Jamie Oliver Recipes

Finding the Right Hobby For You

2011-01-07T08:27:00.000-08:00

Standing back from the daily rat race can be tricky, but taking time out to do something for yourself is important for your well being. We were interested to see what's out there that doesn't fall under the usual 'socialising', going to the cinema and reading' that usually graces people's CVs - here are some of the most interesting activities we came across which are sure to prove for fun, stimulating and which may even lead you down a new career path in the future!

Learn a foreign language: For you keen travellers out there, imagine how amazing your next holiday would be if you could engage with the locals in a cafe or the supermarket without any embarrassing, broken attempts at communicating the simplest things! Learning the local lingo can enrich every aspect of visiting a country, and you are guaranteed to learn loads about the culture, food and everyday aspects of that country - plus it's really sociable!

Become a pyrotechnic... This ticks a lot of boxes - it's got the 'thrill' effect, it's sociable as you work as part of a large team, it's creative and you get the buzz of a crowd's reaction to a display... and it's as detached from 'work' as you can get!! Some companies run pyrotechnic training days.

Under the sea... If you love being in the water and are curious about life under the sea, scuba diving is great for keeping fit, it's relaxing and can be a great string to your bow as you can gain professional qualifications along the way... It clearly lends itself to discovering some amazing places; Egypt, Thailand, Venezuela... the world is your oyster (or tropical fish, dolphin, lion fish... You only need Google your local leisure centres to find scuba diving lessons and you'll be diving in no time!

Become the new Jamie Oliver...Okay not quite, but if you have a passion for food - why not experiment, and even sell your fave recipes, be it, cupcakes, sushi or chutney and see where it takes you. Why not join local craft fairs, or spread the word amongst friends - just make sure it stays fun and doesn't become extra work... maybe even combine it with our next idea...

Be a writer - Literally, why not start up a blog on something that really interests you; music, food or tiddlywinks... whatever gets you excited. Take photos, comment and invite people to share their thoughts on your chosen topic. Updating your blog means you'll be motivated to go out there and find some great new material to add to your site!

These are just a few hobbies we think would be great ways to spend your leisure time - but this is only scratching the surface! There any so many weird and wonderful things out there to spend your spare time doing (and helping your CV stand out from the crowd!) - but we hope these have given you a good kick start to finding your dream hobby!

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Jamie Oliver

2011-01-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

Jamie Oliver is one of Britain's most popular chef's and personalities. But although his light-hearted approach and ready charm have endeared him to everybody, surprizingly little is known about this young man. Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewebank have approached Jamie's friends, family and collegues to produce a biography that shows just what makes him tick.

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Jamies Peas and Beans

2011-01-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

Quite interesting to sit and watch Jamie Oliver on his gardening programme at the moment he is showing us the peas and broad beans that he has grown. Apparently everyone thinks you have to peel broad beans but Jamie says you don't need to do that when they are fresh.

He is now using a pestle and mortar to bash up broad beans, mint and peas, busting and breaking all the skins and mint, bruising the hell out of everything. When it's a sort of mush you add about three tablespoons of olive oil and some grated parmesan cheese. This makes a harmony that you've just got to scream about, so Jamie says. Have a little taste and appreciate the fabulous colour, keep tasting and add cheese and lemon juice until you get a good flavour.

You can serve it over a piece of fish or on toast. You can add a bit of garlic rubbed on the toast if you like then get a big lob of the paste and slap it on the toast. If you want to take it up a notch, tear a ball of mozzarella in to bits and put it on top then grill it.

You can also add some pea shoots which look beautiful. Raw peas in salad are a total luxury and also small broad beans with just lemon juice and olive oil dressing. Then sprinkle with more parmesan cheese to make a pretty green and white starter on toast or luxury snack.

Brian the gardener taught Jamie to grow peas and beans by first of all working up and chaffing up the soil then add some fertiliser which gives the beans a good head start - organic is best.

Then you dig a gulley with a spade and plant the seeds about 6 or 7 inches apart, a couple at a time - they don't mind that. 16 times 50 is 700 broad beans in a row. Put water in the gulleys and then fill over the soil so they're 3 inches deep.

Peas are even easier to grow. Make a 6 inch gulley, sprinkle the peas in and then fill the dirt over, give it a good watering. You can grow two crops a year.

Pigeons like peas so it's a good idea to build a twig wigwam over them so that the pigeons can't get them, because pigeons don't like twigs in their eyes and it also looks pretty.

Toads are good for the garden because they eat all the slugs and snails which is good for an organic garden that has no pest killers. Spice broad bean fritters is a recipe that Jamie says you will love and is the tops! Pod 250g of broad beans then heat some oil and half a potato in a pan and when the potato goes brown you know the oil is ready. Nice spices for it are cumin, cayenne pepper, teaspoon of each, half a chilli, finely sliced to give the blender a bit of help. This is a falafel type of dish.

Pulse the blender until the ingredients are mushy, add a little bit of flour, just enough to bind it for a crispy outside and juicy inside. Make quenelles from the mixture and drop them into the hot oil.

One can make them beforehand and put them in the fridge. A nice dip is made from Lemon juice, Yogurt and Mint. Jamie loves them and as he takes them out of the oil he says, 'oh my lord!'

Served on a plate with some fresh lettuce, a squeeze of lemon juice and some olive oil. He loves this type of cooking as this is what he likes to eat, together with a wodge of chili.

This is the account given by those who watched Jamie Oliver's Peas and Beans programme. If you'd like to read more about their television encounters just go to

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2011-01-04T18:50:00.000-08:00

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The Pressure Cooker Cookbook : 100 Contemporary Recipes for the Time-Pressured Cook

2011-01-03T22:02:00.001-08:00

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Jamie Does - Is the New Book Really Any Good?

2010-12-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

Jamie Does, The new Book From Jamie Oliver

In the new television series from Jamie Oliver (UK only at the time of writing) "Jamie Does" several different locations. Marrakesh, Andalucia, Athens, France, Stockholm and Italy.

Jamie does do the business for me in the first two programmes. So much so that I went out and bought the book!

His enthusiasm for great food comes through in the book as much as it does in the television series. Traditional recipes are given due honour but Jamie also puts his own twist onto them. Reading the book you feel that he is learning from the culture rather than trying to force his own point of view.

Jamie does not have any qualms about giving us "full fat" recipes either. The healthy options are in there but so is everything else. I have cooked the "Best Chorizo and Tomato Salad in the World" (page 22) and it is really good but the fat from the sausage is not spared. A bit of self indulgence now and again does nobody any harm though in my opinion.

The recipes are easy to follow and with generally easy to source ingredients, though Jamie does give some suggestions for replacements for the harder to find items. There are several extra dishes that do not feature in the television series.

The photography in the book is superb in my opinion, David Loftus has done a cracking job (as in all of Jamie's other books) and the travelogue is very interesting. The local history and culture of each region, particularly relating to cuisine, gets good coverage.

I do realise that Jamie Oliver and his presentation is not to everyone's taste but I highly recommend Jamie Does as a great addition to anyone's kitchen bookshelf.

In the UK the book is retailing at ?26-00 BUT you can get copies of Jamie Does (as I did) for around ?9-00 if you know where to look.

Roger

I have written more information and hunted down some good prices for the book at Jamie Does

Options For Healthier Eating & Dieting Are Increasing Providing a Better Living & Lifestyle

2010-12-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

Healthy Recipes

There are so many different food types on the market today it's hard to know what to eat and to know what is healthy. A lot of foods you find on the supermarket shelf are processed which aren't good for you. Even if you try a healthy chicken salad sandwich from Subway, there are still preservatives used to help keep the food longer before having to throw it out. And it's rather unfortunate that some healthy meals don't taste overly fantastic which instantly put people off. So what do you do? All you have to do is find the best recipe.

Healthy eating has never before been so important. So important you even have programs on TV showing people trying to lose weight (The Biggest Loser) and the government is trying to encourage kids to eat healthy and even some celebrities are getting involved (Jamie Oliver's school dinners). It's a big thing now that even McDonalds, primarily a fast food restaurant sometimes introduce the healthy option. The world has moved on from fish and chips and is now more focused on healthy eating. Supermarkets now have shelves dedicated the Weight Watcher products.

One thing you'll notice now more than ever is that healthy food products are starting to look nice and taste even better whereas before this was never the case. Years ago a diet meant pushing a leaf of lettuce about your plate with a bar of chocolate on nothing but your mind. It was depressing and extremely difficult and a lot of people tried it for a short time and gave up.

So do you buy products off the shelves or do you make your own? Well, the easiest option and likely the fastest option is to buy the pre-made meal but when it says 'only 3% fat' does that make it a great product? Not necessarily. There can be other ingredients in there that aren't good for the body but have been disguised as something else. The best way to ensure you're eating healthy food is to buy the raw ingredients and find a recipe and cook the food at home. There's a major benefit to this. You know exactly what's going into the meal and you can control the amount of sugar, salt and fat that you put into it.

Never before in the history has there been an absolute abundance of information available at hand and with the internet now readily available there really is no excuse for not making the effort. All it takes is a couple of clicks to find a recipe and maybe a ballpoint pen to jot down the ingredients. Make the effort to buy those ingredients next time you're out. You'll find you enjoy the meal a lot more because you spent your time making it.

To measure your consumption for weight loss, an online calorie counter free is a useful tool to help keep you restricted and determined. Learn how to cook frozen crab to enhance your diet with protein and low fat.

The Naked Chef Takes Off

2010-12-02T19:39:00.000-08:00

Jamie Oliver, the Naked Chef, is a culinary star with charm that shines even brighter than his glossy pictures (People). Hes the Food Networks latest sensation, a Today Show regular, and, a GQ man of the month. His audience appeal keeps growing and his primetime show on the Food Network continues to reap huge ratings as he teaches everyone the secret behind fresh, simple, delicious cooking. In The Naked Chef Takes Off, TVs hottest young chef (USA Weekend) returns to offer even more delectable stripped-down recipes with basic ingredients and a minimum of fuss. In this new book, Jamie features fantastic breakfasts, tapas, roasts, fish dishes, and desserts to die for. Best of all, each of the recipes is accompanied by Jamies winning, off-the-cuff commentary and straightforward food philosophy (Los Angeles Times) that will encourage confidence and inspire both new and experienced cooks. Filled throughout with gorgeous photographs of both the recipes and the chef, here is a book to savor and to share.

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Jamie Oliver's Recipes

2010-12-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

Jamie Oliver recipes are very much in demand right now. After all, Mr. Jamie Oliver was just awarded the TEDPrize for his accomplishments in the realm of cooking and healthy eating advocacy. True enough, he deserves that prestigious award for all the work he's been doing in the United Kingdom and in the United States.

Jamie Oliver's cookbooks may be too expensive for you. Even his DVDs and his movies might not be suitable for your budget. But rest assured that you have some options. Turn to the World Wide Web and you will see some free resources that you can use for your own use and for your family's!

The website of this famous chef teems with recipes. You can pick your own. Are you after main courses? You can easily find some Italian dishes-pizza, pasta, carbonara and lasagna. Just look for these keywords in the website and you'll be amazed at the range of choices that you have.

You can also see some beef, bread, chicken and cheese recipes. There are also some selections from American cuisine. If you want Asian food, you can also go to the section of the website dedicated to that.

To keep track of the recipes that are being added to the website, you can subscribe via RSS. If you have some recipes you'd like to share to other members of the community, you can add them.

How can you maximize this free resource from Jamie Oliver online?

Find out your preference and that of your family's. Sure, kids don't like veggies most of the time but you can train them to eat veggies. Some of the recipes from the website actually taste good and will neutralize some of the hesitation of your kids.

Find out your budget. How much are you willing to pay for home-cooked meals? Just specify how much, look at the ingredients listed in the site, buy those and start cooking. This way, you won't have to pay out of your pocket and you can enjoy the best meal given your budget.

Patiently search for the right recipe. The website will not give you exactly what you need, you will have to determine which ones appeal to you and which ones do not. Just be patient in searching. Sometimes, people feel that searching for the right food is tedious and they give up easily. If you really want good affordable food and a healthy lifestyle, Jamie Oliver's Recipease is the way to go!

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Jamie Oliver The Big Party Kit 6-Piece Set

2010-12-01T19:55:00.000-08:00

Will it be dips and chips, or sushi, wasabi, and tamari? Perhaps a platter of build-your-own appetizers, with cheese, breads, and spreads? The uses for this inspired party kit are unlimited. Each of the six pieces is different, yet all stack together for efficient storage. The plain white porcelain assures that the delicacies served will show to their best advantage.

As the name implies, the Big Party Kit was designed by England's cheeky chef, Jamie Oliver, perhaps better known by his moniker, the Naked Chef (descriptive of his pared down ingredients, not lack of clothing). Royal Worcester turned his idea into reality with an 8-1/2-inch deep square bowl, 8-1/2-inch low square platter, and three triangular dishes of varied sizes, all of which fit neatly on an 18-by-9-inch platter. The durable porcelain keeps dips warm in the oven, reheats in the microwave, saves in the freezer, and slips right into the dishwasher for easy cleanup when the party's over. For a bonus, a few of Oliver's no-fuss recipes are included. --Ann Bieri

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Jamie Oliver - Inspiring Us

2010-12-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

Because He Believes In Something Big

He is a great chef, gives us great recipes with excellent taste. He enter our living rooms through the TV, has great shows and he is charming (I think) has a great accent too. But all this is not different from so many other great chefs.

This is factors that make me like the guy. But there is something else to this man, that make me respect him at a different level. Trust him so to speak...

Why?

Because we share the same believe...

Jamie Oliver believe; to live life, you must stay alive. To live a good life, you need to stay healthy all your life. The longer you live a healthy life, you'll get more out of life. To achieve this, the game plan is simple; the more fresh, healthy food you put in to your body, the chances of success is big.

Continue the path leading us to overweight and diseases, we will die young and sick.

There is something else...

Jamie is working for something bigger than himself. He is not only getting out of bed in the morning to earn his paycheck. He is driven by a mission because he has a vision of changing a bad thing in to something better. And he believe he can do it - that he can make a difference in this world, by doing what he does.

Respect, I find that trust-worthy and I think we need more people like him.

There is a video of Jamie, he won the 2010 TED prize for the important work he does, inspiring us to eat healthier. Here he is giving a great speech, enjoy it and get inspired by Jamie Oliver.

To see Jamie Oliver giving his speech click here and if you want to read more about why he has such a success read this and watch the video of Simon explaining "The Golden Circle"

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Jamie's 30-minute Meals

2010-12-01T01:11:00.000-08:00

In his new book, "Jamie's 30-Minute Meals", Jamie proves that, by mastering a few tricks and being organized and focused in the kitchen, it is absolutely possible, and easy, to get a complete meal on the table in the same amount of time you'd normally spend making one dish! The 50 brand-new meal ideas in this book are exciting, varied and seasonal. They include main course recipes with side dishes as well as puddings and drinks, and are all meals you'll be proud to serve your family and friends. Jamie has written the recipes in a way that will help you make the most of every single minute in the kitchen. This book is as practical as it is beautiful, showing that with a bit of preparation, the right equipment and some organization, hearty, delicious, quick meals are less than half an hour away. You'll be amazed by what you're able to achieve.

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Jamie's America

2010-11-30T16:00:00.000-08:00

The incredible diversity in American cooking was a real revelation to me. So although I went looking for "quintessential American food," my conclusion is that there is no such thing; instead there's a huge wealth of seriously exciting dishes.

Many of us outside of America may think we already know all there is to know about it from movies or the occasional holiday, but the truth is that this doesn't even scratch the surface. In many ways, the country is still a bit of a mystery to us. This trip was my chance to explore the ingredients, food culture, and traditions within this incredible country.

I felt that I knew cities like New York and Los Angeles pretty well, but this time I ventured beyond the neighborhoods I was familiar with and into areas better known for their immigrant communities. I was rewarded with some of the most incredible food I've ever tasted.

The story was the same when I moved beyond the big cities. Whether it was Creole cooking in Louisiana or soul food in Georgia, the Mexican influences in Arizona or the hearty cowboy cuisine of Big Sky Country, every place I went had its unique treasures.

I came back with more recipes than I knew what to do with, and although it was tough, I managed to narrow this book down to 120 of my absolute favorites. These are my takes on some of the best food I came across, as well as a few things I made up along the way. I hope you enjoy them, and maybe even discover new and inspiring sides to America you've never seen before. Enjoy!

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Jamie Oliver's Salty Truth

2010-11-30T07:49:00.000-08:00

The recent headlines covered news on our very own celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, who is known for tackling bad British diets in schools. However, it came as no surprise to many nutritionists and dietitians that due to commercial aspects led to the production of one of the potentially saltiest pasta sauces in Great Britain.

The spokes person for Jamie Oliver claimed that although the team was working hard to create a recipe with lower salt levels it seemed difficult to find a tasty but less salty alternative hence the businessman Jamie Oliver has agreed to stick to the production of the salty version for the time being to avoid income losses. It's a pity that even someone like Jamie Oliver puts his brand onto sauces which have such high levels of salt that even eating 10 packets of Walkers crisps does not total up to the same amount of salt. A particular type of the pasta sauces branded Jamie Oliver sold at Sainsbury's contains as much as 5.3g salt per jar.

The current recommendation by the Food Standards Agency is 6g salt per day for adults. The recommended portion on the label (of 175g of olive and garlic sauce) would contain 5.3g salt and would contribute nearly to an adult's daily salt intake, without even adding pasta which surely contains some more salt. Although a new recipe for Jamie's sauces is about to get into Sainsbury's stores by December or January the high salt content was pointed out to the producers already about a year ago. Despite knowing, the product will still go on sale which could be very bad for people with high blood pressure and this act can only be understood as a commercial decision.

The Food Standards Agency estimates that about 75% of our daily salt intake comes from processed food such as bread, cereals, sauces, pickles, sausages and meat, snack foods such as nuts, crisps and crackers and foods eaten out. Therefore checking and comparing the label can truly make a difference to a person's salt intake.

The very high salt content in Jamie's sauces are especially appalling to everyone who knows that high salt diets are associated with high blood pressure and can lead to heart disease and stroke. The Food Standards Agency estimated lowering average salt intake from 10g per day (in 2006) to 6g per day could save around 17, 500 lives in the UK yearly.

After years of campaigning by the Foods Standards Agency the average salt intake in the UK has already dropped to 8.3g per day, this is mainly due to large scale reformulation of processed foods such as cereals, breads, sauces etc. but potentially also to awareness campaigns, reducing the amount of salt added into cooking at home and on the table. However there is still a long way to go and many people are still consuming large amounts of salt.

5 tips - how to prevent high salt intakes?

* Check the labels of bread, cereals, sauces (e.g. soy sauce, pesto), pickles, tinned vegetables such as baked beans that contain less salt than others, and try to choose the low salt option.

* Swap salty snacks like crisps, popcorn, crackers to healthier versions such as vegetable sticks, ryvita or oat crackers, rice cakes etc.

* Aim not to eat smoked foods such as smoked bacon, ham and cheese too often as they contain high amounts of salt.

* Avoid adding salt on foods on the table and while cooking try to use fresh or dried herbs and other seasoning such as garlic, ginger, lime juice and chilli as many of these ingredients consist of health promoting effects and add flavour to most dishes.

* When eating out choose tomato based sauce above creamy sauces which are often high in salt. Avoid soy based dishes and stir fried rice as they are commonly higher in salt. If possible ask for olive oil or salt free butter with your bread.

Andrea Zick, Esteem Fitness Nutritionist London - http://www.esteemfitness.com

Jamie Oliver in Oliver's Twist 2

2010-11-29T22:41:00.000-08:00

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Obesity in Children - What Are We Doing To Our Kids?

2010-11-29T11:29:00.000-08:00

The distressing rise in obesity in children is an indictment on the way in which we live in modern times. Children are dependents, reliant upon the adult world to develop them into healthy grown up human beings, both physically and mentally.

I have written so many articles about children, the welfare of children, the health of children, the emotions of children, and the generalities of making kids happy, not scared of life and unable to cope with the way they themselves must live in our adult world.

Sometimes I want to get hold of errant parents by the scruff of their necks and shake them until their teeth rattle, when I see nice, balanced and receptive kids being damaged by moronic men and women who should be taken out and shot when it comes to child care.

Many of the problems of diet in our children arise from the parents inabilities in the kitchen, it is true. Admittedly modern life makes few allowances for spending several hours in the kitchen in the evenings and over weekends, especially if both parents are working.

Unfortunately, school meals are not always up to standard in terms of efficient nourishment as TV Chef Jamie Oliver recently proved. However, school dinners in the United Kingdom have recently undergone a change following Jamie Oliver's crusade for healthy menus for children and well done to him.

It is widely accepted nowadays that children who eat healthily find it easier to concentrate during lessons retain information throughout the school day. It is important, then, that this climate of healthy eating is continued at home.

The problem is that so many parents cannot cook for themselves, let alone for a hungry family. The result is that very few fresh ingredients find their way into our children's digestive systems, and very few proper nutrients. Well, sorry folks, but you are just going to have to learn some new skills if you want to raise healthy kids.

Processed foods are more popular now than ever before for obvious reasons, but there is no reason why our children should suffer as a result of their parent's busy lifestyles. Any fool can boil broccoli and other fresh vegetables, so try it. Also, try serving your child nice tasty salads with their burgers and fries, and then gently ease off on the fries if your kid is already a grease addict.

Children need carbohydrates and fats to grow healthily. There is no need to cut out bread, potatoes etc for a child, just encourage them to eat fresh vegetables along with the stodge. A little exercise each day is imperative for kids who are eating high calorie menus, so get them out walking the dog if they have a dislike for sport at school. In fact, go with them if you can.

Try learning to make simple one pot meals. Some of the recipes widely available on the web nowadays are free to download and easy to do. Kids love to get involved, so try to recruit their interest in the kitchen and lessen their access to potato chips and sweet stuff like chocolate gradually.

Above all, do it all cheerfully, and never introduce new foods with even a hint of criticism like a punishment, because no child likes to be pushed onto new food and certainly not because they are overweight. Take it all lightly but in a determined way and you will find the child responds favourably.

Jan Gamm writes reflections on life with an emphasis on world travel. She has lived in many countries and traveled extensively in the Far East, the Middle East, America, South America and throughout the South Pacific. She writes for fun and for money whenever she can manage it.

Jamie Does Stockholm - Swedish Chef Or Real Muppet?

2010-11-29T03:05:00.000-08:00

Jamie Does Stockholm is a bit of a break away from the rest of the Jamie Does television series as all the other places visited are in or near the Mediterranean. (Athens, Morocco, France, Italy and Spain). This shows in the change in cooking style and approach compared with the other programmes. Jamie does Stockholm is just as good as the rest of the Jamie series though. I do know that some people do not like Jamie's style but the Muppet bit is to my mind not justified.

The long hard winters in Sweden mean that they are some of the best preservers in the world with a wonderful array of pickles, delicate preserved fish such as gravadlax (and not so delicate such as the stinky herring) and, smoked meat and fish. All this is nicely reflected in the TV programme. Once again Jamie's enthusiasm for food and cooking comes through in abundance.

I was particularly interested in the gravadlax salmon. i have done this dish myself on several occasions but the addition of beetroot and horseradish was an interesting twist. The vibrant colour certainly added to the overall affect of the dish and I will certainly give this a try, particularly as we grow our own beetroot and horseradish. This is just one of the fish recipes featured because like Venice (Stockholm is sometimes called the Venice of the North) the proximity of the sea means an abundance of fresh seafood is available.

Simple dishes such as creamy mushrooms also feature, a quick to prepare and delicious snack, and of course there has to be a recipe for Swedish meatballs.

The accompanying book of course features all the recipes in the television programme and like the pro grammes gives a fascinating travelogue of the region and its cuisine. As a photographer myself I loved the images captured in the book as in all of Jamie Oliver's books they are beautifully done.

I can thoroughly recommend the book Jamie Does as a great read for anyone interested in cookery and travel and as a source of some great recipes.

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Jamie's Italy

2010-11-28T18:41:00.000-08:00

Bestselling author Jamie Oliver finally devotes an entire book to America's favorite cuisine -- Italian!

Italy and its wonderful flavors have always had a major influence on Jamie Oliver?s food and cooking. In Jamie?s Italy, he travels this famously gastronomic country paying homage to the classic dishes of each region and searching for new ideas to bring home. The result is a sensational collection of Italian recipes, old and new, that will ensure that Italy?s influence reaches us all.

Italy has inspired Jamie Oliver throughout his career. His ambition has always been to travel across the country on a quest to capture the very essence of Italian cooking -- and to produce the best and simplest Italian cookbook for everybody anywhere to enjoy.

Jamie?s Italy is the result of that journey -- and it?s a land of plenty. As well as providing more than 120 brand-new recipes for everything from risotto to roasts and spaghetti to stews, structured as traditional trattoria menus, Jamie takes you all over Italy to cook with and learn from the real masters of Italian cuisine: the locals. Far from the standard "lemons and olives" version of Italian cooking, Jamie?s Italy is a cookbook by the people for the people. From Sicily to Tuscany, it?s about the local fishermen, family bakers, and, of course, the "Mamas," sharing their recipes and the tips that have gone into their cooking for generations. But it?s not only mouthwatering food that Jamie brings back home: it?s also the spirit that makes cooking and eating absolutely central to family life, whichever part of Italy you?re in.

Bursting with the warmth and hospitality of real family life, this is both a superbly accessible cookbook and a unique travelogue and diary, in which you?ll find the authentic flavor of Italy and the people who live there. If you love quality food prepared with genuine passion -- you?ll never want to leave Jamie?s Italy.

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Jamie's Kitchen

2010-11-28T08:23:00.000-08:00

Naked? Its not himits the food! Jamie Oliver, a.k.a. the Naked Chefis Englands #1 bestselling food sensation, a charismatic, streetwise culinary wonder boy whose personality is as fresh and unpretentious as his cooking. In this extraordinary cookbook, Jamie takes all of the trade secrets he has accumulated since he started cooking at age eight and distills them into a refreshingly simple style that really works for people who are passionate about food, but dont always have a lot of time, money, or space. Jamie has applied his strip it bare then make it work principle to all his mealsfrom salads to roasts, desserts to pastasand has created a foolproof repertoire of simple, feisty, and delicious recipes that combine bold flavours with fresh ingredients. With more than 120 fuss-free recipes, The Naked Chef, a sumptuous feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, is modern cooking at its best.

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Jamie Oliver Talks Meal Revolution

2010-11-28T00:20:00.000-08:00

Chef Jamie Oliver of TV's The Naked Chef, Jamie's Kitchen, and Jamie at Dwelling fame spoke to a packed theatre at Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall. In town to promote the philosophy behind his latest mission Jamie's Ministry of Foods and its accompanying cookbook, Jamie's Foods Revolution, the charismatic Oliver enlightened the audience on his mission to acquire consumers back into the kitchen, cooking their personal meals. Holding court for eighty minutes, the chef-turned-celebrity was enthusiastic about practicing what he preached, usually dancing across the stage or posing to illustrate a point, namely, that someone can cook and it truly is never to late to master to cook for oneself.

When it premiered in 2008 on television, Jamie's Ministry of Meals was set in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. This location was chosen as it represented a incredibly average picture of British working-class society. By recruiting numerous students for his cooking class, the theory espoused by Oliver was that when an individual mastered the capability to cook even one straightforward recipe, he or she could then teach two way more most people the same recipe, and they in turn would pass it on to two extra people today. The "Pass It On" campaign gathered mobility via social networking websites including Facebook where users were able to chart their progress in studying recipes and passing them forward.

Someone Can Cook According to Oliver

Jamie Oliver's overarching theory is, obviously, given the important instruction, anybody can understand to cook. Oliver claims that all it takes to begin cooking for oneself and family members is self-confidence. The revolution he is taking charge of would be to push for the switch from fast meals to residence cooking, for not just the sake of the nation's wallet, but also for health reasons. Oliver believes that families might be fed high quality dwelling cooking on any budget- be it $10, $20, or $50- you will find inexpensive and delicious choices for all.

Part of Oliver's campaign includes not just teaching people today the crucial kitchen skills, but also the grocery shopping know-how in studying about fresh and nutritious ingredients, beginning with elementary school-age kids. His faith rests inside the younger generations as he says this is the generation who will seek out alter, ask questions and are even more eco-conscious than ever. A charismatic speaker, he encourages all men and women to go "back to our roots" in eating healthful, sustainable foods, specifically those grown locally.

How to have Youngsters to produce Nutritious Alternatives

With a young family members of his personal and years of experience operating in schools and kitchens with youngsters, additionally to the insight gained in his Jamie's School Dinners project, Oliver has a few tips for finding children into foods. As opposed to forcing youngsters to consume veggies, he insists on producing issues fun, including grocery shopping, suggesting parents let youngsters pick fresh fruits and veggies out themselves. Oliver also believes in focusing on the balanced and fresh items little ones do like, rather than forcing them to consume the factors they dislike. Too, Oliver says there's nothing wrong with blending additional veggies into child favourites like pasta sauce and soups.

It's clear Oliver is passionate about cooking and receiving many people to produce healthful options. With the compelling Ministry of Foodstuff series as well as the accompanying book full of easy-to-learn crative recipes, his meals revolution has the capacity to alter the attitudes and kitchens of a wonderful number of folks.

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Blade Steak Recipe With Rosemary and White Beans

2010-11-27T13:38:00.000-08:00

Cooking a good blade steak is no rocket science. There is a solution to be successful at this recipe for all us. You either can be a natural like Jamie Oliver, have gifted family member who "tells" you how to do it, or use a good recipe. Most of us choose the last option, so here we go. Blade steaks are an amazing meal braised and served with potatoes, vegetables or a salad on the side. For the special occasions you can serve them in a gourmet style for a truly unique and delicious meal. Don't be surprised to have your guests or family asking for more in just seconds. .

This is an amazing recipe for blade steaks with rosemary white-bean puree.

You will need:

4 top blade beef chuck steaks (1/2 to 1 inch thick; 1 1/2 lbs. total)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus some additional olive oil for drizzling
3 garlic cloves
2 (15-oz) cans of white beans such as cannellini, drained and rinsed off
1/3 cup reduced-sodium Swanson chicken broth
1.25 tablespoon of tomato paste
1.5 teaspoon of chopped rosemary, divided
1/3 cup of dry white wine
2 tablespoons of finely chopped and pitted
Kalamata olives, divided
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

Rinse the four steaks and pat them dry. Season them salt and pepper, and lay them flat. Next cut 3-4 thin slits across the cartilage in each steak to help prevent it from curling. Now, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it simmers. Sear your blade steaks in the heated oil about 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Longer if well done is desired.

While you are braising your blade steaks, it is time for you to get started on the rosemary and white bean puree

Preparation of the Rosemary and Bean Puree

It is useful if you have a food processor. Start by dropping in your cloves of garlic with motor running then add in your well-drained rinsed white beans. Add oil and chicken broth and about ¼ teaspoon of salt. Use pulse until mixture becomes smooth.

Now, it's time to finish up this dish. Pull your steaks off and set to the side on a plate.

Reduce temperature to medium;

add in tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of rosemary being sure to stir about every 15 seconds. Pour in wine and return to a boil. Scraping out well the brown bits for about 30 seconds. Stir in white bean puree and 1-tablespoon olives and cook until heated thoroughly stirring constantly about 3-4 minutes then stir in all your meat juices from the plate and season to taste with salt and pepper!

You and your family are now ready to experience an amazing meal with this simple but great tasting blade steak recipe. On our site you will find many more.

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Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes, Photographs, and Voices

2010-11-27T01:38:00.000-08:00

As the first grassroots cookbook to emerge from social media, The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook features competition-tested recipes from foodie-favorite Web site Foodista.com. Foodista.com is the Web's premier source for collaborative cooking. The site's goal is to build the world's largest high-quality online cooking encyclopedia that offers followers everything from recipes to cooking instructions.

Foodista.com bloggers worldwide were invited to submit their favorite blog posts, recipes, and photos to compete for a spot inside this cookbook. Winning entries were selected from all over the globe and include recipes such as Smoked Salmon and Mascarpone Calzone, Spiced Wine-Poached Persimmon, Prosciutto-Wrapped Broccolini with Basil Crisps, and Snickerdoodle Ice Cream. So, step away from the keyboard and open up The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook to explore the world of food that awaits.

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What Are the Best Ways of Cooking Healthy Food?

2010-11-26T17:13:00.000-08:00

If you have decided to follow a diet plan to lose weight, you then need to decide how best to prepare your meals. Even though you may be having fresh fruit and vegetables, you won't want to eat everything raw. There are several ways of cooking healthy food and you will be able to do so without having to make great changes from your usual cooking methods.

Baking is a good option for many foods in a diet plan. Wrap the food in foil to keep it moist and prevent drying out. The food will be tastier when you do that.

Boiling is fine for fish. Don't use butter or oil for marinades and make sauces using water as a base. If you are boiling vegetables, do them in cook bags to prevent contact with the water, which would remove a certain amount of the nutrients from the veges. As an alternative use a steamer which holds the food above the boiling water.

Grilling is satisfactory. Again wrap food in foil to retain the juices.

Microwaving works well for a number of foods. There are many utensils suitable for use in a microwave oven. A microwave proof lidded container with a table spoonful of water in the bottom is great for cooking vegetables.

Frying is not generally recommended for cooking healthy food, though if done using a small amount of olive oil or canola oil it will not disrupt the diet plan.

Some tips for cooking healthy food from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver;

Learn some quick, good-for-you recipes
Shop properly. Bypass the processed foods and go for fresh vegetables. He suggests making a salad with different lettuces and adding radish or carrot to give it crunch.
Make your own dressing. His recipe; combine 3 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice or red wine vinegar, add a little salt and pepper, shake the mixture in a jar - and that's it.

A recipe for healthier French Fries

Slice potatoes thin and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper

Bake on a foil-covered cookie sheet at 425°F (220°C) toss every 15 mins.

After 45 minutes, turn oven up to 450°F (235°C) for 5 minutes until the chips are golden brown (don't let them burn.)

Serve with organic ketchup.

There are plenty of recipes available for cooking healthy food, just do a search on the internet for weight loss recipes and you will find a host of ideas you can use or adapt to suit, and you will soon work out the best ways of preparing healthy food.

Norm Pavelka brings you practical down-to-earth information related to safe weight loss.

His desire is to help the millions of people throughout the world who are over weight or obese and are searching for a way to lose weight safely. They want something that will really help.

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Making Food at the Click of Your Mouse

2010-11-26T07:05:00.000-08:00

Gone are the days when we used to memorize recipes passed down to us by our mothers and grandmothers, or write down the procedure into dog-eared notebooks. Most of us don't even spend money buying cookbooks anymore because anything that you could want is available at the click of a button. We are no longer limited to cooking the food we grew up, with the availability of so many dishes to try on the Internet; we can cook up a different meal everyday or pull out special compilations for dinner parties and theme parties as well.

Christmas dinner this year was so easy, all I had to do was log on to the Internet, browse a few websites, and choose the dishes I wanted to make, I had choices of all kinds of meat and poultry, dessert ideas, ideas for starters, and even suggestions for drinks to serve. All I did was print the ones I want and I was off to the market and then to the kitchen to serve a yummy spread.

When you log on to a cooking site you will find details for appetizers, ideas for making bread in your bread machine, baby food recipes, barbeque and barbeque sauce mixes, beverage mixes - including desserts, coffee, and hot chocolate, how to make pages for biscotti and bisques, bread and breakfast ideas, and quick tips and ideas for many other categories.

You can also search for recipes by what they contain: beef, chicken, lamb, salad, soup, seafood, or dessert.

These often come with the list of ingredients required at the top and precise directions following, including timings and heat settings for the oven and other machines.

Other great features of these comprehensive cookery web sites are the tags that are applied to each entry, so that you can see what the entry contains at a glance. All you need to do is click on the required category and get to know the details of making different dishes.

One of the best parts about looking for and using information from the Internet is that it's very easy to bookmark sites and refer to them for later use, or to cut and copy the information into a word document and print them out for your own collection. You can even visit free websites for a downloadable cookbook in which to store all your recipes on your computer.

The comments section after each entry allows you to read comments from other chefs who have made the same dishes, and learn what went well and what didn't work, you can also find time saving tips and substitution ideas in this section as well.

A majority of the famous chefs now have their recipes posted online and in searchable directories, this includes famous chefs like Niglella Lawson and Jamie Oliver, along with a whole host of other personalities. Many housewives and cooks also like to share their knowledge by posting their favorite dishes and tricks on food and cookery websites for other readers to try and use.

Now you don't have to search for good cookbooks to impress your fiancee. Thousands and thousands of recipes are available online to help you out, all you need is to have computer with internet connection at home. Read more by visiting the provided link.

Happy Days with the Naked Chef

2010-11-25T22:07:00.000-08:00

Jamie Oliver's Happy Days with the Naked Chef is in the same mold as his bestselling cookbooks, The Naked Chef and The Naked Chef Takes Off: recipes for simple, comforting food. This time, however, he has some interesting additions from his travels to Australia, New Zealand, America, and Japan. There are three new ideas in Happy Days with the Naked Chef. Oliver has included a chapter on "Comfort Food"--the kind of cooking Nigel Slater and Nigella Lawson specialize in. There are recipes for British favorites like Toad in the Hole, Fish Finger Buttie, and Sticky Sausage Bap with Melted Cheese and Brown Sauce. In his "Quick Fixes" chapter, Oliver has selected dishes where saving time and minimal washing up are the key ingredients. These include a Steak Sarnie and Chicken Breast Baked in a Bag with Mushrooms, Butter, White Wine, and Thyme. He has also included a "Kids Club" chapter, which offers inspiration for parents trying to get their children excited about food. The new additions don't dominate the book as the remaining two-thirds contain Oliver's standard Italian-style fare: simple salads, fish, meat, vegetables, breads, and desserts. Don't miss the excellent recipe for Medallions of Beef with Morels and Marsala and Crème Fraîche Sauce. Oliver has also been traveling and you'll find recipes with bok choy, soy sauce, and ginger popping up here and there--delicious! --Elizabeth Murgatroyd, Amazon.co.uk

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