Jamie's 30-Minute Meals facts for kids

Jamie's 30-Minute Meals was a fun TV show from the United Kingdom. It aired in 2010 on Channel 4. The show starred famous chef Jamie Oliver. In each episode, Jamie showed viewers how to cook a full meal with three or four dishes. The amazing part was that he did it all in under 30 minutes!

The show had 40 episodes in total. It started on October 11, 2010, and finished on December 3, 2010.

The Cookbook's Success

When the last TV episode aired, a cookbook with the same name was released. This cookbook became super popular very quickly! It sold 735,000 copies in just its first week. This made it the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever at that time.

What Jamie Cooked

Jamie Oliver cooked many different kinds of meals on the show. Each episode focused on a new set of dishes. He showed how to make everything from tasty main courses to yummy desserts. The idea was to help people cook delicious, complete meals even when they were busy.

Some examples of the meals he made include:

• Killer Jerk Chicken: This meal came with Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans, a Chopped Salad, and Chargrilled Corn.
• Sea Bass and Crispy Pancetta: This episode featured Sea Bass with Crispy Pancetta, Sweet Potato Mash, Asian Greens, and Berry Ice Cream.
• Roast Beef: A classic meal with Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Little Carrots, Crispy Potatoes, and Red Onion Mushroom Gravy.
• Thai Red Prawn Curry: This included Thai Red Prawn Curry, Jasmine Rice, Grilled Spicy Prawns, Cucumber Salad, and a Papaya Platter.
• Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca: A pasta dish served with a Crunchy Salad, Garlic Bread, and Silky Chocolate Ganache.

Jamie's goal was to make cooking quick and easy for everyone. He proved that you can make a full, delicious meal in a short amount of time.