The BEST episodes of James May: Oh Cook! season 2
Every episode of James May: Oh Cook! season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of James May: Oh Cook! season 2!
James May is not a chef. But that’s the whole point: you don’t need to be a brilliant cook to make delicious food. Transporting us to the Far East, the Med, and the local pub – all from the comfort of a home economist’s kitchen – he’ll knock up delicious recipes that you can actually make yourself, with ingredients you can actually buy. And all without the usual television cooking format trickery.
#1 - French Classics
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2023
James 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.
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#2 - Mexican
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2023
James 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.
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#3 - Picnic
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2023
What 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.
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#4 - 70's Dinner Party
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/24/2023
It'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.
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#5 - German
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2023
Beer 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.
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#6 - Japanese
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/24/2023
James 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.
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#7 - Vegan
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2023
James 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.
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