7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week [American Measurements]

I have three refrigerators, each with a freezer compartment. I also have a chest freezer. All are jam packed. It is safe to say I am a food hoarder. But, oddly enough, there is no chicken, salmon, white fish filets, or hamburger in any of them. Why? Because that’s what I cook regularly, use up, then buy again for the next batch of dinners. My freezers are filled with lamb and sweetbreads and posh steaks , and tenderloins that I rarely use. This new cookbook has figured that out about me and many home cooks, and the recipes are all centered around most frequently used meats, fish, and vegetables. I feel it was written just for me! Jamie, as always, is not afraid of herbs and spice, so the cookbook appeals to me in that regard, also. I just received it yesterday and already have a long list of things to make. Of my over 500 cookbooks— including every one of Jamie Oliver’s previous cookbooks—this is already my favorite. Or favourite, as Jamie would say.

It is a perfect remedy for "What do I cook now? Blah. I can"t cook. Don't know what to make. My food is unexciting. I have no time. My life sucks."

I adore the way Jamie approaches food. He is a master of the basics. He has ventured into every type of cuisine. He has put together a book for every occasion and every angle. I became a total convert about a dozen years ago, and my favorite treat is to get his new books. And gift them too!

This is possibly a perfect Covid-19 cookbook. Full of simple, sensible, nutritious, delicious everyday recipes. Whatever kick you are in, there is a good and wholesome recipe for it. It works for newbies in college, as well as parents of 5 such as Jamie. If you are a parent you must check out Jools' and Buddy's cooking videos on Facebook and Instagram.

The saying goes "All disease starts in the gut". By the same token, you can improve your overall well-being dramatically by modifying your approach to food. Cooking your own food is the first step to better physical and mental nutrition.

If you are thinking holiday gifts- buy a stack of these!!!

then this is not the cookbook for you. I love the idea and the premise but after my copy arrived and I skimmed through the recipes I decided this was not going to be a good fit. There was a sameness to the ingredients which was fine if they were foods we liked but mustard, anchovies and lima beans are not popular at my house. Some of the canned and in the jar items are very British and might be tricky to find for folks who live in smaller towns.

We already made two of the recipes in the first 4 days! I love the pictures, layout and simpllicity of the recipes. Even though it seems simple the tastes are complex. Highly recommend.

The basic concept of this cookbook was very attractive -- a set of recipes for the main course items that one tends to buy regularly, without having a particular recipe or plan in mind. However, I have had difficulty finding anything that I want to try making. The concept isn't actually well realized -- pork tenderloin might be the only example. Some key ingredients were a bit of a surprise -- eggplant, cauliflower, mushrooms. The recipes show a heavy Indian influence, undoubtedly an influence of the large number of Indian takeout places to be found in the UK.
Additional ingredients in most recipes will in fact require advance planning and shopping. And in fact American cooks are not going to be able to find some of the ones that are mentioned multiple times -- such as fresh lasagna noodles or low fat creme fraiche (sounds like a contradiction in terms) or various Indian spice mixes. One recipe called for Bombay mix, which turns out to be a snack mix rather than a spice mix.
I was surprised that some British reviews complained of bland recipes (no doubt the influence of Indian food) since some of the recipes scared me by asking for multiple hot peppers.
There is a version of fish and chips which the photo shows on a bright green background of something. Finally, after a little reading, I realized it was a nouveau version of "mushy peas". The standard British fish and chips meal includes mushy peas, an item of little attraction for Americans that I have always assumed to be made from canned peas. This recipe calls for mashed up frozen peas. Why bother to mash them?

I’ve been Jamie Oliver fan for years, so I was excited to get this for Christmas. I have tried five recipes from this book so far and everyone has been a hit with my family. The ingredients are readily found, with a few American substitutions. The recipes are full of flavor, and I am eating lots of vegetables. I am looking forward to trying more recipes from this book. I’m sure it will become a regular resource in our house.

LOVVVVVVVVVE his cookbooks!!! I LOVE the layout, the design, the photos, and DELICIOUS recipes!!!

I have tried several recipes so far and I'm very pleased. The instructions are easy to follow and although some of the items needed for some recipes are not found in my local supermarket, they are available with Amazon! This book has been a big hit with my family. Buy it, you'll be glad you did!

Great recipes that are easy to make and a joy to eat!

Great recipes to rethink every day ingredients.