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5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food

Jamie’s most straightforward book
By Jamie Oliver
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5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver is a cookbook that focuses on simplicity and convenience. Each recipe uses only five key ingredients, making it perfect for busy people who still want to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals without spending too much time in the kitchen. The book features a variety of dishes, from breakfast to dessert, all designed to be quick and easy to prepare.
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5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver is a revolutionary cookbook designed to simplify the culinary experience while delivering delicious results. This latest release from the beloved chef Jamie Oliver focuses on the power of five key ingredients per recipe, cutting down on time, cost, and effort without compromising on flavour. This innovative cookbook serves as a practical guide for anyone, whether you're a busy professional, a novice in the kitchen, or just someone looking to streamline their cooking routine. Each recipe in this beautifully designed book is crafted with simplicity and quality in mind, leading to dishes that can be effortlessly prepared and enjoyed by all. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated - that's why 5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food is about making the journey to good food super simple. Every recipe uses just five essential ingredients, ensuring you can get a delicious plate of food together quickly, either with minimal hands-on prep or allowing the oven to do the hard work for you. We're talking about quality over quantity, a touch of diligence in the kitchen, and in return, massive flavour. Each recipe has been meticulously tested to ensure the book is packed with no-fuss, budget-friendly dishes that are perfect for any day of the week. With over 130 recipes, and chapters dedicated to Chicken, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Eggs, Vegetables, Salads, Pasta, Rice & Noodles, and Sweet Things, the book offers a plethora of quick and easy recipe inspirations. Imagine savouring Roast Tikka Chicken, a whole bird marinated in curry paste, roasted over golden potatoes and tender cauliflower, and finished with fresh coriander. Or enjoying Crazy Simple Fish Pie, with flaky smoked haddock, spring onions, spinach, and melty Cheddar, all topped with crisp, golden filo, ready to be devoured in less than 30 minutes. Each recipe features a visual ingredient guide, serving size, timings, a straightforward method, and quick-reference nutritional information. This makes Jamie's latest cookbook his easiest to use yet, making it the perfect companion for anyone looking to create delicious, hassle-free meals. 5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food is not just a cookbook; it's your new best friend in the kitchen, promising to make cooking an enjoyable, rewarding, and tasty endeavour for everyone.

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5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver is praised for its simplicity and family-centric approach, featuring easy yet delicious recipes that require minimal ingredients. Critics highlight its straightforward ideas and consider it one of Oliver's best books in years. The concept is refreshing and allows for quick preparation without sacrificing taste.

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ISBN: 9780718187729

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 1220g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning. During a 20-year 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 Cafe, where he was famously spotted by a television production company and the Naked Chef was born. He has now published 22 bestselling cookery books, all with accompanying TV shows. Jamie lives in London and Essex with his wife Jools and their children.

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