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Jamie Cooks Italy

Jamie Cooks Italy

Summary

'Every bookshelf needs this - it's Italian food, but not as you know it' The Times

Jamie returns to cooking the food he loves the most, getting right to heart of the Italian kitchen in his ultimate go-to Italian cookbook. He shows you that truly authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and achievable.

Find all of the recipes from Jamie's Channel 4 hit-series Jamie Cooks Italy, and many more inside this book.
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This wonderful, best-ever collection of recipes, deliver on big flavours and comfort; a celebration of truly great Italian food you'll want to cook for yourself, your friends and your family. Delicious recipes include . . .

· GRILLED APRICOT SALAD with thyme, mozzarella, pink peppercorns and proscuttio

· TUNA FETTUCCINE with baby courgettes, cherry tomatoes, pecorino and crushed almonds

· CHICKEN SKEWERS wrapped in proscuttio with salsa verde stuffing, potatoes and tomatoes

· LIMONCELLO TIRAMISU with vanilla mascapone, crushed cherries and white chocolate

Featuring 140 recipes in Jamie's fuss-free and easy-to-follow style, the book has chapters on Antipasti, Salads, Soups, Pasta, Rice & Dumplings, Meat, Fish, Sides, Bread & Pastry, Dessert and all of the Italian basics you'll ever need to know.
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*SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD*

'An irresistible collection of classic Italian recipes . . .An essential purchase for any fan of Italian cuisine' Daily Express

'Food is described in Jamie's trademark cheeky chappy style, but infused with real, in-depth knowledge of Italian food. Bravo, Jamie' Daily Mail

Reviews

  • Food is described in Jamie's trademark cheeky chappy style, but infused with real, in-depth knowledge of Italian food. Bravo, Jamie.
    Mail Online

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.
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