Happy Days with the Naked Chef

Jamie Oliver's Happy Days With the Naked Chef is in the same mould as his other bestsellers: recipes for simple, comforting, homely 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. Jamie has included a chapter on "Comfort Food"--the kind of cooking Nigel Slater and Nigella Lawson specialise in. He has recipes for Toad in the Hole, Fish Finger Buttie and Sticky Sausage Bap with Melted Cheese and Brown Sauce. In his "Quick Fixes" chapter, he 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 is 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 Jamie's standard Italian-style fare: simple salads, fish, meat, vegetables, breads and pudding. Don't miss the excellent recipe for Medallions of Beef with Morels and Marsala and Crème Fraîche Sauce. Jamie has also been travelling and you'll find recipes with pak choy, soy sauce and ginger popping up here and there--delicious! --Elizabeth Murgatroyd

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Borrowed then bought - Rated
Borrowed this book from a friend for a meal @ home with friends so impressed with the reasonably easy to follow, excellent meals - we went out & bought it!

Easy to follow for a non cook ! - Rated
I went to a friends house and he cooked a great meal, when I asked him where he learned how to cook he told me 'Jamie' taught him. He showed me this book and that was it I had to have it. Some of the writing is a bit annoying 'pucka'!!!! but the instructions are easy to follow.
I would recommend this book.

Jamie Oliver cookbook - Rated
Was disappointed as the recipes were simplistic and not for someone who knows how to cook, and just wants new recipes. Bit immature with all his chatter in between. Heavy book, and didn't realise when I ordered it that it wasn't a hardback. Would have been helpful to have been able to see inside it and some of the recipes before I purchased it.
Wanted a Jamie Oliver cookbook, but this was the wrong one for me.

One of my favourite cookbooks - Rated
I bought it ages ago and still use it weekly. Some of the recipes have become a classic in the house ! Recipies are easy and all delicious. I bought it for all of my friends in France !

Excellent Recipe Book - Rated
I already have this recipe book and have tried lots of recipes with great sucess, bought this as a Christmas present my friend is over the moon too!