Oh Cook!

TV tie-in cookbook for beginners from a much-loved author and presenter The cookbook that, finally, drives a blunt meat skewer through the burgeoning pseudo-intellectualism of foodie media, this is a foolproof manual packed with practical information and delicious recipes for even the most basic of home cooks. After years of shirking from his culinary duties, James is on a mission to educate himself about the world of food. In this TV tie-in, he seeks to unpack the mysteries of the industry from kitchen basics to haute cuisine, covering everything from poaching eggs to preparing the perfect Sunday roast. Gathering recipes and expert advice from celebrity chefs along the way, James discovers just what it takes to put together a cracking cookbook, from recipe testing to photography and everything in between.

‘Genuinely useful’ – London Evening Standard

‘Common-sense recipes aimed to give novice cooks the know-how to feed themselves enjoyably.’ – Waitrose Weekend

‘May’s kitchen shtick continues to be a mix of everyman bafflement and mild curiosity about more refined culinary techniques, only with a minor twist – May is now edging away from banter in the direction of practical advice, albeit offered without any real confidence.’ – The Guardian review of Oh Cook on Prime Video

James May is a well-known writer, broadcaster, and co-presenter of the television series The Grand Tour for Amazon Video. James enjoys cars, motorcycles, light aircraft, and a drink, always in that order. He lives in London with Fusker, the world's most unpleasant cat. James was one-third of one of the most successful television programs of all time, BBC's Top Gear . He has presented many solo projects: Toy Stories , BBC2's five-part series with annual specials; James May's Man Lab , which ran for 3 series; and James May's Cars of the People , which he created, wrote, and presented. Other projects have taken him to the edge of space, forced him to share a caravan with wine writer Oz Clarke, and seen him attempt to fly with a jet pack on his back. James has just finished filming Our Man in Japan , a 6-part travelogue to be released in early 2020. See Key Selling Points for his social media reach.

Oh Cook! is a foolproof manual packed with practical information and delicious recipes for even the most basic of home cooks. If, like James May, the sight of the kitchen strikes fear into your very heart and you can't identify a spatula from a fish slice - this is the book for you. Accompanying a major Amazon Prime TV Series 'The silent millions of reluctant home chefs have been waiting for decades for Oh Cook! the cookbook that, finally, drives a blunt meat skewer through the burgeoning pseudo-intellectualism of foodie media.' - James May Oh Cook! is a foolproof manual packed with more than 60 delicious recipes for even the most basic of home cooks. In this TV tie-in, James May, star of Amazon Prime's The Grand Tour and Our Man in Japan, seeks to unpack the mysteries of cooking, unearthing the secrets behind the perfect poached egg, smooth custard and how to impress your friends and family with a cracking Sunday roast. Taking readers on a culinary tour (around his kitchen), James builds upon his cookery skills, recreating dishes from his travels as well as rediscovering some nostalgic childhood favourites along the way. Chapters include: Brunch Pasta Pub Grub Roasts Curry Night Asian Fusion The Great Outdoors Spongey Things With Storecupboard Saviours (for when the fridge is empty), which includes recipes for his beloved Spam, as well as hints and tips, James May is here to prove that really anyone can cook. On his journey to becoming a more accomplished home cook, he makes use of some his favourite gadgets and ingredients and through a traditional process of trial and error, knocks together some surprisingly delicious recipes, so that you can avoid all the common pit falls at home.

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