James May: Oh Cook!

Season 2

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James May is not a chef. But that's the whole point: you don't need to be a gastronomic wizard to make delicious food. This series sees him grow from kitchen klutz to capable cook as he takes on the world's most mouth-watering dishes and masters the tricks that can make good food great, using ingredients you can buy from your local shop and all without the usual television cooking format trickery.
Where to Watch Season 2
7 Episodes
  • French Classics
    E1
    Episode 1French ClassicsJames sets the bar high by taking on some classic dishes from France, the home of haute cuisine. Expect oniony thrills and soupy spills as he tries to sort out his croque from his coq.
  • Japanese
    E2
    Episode 2JapaneseJames puts his culinary skills to the test as he tackles the exquisite and delicate world of Japanese cooking. Katsu curry, vegetable tempura, and Temaki rolls are all on the menu, but whilst James is surprisingly adept with a sharp knife, it turns out he's less graceful with a rolling pin.
  • 70's Dinner Party
    E3
    Episode 370's Dinner PartyIt's party time, 1970s style, and James grooves his way through the classics of the age. Vol-au-vents, Stroganoffs and flaming Crepe Suzettes make the party go with a swing, all before the Babycham has even had a chance to go warm.
  • Vegan
    E4
    Episode 4VeganJames explores the delights of vegan food and discovers a world of delicious recipes. Tasty burgers without the moo and Shepherd's pie without the ewe prove a hit with the crew, while a smoky tofu stir fry almost turns the air blue.
  • German
    E5
    Episode 5GermanBeer will flow and sausages fly as James tackles the wonders of German cuisine. From curry wurst and sauerkraut, to classic pretzels, to an unpronounceable potato and plum dessert, James reveals just how delicious German food can be.
  • Picnic
    E6
    Episode 6PicnicWhat better way to celebrate summer that with a sumptuous selection of classic picnic recipes?Sausage rolls to animal shaped scones, scotch eggs to coronation chicken-a-la-May, all the ingredients are here for a summertime feast.
  • Mexican
    E7
    Episode 7MexicanJames has never been to Mexico. So he'll need to muster all his culinary know-how to tackle a complex chuck steak chili, the smoky delights of tacos two-ways, and Latin American classic of churros with chocolate sauce.
Cast of Season 2
  • Nikki MorganSelf
  • James MaySelf
 
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