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Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours | 
 enlarge | Author: Jamie Oliver
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Category: Book
List Price: £25.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 5
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0718148622
EAN: 9780718148621
ASIN: 0718148622
Publication Date: October 3, 2008
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 very satisfied January 6, 2009
This is the first (and so far the only) Jamie book that I have, and I am extremely happy with it. I ordered it just before Xmas and I've tried some 4 recipes so far: they were all a success!
I am not a beginner cook nor a very experienced one and I found it great. I do think however that if someone has never kept a knife in their hands, this is a slight step too far, but I found it excellent for my level.
I have tried the "crunchy garlic chicken" using turkey breasts instead of chicken, and my boyfriend who normally doesn't eat poultry told me I could do it again, as it was delicious; then I did the "one cup pancakes" without the topping - I already knew how to make thin french-style crepes, but never tried the American style ones - and that was also a great success and a very easy to remember recipe: I passed it on to a friend; the third thing I tried was the "hardly any prep prawn stir fry" and I think it was one of the most delicious things I have ever made for myself! I loved it, mostly the fact I could make a wok-dish without using ready sauce, but making my own one... I repeated it at my in-laws, and they loved it too! The last recipe from the book was the "cracking burger" but that one I left to my boyfriend, who hardly ever cooks, and doesn't really like to cook: it was also very good, I only suggest to make the burgers a bit thinner than Jamie says.
beside these 4 recipes that we followed literally, I took quite some ideas from the other ones (for salads and curry rice for instance) and I think I will continue trying them out.
I also liked a lot the introductiory part on tools and must-haves in the cupboard, and his saving time tips!
I have many cooking books (15 or so) plus dozens of magazines and I am Italian, but I can assure you this one is so far in the top3 if not the best!!
Brilliant...a must have cook book January 4, 2009
I am so pleased with this book. It is my favourite in my cook book collection. It contains brilliant recipes that are easy to do and practical for everyday meals.
The Thai Green Curry and Sizzling Beef are yummy, I cant wait to try some more.
 Essential reading if you actually want to "cook" your own food rather than just heat it up. January 4, 2009
Jamie's Ministry of Food is a no-nonsense book for those that aren't terribly sure about their cooking and want to graduate past simple fry-ups and things that just come out of a packet and go straight into the oven. I have found that Jamie Oliver always has a very accessible and simple way of writing which will not leave you re-reading the instructions not feeling very sure about what he is telling you to do. What I love about Jamie Oliver is that it often feels as though the recipes have been written by a mate, they are informative without being preachy.
Ministry of Food contains a number of familiar recipes that you will have eaten in the past but will have not idea of how to make them and to make them well. Basic recipes like Roast Beef are balanced against more interesting recipes like Paella. Jamie also is very moral with his food, especially meat as he makes a point in the book to say that when you are buying meat, make sure you try to get organic free range produce. As well as that there are a number of recipes that are "quick cook" and should be from the pan to your plate in twenty minutes, which is just superb when you get in from work and don't want to be messing around for any length of time in front of the oven.
If you are already an experienced cook you will not get much more from this book other than a few new recipes to your repertoire, if however you are wanting to make a go of making seriously good meals then this book is essential reading.
Not pretentious - just good, easy food January 2, 2009
I got this book as a gift for Christmas and have already cooked some great meals from it. I'm quite good at cooking, and I do enjoy cooking for others but I tend to be somewhat unadventurous when it comes to cooking for myself. I have often bought cookery books hoping to be inspired, only to find them full of meals that to be honest I'm never gonna cook! This book however, is full of simple, appetising, healthy recipes with ingredients I already have in my cupboards. The instructions are basic and very clear, using everyday language, yet not patronising either.
This is definitely accessible for beginners, cheap simple ingredients for students, and inspirational to all - experienced or otherwise. A great buy - in fact I will buy it for my brother and his new wife right now!
Pass it on, it's worth it. January 2, 2009
This book is great my 19yr old daughter and I love it, it's simple and easy to follow and the recipes always taste great. Some can work out a little expensive when on a low budget but just substitute cheaper versions of what it asks for.
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