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The Naked Chef (Hardcover)

by Jamie Oliver (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph; First Edition edition (14 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0718143604
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718143602
  • Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,408 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
There are a few television chefs like Delia Smith and Nigel Slater who know exactly what viewers want. They cook food which is simple to prepare, but looks and tastes delicious. That's probably the reason why the BBC has bagged Jamie Oliver as the presenter of its series "The Naked Chef". A working chef at London's celebrated River Café, Oliver cooks simpler versions of what you would find on the restaurant's menu. It's basically modern Italian food using ingredients which can be found by almost anyone who is reasonably interested in food shopping. Like the television show, the book is titled The Naked Chef. In Oliver's words, this sums up the idea: "It's basically stripping back to the bare essentials." He applies this to all his recipes--from salads to roasts, desserts to pastas. He doesn't use culinary jargon nor time-consuming processes. In the book you'll find suggestions for ingredients to keep in your larder and herbs to grow on your windowsill. Recipes include Warm Salad of Radicchio, Gem and Pancetta and Beetroot Tagliatelle with Pesto, Mussels and White Wine. There are also tips on how to cook live lobsters, how to make gravy, preparing pulses for cooking, and how to make the perfect roast chicken. Several photographs accompany some of the recipes, with step-by-step instructions. Oliver's recipes for bread are particularly good--a tribute to his training at Carluccio's, the Covent Garden deli. This is the perfect book for anyone who doesn't want to spend much more than half an hour preparing meals and is not willing to compromise on innovation and taste. --Dale Kneen

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Britain's most exciting young chef, Jamie Oliver, combines bold flavours and fresh ingredients within simple recipes. He is at the cutting edge of modern life and modern British cooking. This is a book that will appeal to everyone; from those whowant great food but want to keep it simple, to those who work for a living and don't have time to spend all night cooking. It is all about giving people confidence and getting them to feel at ease in the kitchen. The tricks of the trade are revealed as Jamie shows how to make the most out of your ingredients, how to make two meals out of one, how best to present food and, crucially, how to quickly prepare delicious meals that make it look as if you've spent the whole evening in the kitchen!

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing and easy to follow, 7 Feb 2000
By A Customer
I bought this book last week and my daughter (8) and I have since cooked 4 recipes; all four have turned out refreshingly well. We have been surprised not only that the recipes worked so well (who can say every recipe from some of the best names in the cookery game has turned out well)but equally that they tasted fantastic. On a whim of enthusiasm we bought a pasta machine and having followed various of his recipes the kitchen on Sunday was festooned with drying noodles hanging from every possible surface. Incidentaly the pasta with chilli and roasted scallops is excellent(as a twist try replacing the parsley with coriander one day for a change it's great). The star recipe so far is his green Thai curry herby and very different, so far removed from overcooked supermarket ready meals and much more vivid than the green paste concoctions- you have got to try it. We no doubt will work through the rest of the recipes sooner rather than later and then onto the next book which is out in the Spring. We thoroughly suggest you spend money on this book. Happy eating.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a mouth-watering cook book for the health-conscious amateur!, 13 Jun 2000
By L. Ivory "bozzy" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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This cook-book has you salivating from the first few pages!

It combines a refreshingly anarchich style with simple and achievable recipes which allow for a healthy diet and could be(and are so far succesfully being) used as part of a weight-reduction programme.

Jamie is an inspirational cook who does not call for complicated ingredients or cooking methods or loads of cream and butter but rather relies on high quality ingredients and bold but simple combinations to achieve truly orgasmic results.

We're busy people who love good food. This is a celebration of eating - not cooking. We bought a pasta machine on the strength of these recipes, and ... wow, knockout! BUT - we're still on track with the diet!

This book is 250 pages of mouth-watering photos plus truly inspirational text and recipes.

If you do noting else, stock your larder with his basic ingredient list and your patio/window-box with his herbs. This man Knows His Onions!

Buy this book, and then buy the sequel like we did! You won't be disappointed.

Whoever said the English can't cook hadn't met Jamie Oliver. Bravissimo James!

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplicity at its Best!, 22 Mar 2000
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Having bought more cookery books than I care to admit to and toiled many hours in the kitchen, the Naked Chef is proof that you can prepare food that looks great, and even better tastes great in a minimum of time, the Fragarant Green Curry is amazing..simple to do, but tastes incredible. I bought this book after seeing the repeats on TV...and its now about the ONLY book I use, the fact that it is in no way pretensious.. makes it a must, his style is unique and refreshing. It is a very inspirational book that certainly gets the creative juices going.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jamie Oliver, Naked Chef Cookbook
One of Jamie's earlier books, which I bought for my friend's birthday recently. It is a great book, I have owned a copy for years, and I still use it regularly. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Got this as I find Jamies recipes very easy to follow and this is just another cheap example
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This was my first Jamie book and I loved it so much this was my second copy after the first died. I love Jamie and now have several of his books. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of yummy recipes
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Published 11 months ago by Sabine Zimmermann

4.0 out of 5 stars A good look at simple cooking
I bought this book just to see how Jamie was back in his 'youth' I was pleasantly surprised to see that his cooking was simple, yet very tasty. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. J. Cartwright

3.0 out of 5 stars 'The aim of this book is to inspire you to get into the kitchen
fired with enthusiasm and confidence......'

From the Introduction:-

'....I had been cooking good food in a restaurant for some time, but found it... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2006 by A B CeDar

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb when basics are in order.
This is absolutely my favorite of the Naked Chef book series. It was the first one I remember getting, and the one I had some of my most memorable cookbook experiences from... Read more
Published on 30 May 2006 by Unna Wildt

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic.....i've cooked all of 'em!!
I have all 6 of Jamie's books. I cook a jamie meal every single evening! he is an absolute star, i have never ever come across any other cook books where you can do a recipe from... Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by Lisa

4.0 out of 5 stars Making it easy.
I love this book. If I'm stuck for an idea for something to rustle up I can usually find some inspiration here. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2005 by Gary Nicklin

4.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational book ... but the TV show is better
I purchased this book after being inspired by the TV program. Jamie is obviously a good cook but the reason for his success is that he has a passion for making food and an... Read more
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