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Recipes - Chef Jon Watts - inspiring you to cook

This is something that I always knew would happen," he added, "but I thought it would be like I'll release a book and I'll be able to get myself on there.When 18-year-old Jon Watts woke up in his prison cell after being sentenced to six-and-a-half years, he knew something needed to change. Don't give up and I'd say don't get frustrated. I think for too many young people, the way society is maybe doesn't fit them. Given his time in prison, when asked whether he felt any extra pressure to prove himself along the way he commented: "I think it fuelled me. If you take yourself away from that you can become incredibly successful. A lot of very successful people I've met in my life dropped out of school at 15, 16 and have been in trouble or their lives haven't gone the way that they're supposed to go. I think, at the end of the day, it builds character. In a clean bowl, melt the biscuit spread in the same way until it is runny, then drizzle all over the top to give a nice pattern.

Jon Watts Classic Scones - Chef Jon Watts

He hopes his inspiring journey shows that if you apply yourself correctly and demonstrate a willingness to turn things around then great things can happen.He added: "I practised a lot. I went there the day before and I did live rehearsals and the producers were firing questions at me left, right and centre as well so I was almost used to it.

Jon Watts Beef and Potato Curry - Chef Jon Watts

A pinch yourself moment if there ever was one, and the appearance came 10 years to the day from his prison release. Once it is completely cool, dollop warm biscuit spread onto the top and spread it all over the cake.My debut cookbook ‘Watts Cooking’ was released in October 2023. In it you’ll find 100 delicious recipes using easily accessible ingredients. Chapters include Speedy Weeknight Dinners, Proper Comfort Food, Irresistible Sweet Treats, and Plenty of Pasta. Melt the butter and the marshmallows in a saucepan over a medium heat stirring continuously until it is completely smooth. Bake it for 25 minutes. If you poke a skewer into the middle it should be clean when it comes out. If not, return it to the oven.