Beef patties are Jamaica’s ubiquitous fast food. While growing up in the Bronx, Kwame used to eat the flaky meat-filled hand pie nearly every day after school and church. The quintessential Jamaican snack goes hand in hand with pillowy soft coco bread. Kwame teaches how to make the patty pastry dough, the beautifully seasoned beef filling, and delicious coco bread.
Category: Everyday
Everyday
You’ll fall in love with this fluffy, simple dough that will elevate your patty game. But why stop there? You’ll discover coco bread rolls can be your new go-to sandwich bun.
Learn how to make one of Argentina’s favorite comfort foods with Italian roots, the milanesa. While the milanesa is traditionally pounded thin and deep fried, Francis prefers a thick cut of tenderloin cooked bleu, or extra rare, on the chapa grill.
Learn from Erez in this unique lesson how to bake the Middle Eastern staple in your home oven, and how you can turn the pliable pita dough into Sficha and Manakeesh, two Middle-Eastern pizzas.
Create flavor-packed gravies that you’ll want to pour over, well just about anything. Gravy adds depth and character to a wide variety of dishes – let your imagination run wild.
Complete your shawarma with colorful finishing touches that will make your mouth explode with flavor, including dukkah (an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and warm spice), feta cheese, and herbs.
Pastry dough, once mastered, opens up a world of opportunities. Learn Jamie’s own principles for making a hybrid, crumbly pastry that works for both savory and sweet dishes. Pay close attention, as you learn the pastry techniques that took Jamie over 30 years to master.
Learn how to easily poach your chicken.
This classic Italian sauce is both versatile and easy to make. Jamie guides you through the nuances of achieving an intensely flavored homemade pesto.
Fig, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Salad
Put Jamie’s salad-building principles into action and learn how to balance flavors and textures for the perfect mouthful. Creamy, tangy, crunchy, and sweet, this recipe will show you just how exciting salads can be.
Discover the key to consistently making the most beautifully cooked steamed greens to bring a finishing touch of flavor, color, and nutrition to your dishes.
Every chef has their go-to mashed potato recipe, here Jamie reveals his, including a lifetime of tips and tricks for making a divinely creamy and irresistible mash. Great with pies, roasted meats, and steamed vegetables
Transform crunchy vegetables like radishes, cucumber, chilies, and carrots into a zingy pickle that’s ready in minutes and adds extra brightness to almost anything.
Make bread in just minutes and learn how to char it over an open fire (or in your oven) until golden and crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. This will be your go-to flatbread and makes a wonderful accompaniment to fire food.
Jamie gets together with mentor, best friend, and chef Gennaro Contaldo to cook up an Italian classic. Learn how to transform a few ingredients into an unforgettable savory pasta dish, with plenty of tips to get carbonara right every time.
You only need three ingredients to whip together this versatile accompaniment, which not only works well with shawarma but other meats and salads, too.
A vegetarian shawarma like you’ve never cooked before. Learn how to marinate and roast humble vegetables, turning them into a total crowd-pleaser. Then, pack the flame-roasted veg onto homemade flatbreads with DIY pickles, tahini-yogurt, dukkah, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Learn how to infuse butter with herbs to create depth with this delicate oregano butter sauce. A silky and decadent emulsion that takes your ravioli to restaurant-level.
Jamie teaches how to make this light but luxurious filling. Whip up ricotta with Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh herbs – or your favorite flavors – for an aromatic and creamy combo that will make your ravioli ooze with deliciousness.
Discover how to make your pasta green, as Jamie teaches his method for a colorful twist on classic pasta dough. Choose from a variety of greens, as you learn how to prepare the dough, knead it, and roll it out.
Take a walk in the woods with Jamie, light a fire, and learn his secrets to making the most luxuriously silky eggs. Experience the sounds in this special lesson, as you discover it’s all in the technique. No instructions, so listen and watch closely!
The heat is on with Jamie’s fiery pasta arrabbiata, packed with spicy chilies, anchovies, tomatoes, and garlic. Find out why vodka is the magic ingredient for a game-changing sauce, and how a herby pangrattato will add a crunchy twist to any pasta dish.
Pan-Seared Salmon
Tasty, colorful, and full of the good stuff, learn how to prepare pan-seared salmon and seasonal vegetables, couscous, and harissa yogurt in just 10 minutes. Drawing from decades of experience and his own dedicated Nutrition team, Jamie shows you how balanced, healthy eating can be both satisfying and delicious
Garlicky Salmon Head & Chili Traybake
Smart cooks never throw salmon heads away – there’s plenty of meat hiding away, plus it’s arguably some of the tastiest you’ll find on the whole salmon. There’s zero waste in this traybake.
Turn your everyday salmon into something incredible by stuffing it with your favorite herb combination. Roasted chickpeas are a great carrier of flavor, and roasted up with tomatoes create the prefect side to your salmon.
Salmon, Tomatoes & Basil Oil Traybake
Knocking together a simple basil oil to rub all over the salmon before it roasts is a sure-fire way to add big flavor, fast! Dot over a handful of ripe tomatoes to finish the story off nicely.
Salmon, Chili, Lemon & Thyme Traybake
With just a few simple ingredients you can transform ordinary salmon slices or fillets into something really delicious. Dial up the chili if you like a bit of a kick!
This easy-to-make dish is the perfect weeknight winner – slicing the salmon thinly will speedy the cooking time right up!
Jamie’s quick recipe elevates a humble tin of mustard powder.
Jamie’s punchy horseradish sauce adds a tongue-tingling kick of heat.
Everyone loves a great potato. Jamie’s method for getting the crispiest potatoes will teach you how to make insanely delicious roasted potatoes every time. Guaranteed.
Blow minds with this extraordinary combination of grapes, hazelnuts, rosemary, and Parmesan, loaded on a crispy base.
Transform your dough into a beautiful calzone and stuff it with ricotta cheese, olives, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and Parmesan.
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Grate a handful of cherry tomatoes and top with mozzarella, basil, and olive oil for this classic pizza.
Pizza & Friends
Push your culinary skills up a level and create incredible pizzas at home using Jamie’s principle bread dough recipe. Jamie shows how to experiment and be creative with his Italian favorite.
Light and soft with a crispy bottom, this airy focaccia is topped with rosemary and black pepper. A savory bread you’ll want to make again and again.
This simple smoked salmon sandwich is Jamie’s ‘favorite sarnie ever’. Jamie meets his friend Max Bergius from London’s renowned Secret Smokehouse to uncover how the best smoked salmon is made. Discover how the combination of beautiful smoked salmon, spongy white bread and a squeeze of lemon juice changed Jamie’s life.
There’s an art to cooking perfectly fluffy rice, and Jamie will show you how.
A cooling cucumber raita that pairs deliciously with curry and rice.
Toasted hazelnuts are not only a delectable way to add a rich nutty flavor to any dish, but they add a wonderful crunchy texture as well. Sprinkle it on fruit, ice cream, or even in a salad. It’s never a bad idea to have a jar of toasted hazelnuts handy.
The sweetness and luxurious flavor of fresh vanilla beans combine beautifully with the smooth creaminess of ricotta cheese in this delightful dessert.
Learn how to make Jamie’s signature jam jar vinaigrette to elevate your salads to the next level. Jamie shows you how to balance acid, fat, and salt, so you can apply these basics to make any dressing, using whatever you have in your kitchen.
Take your pasta-making skills up a notch with Jamie’s classic pasta bianco. Creamy, silky, and delicious, this dish is Italian simplicity at its best. Learn the principles of pasta sauces so that you can expand your pasta repertoire in endless new ways.
Unlock the secrets of homemade pasta and discover its joy and ritual. Learn Jamie’s fail-safe tips and tricks, and master the basics, such as how to activate the gluten, knead and roll out the dough, and hand-cut 8 different types of pasta.
Jamie teaches you how to max out on flavor with this heart-warming veggie dish, ideal for any day of the week. Learn how to make a nutritious curry from scratch, balance spices, and cook perfectly fluffy rice.
Chicken & Leek Pie with Mash
Learn the key principles of pastry making, which can be applied to both sweet and savory pastries. Then, while the dough is resting, Jamie teaches you how to poach chicken for super-tender results, create a sumptuous mashed potato, steam fresh greens, and make an umami-packed gravy. Bring it all together for the best pie, ever.
Mushroom & Eggplant Shawarma
A vegetarian shawarma like you’ve never cooked before. Learn how to marinate and roast humble vegetables, turning them into a total crowd-pleaser. Then, pack the flame-roasted veg onto homemade flatbreads with DIY pickles, tahini-yogurt, dukkah, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Jamie gets together with mentor, best friend, and chef Gennaro Contaldo to cook up an Italian classic. Learn how to transform a few ingredients into an unforgettable savory pasta dish, with plenty of tips to get carbonara right every time.
Green Ravioli
Yes, you can make world-class ravioli at home, and Jamie shows you how. Learn to take your pasta-making to new heights as you color and flavor the dough, roll out your sheets, and prepare a herby ricotta filling with a simple butter sauce. Perfect for weekend cooking with the family, Jamie teaches how a little patience turns into unforgettable meals and memories.
Take a walk in the woods with Jamie, light a fire, and learn his secrets to making the most luxuriously silky eggs. Experience the sounds in this special ASMR lesson as you discover it’s all in the technique. No instructions, so listen and watch closely!
Pan-Seared Salmon & Couscous
Tasty, colorful, and full of the good stuff, learn how to prepare pan-seared salmon and seasonal vegetables, couscous, and harissa yogurt in just 10 minutes. Drawing from decades of experience and his own dedicated Nutrition team, Jamie shows you how balanced, healthy eating can be both satisfying and delicious
How to Fillet & Prep Fish
Gain the confidence and technique to break down a whole fish at home. Jamie walks you through the skills you need to select, fillet, and prep an entire fish from start to finish. Using salmon to demonstrate, Jamie explains his method to create a variety of serving styles and teaches how to make the most of the trimmings so you can waste less, meal prep, and save money. One fish, endless opportunities.
Bread, Two Ways
Now that you know how to make Jamie’s principle bread dough, learn his tips and tricks for making pillowy focaccia with a crunchy bottom and a show-stopping pesto twister bread.
Jamie’s Sunday Roast
An iconic British Sunday roast you’ll want to make again and again. Take a journey through Jamie’s memories to discover the dishes that come together to make an epic feast. Transform your roasts into unforgettable meals by learning how to make the best roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetable sides, classic condiments, and a rich, homemade gravy. Seconds, please!
Jamie’s principle dough recipe unlocks countless bread variations, from pizza to calzone, focaccia to twister bread. Learn how to develop the skills you need to master dough and bake with confidence.
This simple smoked salmon sandwich is Jamie’s ‘favorite sarnie ever’. Jamie meets his friend Max Bergius from London’s renowned Secret Smokehouse to uncover how the best smoked salmon is made. Discover how crème fraîche and a drizzle of lemon changed Jamie’s life.
This classic Italian sauce is both versatile and easy to make. Jamie guides you through the nuances of achieving an intensely flavored homemade pesto. Don’t miss his game-changing secret ingredient.
Squash Curry
Jamie teaches you how to max out on flavor with this heart-warming veggie dish, ideal for any day of the week. Learn how to make a nutritious curry from scratch, balance spices, and cook perfectly fluffy rice.
Grilled & Roasted Stone Fruit
Learn how to transform stone fruits into a show-stopping dessert. Jamie uses peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums, but you can use whatever fruit is in season.
A Celebration of Salad
Everything you need to know to make the ultimate salad! With Jamie’s guidance, you’ll learn the principles of building crunchy, delicious, and satisfying salads. Discover new ways to combine vegetables, fruits, greens, proteins, cheese, herbs, and toppings, all to achieve true salad greatness.
Take your pasta-making skills up a notch with Jamie’s classic pasta bianco. Creamy, silky, and delicious, this dish is Italian simplicity at its best. Learn the principles of pasta sauces so that you can expand your pasta repertoire in endless new ways.
Unlock the secrets of homemade pasta and discover its joy and ritual. Learn Jamie’s fail-safe tips and tricks, and master the basics, such as how to activate the gluten, knead and roll out the dough, and hand-cut 8 different types of pasta.
Steak of The Stonemason – Bife De Albañil
Francis teaches how to make this wonderful and quick meat dish with bacon, avocado, and crispy sweet potato chips.
Curried Goat with GBD Potatoes
Master your cooking skills and add flavorful dishes to your repertoire with this delicious curried goat and GBD potatoes recipe, prepared with a tangy green seasoning aioli. Learn how to caramelize, braise, layer flavors, and cook with intention as you taste each step along the way. Enjoy this delicious dish and refine your cooking skills.
Dario’s Story
“We do not do this work for the money,” begins legendary Italian butcher, Dario Cecchini, and nothing has ever been more clear. The gregarious, eighth-generation butcher is never without a smile on his face as he holds court from sun-up through supper time in his red-and-white-striped butcher shop and kitchen in Panzano, Italy. In this introductory story, follow Dario through a day in the life, which includes the real deal business of butchery, and hosting dozens of visitors a day for cantina-style meals in his dining room. He talks about the dignified and joyous life cycle of his animals, and the craftsmanship his team applies to the end product. He explains the inspiration behind his butcher for a day program, and how to identify the perfect steak. The story ends with a family-style dinner, where t-bones get passed between strangers so everyone can gnaw on the scraps. From the outside, it looks like a very long day, but Dario insists “he’s never worked a day in his life.”
A citrus vinaigrette that will pep up your greens.
Your new go-to vinaigrette you’ll want to memorize. The roasted garlic gives it a delicious and robust flavor.
Make a fresh and peppery salad accompaniment to any main.
Asma’s garam masala is a delicious blend of traditional spices that adds an unforgettable flavor. This Indian spice mix is made with spices like Indian bay leaves, cassia bark, green cardamom pods, and clove – carefully curated to create a complex yet balanced masala.
Onions, mint, marjoram, and basil are finely blended together to form an herbaceous sauce.
Learn how to properly season and sear a piece of fish. Even better, Nancy will show you precisely when to flip the fish for that perfectly crispy skin.
This cut comes from the upper part of the back, cut nice and thick.
Shakarkandi ki chaat is a total crowd pleaser. The delicious and tangy sweet potato salad is not only healthy, but it’s easy to make! This popular street food makes the perfect side dish for any meal.
Smoky Eggplant Dip – Baingan Bharta
This popular smoky eggplant dip is popular throughout India. While it can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop, Asma says the best flavor comes from when it is slowly charred in hot embers.
What’s more mouthwatering than a hunk of cheese? Cheese that is marinated in a yogurt sauce, skewered, and grilled! Asma shows the wonders of paneer and how to obtain a great barbecue char, a recipe that will totally reinvent how you barbecue, and make vegetarians happy as well.
“Paratha is not just bread or something you eat, it is an emotion.” Whenever Asma thinks of home, she thinks of parathas, her favorite bread. Learn as Asma shows how to make this incredible Indian flatbread and teaches two methods of how to roll and cook it on the tawa, a flat griddle pan.
Follow Asma’s tips and your white rice will never be mushy again. This lesson covers the simplest cooking method and traditional presentation of basmati rice.
Learn how to make the Indian version of meat-and-potatoes as Asma teaches life-changing cooking skills like how to properly blend spices, infuse oils, and layer flavors.
Make this Bengali-style boiled rice, one of the healthiest ways to eat rice. Follow Asma’s instructions and your rice will come out perfect every time.
Garlic paste a versatile prep hack that can be incorporated whenever finely minced or grated garlic is called for in a recipe. It brings tons of flavors and a smooth consistency to every dish, especially sauces, marinades, and dressings.
Make ginger into a paste and add it to all your curries, sauces, and marinades.
An essential pantry item to always have on hand when cooking Indian food.
Mustard and seafood is a classic Bengali combination. Learn how to make this regional specialty with jumbo fresh tiger prawns. Asma teaches how to make a traditional turmeric and salt marinade and Bengali-style boiled rice, a method, which according to Asma, is the healthiest way to eat rice.
Make a perfectly balanced tomato chutney that is equal parts fiery and sweet. This dipping sauce hits all the right notes, and is ideal to douse on samosas, and pretty much everything else.
Aloo Gobi Filling
Stuff this delectable Bengali-style spiced cauliflower, potato, and peanut mash inside your samosas, or prepare it as a scrumptious side dish.
Cool off your palate with this refreshing cucumber salad. Pomegranates add gorgeous color and a bright pop of flavor. A great side on its own, or with the luscious chicken curry.
If you’re new to Indian flavors, this yellow chicken curry is a great place to start. It’s a recipe that has been in Asma’s family for generations, and never written down until now.
Become a cheesemaker at home and learn how to make fresh cheese with just two everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Eat your greens! Asma prepares one of the most popular paneer cheese dishes with saag, fresh winter spinach. This Indian version of creamed spinach is the perfect vegetarian side dish. It’s packed with flavor and so easy to make. While Asma uses spinach, this recipe also works great with kale, arugula, or swiss chard.
Follow Asma’s tips and your white rice will never be mushy again. This lesson covers the simplest cooking method and traditional presentation of basmati rice.
Learn how to properly infuse oil with masala spices like cassia bark, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves. Wait for the clove to pop and you’ll know your oil is ready.
Tamarind Dal
“Dal is something we eat every day, it’s unusual to not have dal on the dinner table,” Asma says about one of her favorite comfort foods.
Add some extra excitement to your plain white rice and learn how to make this simple, straightforward, and ultra flavorful side dish. ‘Matar’ is Hindi for green peas and ‘pulao’ means pilaf, and when you put those two words together, you get ‘matar pulao’ or ‘peas pulao’ the classic and insanely popular Indian rice and peas dish. If you want to learn more about masalas (spice blends), this lesson is a must watch!
Master how to make masala and learn to blend your very own spice mix at home. This will introduce warm masala flavors into every dish.
Make these flavor-packed Bengali beans, the perfect fiery side dish to the mild and floral chicken korma, or to eat any day of the week.
Erez fires up his Taboon oven to create a traditional Lebanese dish named for the pan it’s roasted in, with lamb kebabs, tomatoes, and raw tahini.