It's here! Browse the 2024 Penguin Christmas gift guide
Jamie's Ministry of Food

Jamie's Ministry of Food

Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours

Summary

New to cooking? Not sure what you're doing? Let Jamie help with step-by-step guidance on the basics of cooking nutritious, scrumptious food without too many ingredients . . .

By guiding you through the basics of home cooking, Jamie will show you that wholesome, tasty food is not only simple and quick to prepare but can be done by anyone.

With chapters on Simple Soups, Quick Pasta, Easy Curries, Family Roasts, Classic Fish And Sweet Things, as well as a selection of delicious meals that you can make in just 20 minutes, this is an indispensable first cook book.

Learn how to master delicious staple meals including:

- SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE and LASAGNE
- SALMON FISHCAKES and FISH PIE
- THAI GREEN CURRY and BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROGAN JOSH
- PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN and RICE SALAD

If you're a complete beginner in the kitchen, Jamie's promise to you is that you'll be making some great dinners from the moment you dip in. A little knowledge, a small store cupboard and a few basic tools can go a long way, and this book is your first step . . .

In Jamie's extensive collection of internationally loved and trusted cookbooks, this is the one for beginners who want to learn the basics of cooking.

'There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook'
Delia Smith

Reviews

  • Jamie Oliver will teach you to cook from scratch in the Ministry of Food
    from publisher's description

About the author

Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning. Over a quarter century television and publishing career he has inspired millions of people to enjoy cooking from scratch and eating fresh, delicious food. Through his organization, Jamie is leading the charge on a global food revolution, aiming to reduce childhood obesity and improve everyone's health and happiness through food.
Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight. After leaving school he began a career as a chef that took him to the River Café, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born.
Twenty-five years later, his shows are still watched by millions and he has sold over 50 million books worldwide. Jamie lives in Essex with his wife Jools and their children.
Learn More

Sign up to the Penguin Newsletter

For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more