Oliver - Jamies 15-Minute Meals

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IM SO EXCITED THAT YOURE STEPPING INTO THE WORLD OF 15-MINUTE MEALS. THE PROMISE OF THIS BOOK IS SIMPLE: DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS,SUPER-FAST FOOD THATS A TOTAL JOY TO EAT AND PERFECT FOR BUSY PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME. MY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU, THE PUBLIC, AND THESE COOKBOOKS I WRITE IS AN INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT ONE. OVER 30 MILLION OF YOU HAVE BOUGHT MY BOOKS IN THE LAST 10 YEARS, AND I NEVER TAKE THAT AMAZING SUPPORT FOR GRANTED. WITH EACH NEW BOOK I FEEL A MASSIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO PUSH MYSELF AND GIVE YOU SOMETHING I REALLY BELIEVE IN; SOMETHING I THINK YOU WILL LOVE, WITH RECIPES THAT DELIVER ON EVERY LEVEL, AND THIS BOOK IS NO EXCEPTION. ITS HAD A CLEAR GAME PLAN RIGHT FROM THE START, BECAUSE NOT ONLY AM I RESPONDING TO WHAT YOU ARE ALL SCREAMING OUT FOR TASTY, QUICK, AFFORDABLE FOOD IM DOING IT WITH RECIPES THAT ARE ANCHORED IN BALANCE AND NUTRITION. THE CREATION OF THIS BOOK HAS BEEN A REAL GAME CHANGER FOR ME .

Because I passionately wanted this to be a cookbook you can use every day of the week, and not just for special occasions, health and nutrition had to be at the heart of it. So I wrote and cooked every recipe with my incredible nutritionists, Laura Parr and her team, looking over my shoulder. They kept me on track, and kept a close eye on portion size, and as a result the recipes in this book are averaging about 580 calories per serving, which is great, so theyll fit easily into any main meal based on what we should be eating each day. Its really important to vary your recipe choices so that you feed your body with lots of different nutrients. Most importantly because calories can be a useful but slightly blunt measure keep in mind that these tasty meals are packed full of wholefoods, grains, veggies, fresh herbs, citrus, quality proteins and other beautiful things that will really help take care of you and your family.

There are a lot of days when speed is key, and thats where 15-Minute Meals comes into play. This book is categorically a tool to make you cook really fast, delicious, fresh food, any day of the week. Of course, slow cooking old-school, authentic recipes is the heart and soul of any great home cook, but this book is an expression of big, exciting flavours, fast, for busy people.

Developing and writing the recipes, designing the pages, getting the timings right, and bringing the calories and nutrition to this happy place without compromising on flavour has all taken an awful lot of hard work. Every word, every sentence, has been debated, and every single stage of each recipe has been streamlined in order to give you these super-quick, tasty dishes. I cant tell you how hard its been. Ive had to be ruthless, rein myself in, and carefully weigh up every decision Ive made, from the amount of ingredients Ive used to the number of pans on the hob. But its been totally worth it, because my food team and I are so excited about where weve finally got to with this book. So please trust in all the effort weve put in, and know that as long as you follow what Ive written, and have the essential equipment that is vital for speed, youll be enjoying these tasty, healthy meals in your own home, possibly even tonight.

Ive taken inspiration from all over the world for these dishes, and they are undeniably delicious. But for me, the best thing of all is the fact that great flavours, unbelievable speed and nutritious, proper, everyday food can now come together in the same package.

Ultimately, 15-Minute Meals is a frame of mind, and I think if you give it a proper go youll really get into it. Its fun, dynamic, no-nonsense cooking. Yes, the first couple of times you cook a recipe it might take a little longer, but thats OK, its not a race. Theres a rhythm to these lovely recipes, and each has its own kind of beat. Once you embrace that and get into the spirit of the shortcuts and tips that Ive given you, youll definitely start knocking these meals out of the park in 15 minutes. And of course, its not just about me as a chef being able to do it. These recipes have also been tested by cooks at all levels, from teenagers and OAPs to busy mums and dads, and their response has mirrored the excitement that my team and I have so positive and enthusiastic. Every one of them has helped me navigate the recipes into the shape theyre in today. If they can do it, so can you.

The food in this book is tasty, its got attitude, and its just as at home being served to a house full of students as it is by parents to their children.

I know theres a perception out there that real food costs much more to cook than fast food does, but thats a fallacy; the average cost of a tasty balanced meal in this book is about 3.80 per person and thats using lovely, quality ingredients which the majority of the time is way cheaper than an equivalent pre-packed meal, takeaway or bucket of junk food. And if you get your weekly shopping routine down, and get your head and cooking skills in the 15-Minute Meals zone, its even quicker than going out to pick up dinner from a drive-through. Of course pre-prepared food can have a useful place in your diet once in a while, I just passionately believe that this book can help empower and encourage people of all ages to want to make real food for themselves more often than not.

SO THERE YOU GO GUYS, THATS THE 15-MINUTE MEAL PHILOSOPHY FAST, TASTY, AFFORDABLE, GOOD-FOR-YOU FOOD. I GENUINELY HOPE YOU EMBRACE IT, BECAUSE IM BUZZING ABOUT THIS IN SO MANY WAYS. ITS ALL HERE FOR YOU, SO TAKE THE PHILOSOPHY ON BOARD AND RUN WITH IT. GOOD LUCK I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT.