good writing style
Published 21 months ago by Debs
The only one you need.
I used to borrow a friend's copy of this book but HAD to get my own one! Having dozens of cookery books I have to say the others don't have a look in on this one! Read more
Published 23 months ago by nenuphar P-G.
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