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Jamie's Comfort Food
Starring Jamie Oliver (host)
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
Running time UK: half an hour (approx. 0:24 per episode)
Release
Original network Channel 4
Picture format 576i (SDTV),
1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 1 September (2014-09-01) – 20 October 2014 (2014-10-20)

Jamie's Comfort Food is a fun TV show from the UK that aired in 2014. It stars the famous chef Jamie Oliver. In each episode, Jamie shows you how to make three delicious "comfort food" dishes. These are foods that make you feel warm, happy, and cozy! He makes everything from quick snacks to big main meals and yummy desserts.

The show was broadcast on Channel 4 and quickly became popular. It even had a special recipe book released in September 2014, so fans could try making the dishes at home.

What is Comfort Food?

Comfort food is a type of food that makes you feel good. It often brings back happy memories, like meals your family made. These foods are usually rich, hearty, and satisfying. They are perfect for cheering you up or making you feel cozy on a cold day.

Jamie Oliver's show explores many different kinds of comfort food. He takes classic dishes and gives them his own special twist.

Exploring the Episodes

The first season of Jamie's Comfort Food had eight exciting episodes. Each one featured a unique set of dishes. Jamie often invited special guests, like other chefs or even his own family members, to help him cook.

Episode Highlights

  • Episode 1: Jamie cooked an amazing ultimate burger. He also made a rich lobster mac and cheese, and a super sweet marshmallow pavlova for dessert.
  • Episode 2: This episode featured tasty bolognese ravioli. Jamie also showed how to make the perfect toasted cheese sandwich. For a main dish, he cooked a delicious chicken tikka masala over an open fire.
  • Episode 3: Get ready for a perfect steak and onion sandwich! Jamie also made a sticky toffee pudding with his mom. He cooked osso bucco, a classic Italian dish, with risotto Milanese.
  • Episode 4: Jamie made a chicken Kiev with his dad. He also prepared spaghetti vongole with rosé and tomato sauce. For a hearty meal, he cooked a deluxe slow-roasted lamb shepherd's pie.
  • Episode 5: This episode featured a family classic: fish pie with a curry twist. Jamie also made soft butter and sage gnudi. For dessert, he baked a hummingbird cake topped with crunchy pecan brittle.
  • Episode 6: Jamie cooked a full jerk ham with a side of egg and chips. He also made a crispy chocolate nougat cake. Later, he showed how to make a jumbo chicken shawarma kebab.
  • Episode 7: This episode included a crispy roast duck lasagne. Jamie also prepared fresh, spicy huevos rancheros. He worked with his friend Pete Begg to create the ultimate bacon sandwich.
  • Episode 8: In the final episode, Jamie showed how to cook crispy fish and chips. He also made Indonesia's favorite comfort food, gado gado. Finally, he prepared perfect crab linguine.
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