Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and food activism. Over a 17-year television and publishing career, he has inspired millions of people to enjoy cooking from scratch and eating fresh, delicious food. Jamie started cooking at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight and has since worked with some of the world’s top chefs. His television and publishing career began in 1999 with "The Naked Chef" series. He has set up two Fifteen restaurants in England, garnered international acclaim for his Barbecoa and Jamie's Italian restaurants, changed school dinners in the UK and revolutionized home cooking.

The Jamie Oliver Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people all over the world through food education. Jamie writes for publications in the UK and around the world, including his own Jamie Magazine, appears on his YouTube channels Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube and Drinks Tube, has five award-winning apps and has published more than 15 bestselling cookbooks, including COOK WITH JAMIE. He starred on the ABC TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution," where he took on health and diet for children in the United States. Jamie lives in London and Essex with his wife, Jools and their children, Poppy, Daisy, Petal, Buddy and River.

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Books by Jamie Oliver

5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food

by Jamie Oliver - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

Jamie Oliver --- one of the bestselling cookbook authors of all time --- is back with a bang. Focusing on incredible combinations of just five ingredients, he's created 130 brand-new recipes that you can cook up at home, any day of the week. From salads, pasta, chicken and fish to exciting ways with vegetables, rice and noodles, beef, pork and lamb, plus a bonus chapter of sweet treats, Jamie has all the bases covered. This is about maximum flavor with minimum fuss, lots of nutritious options and loads of epic inspiration.

Jamie Oliver's Meals in Minutes: Insanely Delicious Food on the Table in 30 Minutes

by Jamie Oliver - Cookbooks

JAMIE OLIVER'S MEALS IN MINUTES will revolutionize the way you cook. Jamie has written the recipes in a ground-breaking new way to help you streamline your efforts and make the most of every single minute in the kitchen. With just a pinch of preparation, a dollop of organization, and a sprinkle of patented Jamie tricks, hearty, delicious and, most important, quick meals are at the ready.

Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals

by Jamie Oliver - Cookbooks, Cooking, Food