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Jamie's 15-Minute Meals
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Created by Fresh One Productions
Starring Jamie Oliver (host)
Narrated by Jamie Oliver
Opening theme Buffalo Stance
by Neneh Cherry
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 40
Production
Running time UK: half an hour (approx. 0:27 per episode)
Release
Original network Channel 4
Picture format 480i (SDTV),
HDTV 1080i
Original release 22 October (2012-10-22) – 14 December 2012 (2012-12-14)

Jamie's 15-Minute Meals is a fun cooking TV show from the United Kingdom. It aired on Channel 4 in 2012. The show featured the famous chef Jamie Oliver. In each episode, Jamie showed viewers how to make two delicious meals. The amazing part was that each meal only took 15 minutes to prepare!

The show first aired on October 22, 2012. The final episode of the series was shown on December 14, 2012. A special cookbook with all the recipes from the show was also released. It came out on September 27, 2012, just before the TV series began.

About the Show

This cooking program was all about making quick and healthy meals. Jamie Oliver wanted to help people cook tasty food even when they were busy. He focused on using fresh ingredients and smart cooking methods. This helped him create amazing dishes in a short amount of time.

Quick Cooking Tips

Jamie Oliver often shared helpful tips during the show. These tips made cooking faster and easier. He showed how to chop vegetables quickly and how to use different kitchen tools. The show was perfect for anyone who wanted to learn how to cook fast and well.

Episodes Overview

The show had one season with 40 episodes. In every episode, Jamie Oliver cooked two different meals. Each meal was designed to be ready in just 15 minutes. This meant viewers got to see 80 unique recipes throughout the series!

Popular Recipes

The episodes featured a wide variety of dishes. Jamie cooked everything from meatballs and fish stews to Asian-inspired meals and classic British burgers. Some popular recipes included:

  • Chilli Con Carne Meatballs
  • Sticky Kicking Chicken
  • Fish Stew with Saffron Sauce
  • Seared Asian Beef with Noodle Salad
  • Crispy Camembert Parcels
  • Golden Chicken with Potato Gratin

Jamie also made many international dishes. These included Moroccan mussels, Swedish meatballs, and Thai chicken. He showed how to make these exciting meals quickly at home.

Healthy and Fast Meals

Many of the recipes focused on being healthy. Jamie often included lots of fresh vegetables and lean proteins. He showed how to make meals that were good for you and didn't take long to prepare. This made the show very popular with families and busy people.

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