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James May: Oh Cook!

2020-11-13 Documentary 12

James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.

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James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.

  • First Aired
    2020-11-13
  • Last Aired
    2023-05-24
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    2
  • Episodes
    14
  • Status
    Canceled
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Prime Video
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Asian Fusion

1. Asian Fusion

James kicks off his culinary adventure with a uniquely British spin on food from across the Asian cont...More
James kicks off his culinary adventure with a uniquely British spin on food from across the Asian continent. There’s (con)fusion aplenty as he experiments with some rather unexpected ingredients, all under the watchful gaze of the pantry-residing home economist Nikki.Less
32mins 2020-11-13
Pub Classics

2. Pub Classics

In preparation for this episode James has selflessly undertaken nearly forty years of meticulous field...More
In preparation for this episode James has selflessly undertaken nearly forty years of meticulous fieldwork. With a pint in hand, he fries the perfect steak, puts a metropolitan liberal elite spin on humble pie, and tops it all off with something the Brits do rather well: vandalism.Less
32mins 2020-11-13
Pasta

3. Pasta

The Mediterranean calls and James dives headfirst into the world of pasta. With home economist Nikki a...More
The Mediterranean calls and James dives headfirst into the world of pasta. With home economist Nikki at his side (when she’s not in her cupboard), he whips up an array of Italian classics – some more tradizionale than others. From antique kitchen gadgets to carbonara conundrums, James washes down his Apennine adventures with a glass (bottle) of Chianti.Less
29mins 2020-11-13
Curry

4. Curry

Asian icon, British favourite. James attempts to tear up the takeaway menus and cook an Indian inspire...More
Asian icon, British favourite. James attempts to tear up the takeaway menus and cook an Indian inspired feast featuring lamb keema, dal, chapatis, and a speedy raita. Can our have-a-Goa kitchen hero impress home economist Nikki with a Delhi-cate balance of spices?Less
28mins 2020-11-13
Pudding

5. Pudding

James sets out to prove that the proof really is in the pudding, as cakes, custards and crumbles are a...More
James sets out to prove that the proof really is in the pudding, as cakes, custards and crumbles are all on the menu today. With a bit of help from Nikki his Victoria Sponge turns out a triumph, while revisiting a simple youthful pleasure results in a Spotted Dick.Less
30mins 2020-11-13
Breakfast

6. Breakfast

Regularly described as the most important meal of the day before elevenses, James is living proof that...More
Regularly described as the most important meal of the day before elevenses, James is living proof that eating a regular, hearty breakfast can make you fitter and healthier. In this episode he succeeds with a Middle Eastern classic but makes a right hash of a specialty closer to home. Then it’s time to channel his inner hipster with some avocado soldiers.Less
29mins 2020-11-13
Roast

7. Roast

James concludes his culinary journey with the oft weekend nemesis, the Sunday roast. Disavowing the us...More
James concludes his culinary journey with the oft weekend nemesis, the Sunday roast. Disavowing the usual television skulduggery and having promised he’ll make the crew lunch, the race is on to get everything ready at the same time. Expect spuds, sprouts, and musings on a mid-life crisis.Less
28mins 2020-11-13

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