Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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! If you only buy one cookery book make it this one. Well illustrated and step-by-step easy to follow recipes.Buy your friends one!

I'm a huge fan of Jamie's work, so I loved this book. I like the personal touch that Jamie puts in his work. The best thing is that it's not just a book full of recipes. It has a lot of information on herbs, spices and essential cookware you'll need to set up a cooking atmosphere at home. 5+

Great gift for son leaving home. Clear explanations and instructions that will help him cook independently. Was worried he would not consider it a 'good' gift but he has really enjoyed looking through. It would seem its ok if Jamie tells you how to do it, much better than your mother!

After looking thru this book (haven't tried recipes yet) I know without a doubt this book is a WINNER. First of all it's Jamie Oliver so the recipes will be amazing and most important the knowledge of his cooking lessons will expand my 'so called skills' even more. So glad I got this book and have purchased another for my son who's also on a journey to becoming a great cook with the abundance of knowledge this book provides.

Esse livro é incrível para cozinheiros entusiastas, iniciantes e até os mais experientes. Muito claro em todas as explicações, ensina técnicas básicas e tem receitas fáceis e saborosas.

a massive cooking guide. Those who likes Jamie's recipes would admire this book as well.

Da quando l'ho comprato - ormai diversi anni fa - Cook with Jamie è diventato di gran lunga il mio libro di ricette preferito! Sebbene si possa pensare che un nglese non abbia nulla da insegnare in termini di cucina agli italiani, in questo caso la realtà è veramente diversa. Le ricette contenute in questo libro (a mio avviso il migliore di J. Oliver) sono facili da realizzare ed hanno una riuscita garantita! Io le ho provate praticamente tutte e sono tutte ottime, anche quelle di piatti tipicamente italiani, come la pasta.Provare per credere!

Tengo varios libros de Jamie y este tampoco defrauda. Las recetas tienen todas una pinta excelente muy bien explicadas. Dan ganas de hacerlas todas!