Anyone CAN learn to cook!! (Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours - Jamie Oliver)

Member Name: lkhouse

Product:	Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours - Jamie Oliver
Date:	10/03/09 (28 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great tasting., nutritious food!

Disadvantages: Heavy use of olive oils, not great for calorie counters

I had never been much of a cook, so upon moving into my first home last October, I was pleased to be presented with a cook book which seemed highly appropiate - "anyone can learn to cook in 24 hours". Even me? Surely not...

Well it seems Jamie's book does exactly what it says on the cover... This book is absolutely brilliant and I have yet to try a recipe from the book which I dont like.

The recipes are simple and clear, and easy to follow.

The only two things I would comment is that I would recommend cooking most things (especially chicken dishes) for slightly longer than Jamie states as I've had one slightly embarrassing family meal where the chicken with crispy posh ham (that's it's actual name!!) was still pink in the middle...
Secondly I would not recommend this book for anyone trying to watch their weight! Although delicious, the recipes are not necessarily fantastic for the waistline, yet they are certainly better than processed foods and ready meals so you can feed your family with a clear conscience.

As a busy working mum the first chapter of the book is a godsend, and purely devoted to meals which can be prepared and on the table within 20 minutes.

Overall this is a fantastic book and has done wonders for my confidence in the kitchen - I have recommended to all my friends and family.

Summary: Everyone should try at least one of these recipes!