Jamie Oliver Jamie's Comfort Food Cookbook
Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Comfort Food is a 408-page cookbook with 100 recipes centred on familiar favourites, indulgent dishes and food for weekends and special occasions. The selection ranges from moussaka and ramen to sticky toffee pudding, so it suits cooks looking beyond everyday quick meals.
At a glance
- The listing describes 100 recipes for comforting meals, treats and special occasions rather than routine everyday cooking.
- Examples include Indian curried fish pie, moussaka, bouillabaisse, beef Wellington, gyoza, ramen, katsu curry and sticky toffee pudding.
- The publisher describes recipes inspired by childhood memories, seasons and dishes from around the world.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad mix of savoury dishes and desserts, with familiar favourites alongside recipes from other cuisines.
- At 408 pages, it offers a substantial collection for cooks planning weekend meals, celebrations or shared dinners.
Cons
- The publisher positions this as cooking for weekends, holidays and occasions, so it may be less suited to buyers seeking only quick weekday recipes.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 Aug. 2014 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 408 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0718159535 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0718159535 |
| Weight listed | 1.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.6 x 3.7 x 25.3 cm |
| Number of recipes | 100 |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks with basic cooking skills looking for illustrated comfort-food recipes and ideas for family meals or special occasions.
- Readers who want a varied cookbook spanning savoury mains, international dishes and desserts.
Less suited to
- Anyone mainly seeking short, everyday recipes or a cookbook focused on a particular cuisine or dietary requirement.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with customers describing the recipes as tasty and easy to follow, and praising the food photography and comfort-food focus. The reported suitability for cooks with basic skills may appeal to home cooks trying varied dishes, while the book's 100 recipes cover both savoury meals and desserts. These impressions are customer-reported and do not establish that every recipe will suit every cook.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipe quality, flavour and ease of following the instructions.
- Customer feedback highlights the food photography and comfort-food approach.
- Some customers say the recipes work well for basic cooking skills and shared family meals.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does Jamie's Comfort Food include?
The listing describes the book as containing 100 recipes.
What kinds of dishes are featured?
Examples include moussaka, ramen, katsu curry, Indian curried fish pie, beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding.
Is this mainly an everyday quick-cooking book?
The publisher frames it around weekends, holidays, celebrations and occasions rather than everyday cooking.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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