'The most inspiring and down to earth chef' - Pinch of Nom
'Everything he does with food just POPS' - Nathan Anthony 'The ultimate all-killer, no-filler recipe book for every occasion. Packed with down-to-earth, accessible recipes that you'll want to make again and again. An absolute gem that banishes boring food from the kitchen for good!' - Becky Excell Jon Watts brings you the ultimate cookbook for quick, easy, and delicious dinners under 30 minutes. From classic crowd-pleasers to fresh and healthy flavours, Jon has an answer for every night of the week.Jon Watts first learned to cook in prison where he was admitted, aged 18, for six and a half years.
Jon says: As the heavy steel door slammed behind me for the first time, I realised I had to make serious changes if I wanted to have any chance of success in my life. The most likely scenario that was facing me was that I would fall into the vicious cycle of reoffending. I was determined from day one that I would not add to the statistics. He set about changing his story and, with cooking as his specialism, became the first person in custody to complete the bronze, silver and gold. He went on to work for Jamie Oliver for five years before branching out on his own to share his story and recipes online @Jonwatts88. His ambition has seen him amass an audience of over one million and cook live on prime time tv. Jon is passionate about supporting young people to make good choices and does motivational speaking and runs an apprenticeship scheme with young offenders."Jon has done it again! Everything he does with food just POPS" --Nathan Anthony, Bored of Lunch
"The most inspiring and down to earth chef we know" --Kate & Kay Allinson, Pinch of Nom "The ultimate all-killer, no-filler recipe book for every occasion. Packed with down-to-earth, accessible recipes that you'll want to make again and again. An absolute gem that banishes boring food from the kitchen for good!" --Becky Excell "Jon's story is one of hope and one you can't fail to be moved by. His journey from young offender's institute to chef and social media sensation is remarkable, and it was all down to people who gave him a chance and believed in him, coupled with his own determination. The recipes in this book have universal appeal - and, more importantly, they're doable, not cheffy. This is food that will have you racing into the kitchen... fast." --Karen Barnes