Shortlisted for the Galaxy Food & Drink Book of the Year Award 2011.

Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. This title includes recipes some of which are classics, and some the author's versions of the classics.

Synopsis

Celebrating Britain's very best food Jamie grew up in one of the first true British gastropubs , which his Mum and Dad still run today. For him, the heart and soul of real British cooking is food that puts a smile on your face. And that's what he wants to share in the new book: the essence of British food, done properly. The food reflects an open-minded culture as well as the country's beauty. There are over 100 of Jamie's favourite recipes: some are indisputable classics, some are his versions of the classics, some should be classics but just haven't been made famous yet and others he's made up from the great bounty of British produce. Wherever you're from, if you love food this book will offer you a little taste of happiness.

About the Author

Jamie Oliver started cooking at his parent's pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex at the age of eight and has since worked with some of the world's top chefs. Jamie now runs his own restaurant, Fifteen, and lives in London with his wife, Jools, and their daughters Poppy and Daisy.   Jamie's books The Naked Chef, The Return of the Naked Chef, Happy Days with the Naked Chef, Jamie’s Kitchen, Jamie’s Dinners, Jamie’s Italy, Cook with Jamie, Jamie at Home, and his latest Ministry of Food, are all published by Penguin. More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation