Watts Cooking: Deliciously simple recipes to inspire home cooks

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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. Once it is completely cool, dollop warm biscuit spread onto the top and spread it all over the cake. Cut the butter into chunks, place in a heat proof bowl along with the dark chocolate and melt it over a pan of simmering water until there are no lumps left, take off the heat and set aside to cool slightly. I was practising the night before, I was making the dish at home and pretending I was talking so I wasn't going unprepared, but I've also done it in my head for the last seven, eight years. It didn't stop me being very, very nervous." Each day we'll be sending you a selection of our top stories from across our county, as well as breaking news so you can be the first to know.

Chicken Stroganoff - 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. 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. In a large mixing bowl add the biscuit spread, the eggs and the baking powder. Use a wooden spoon to mix it all together until well combined. Be careful not to over beat it. I found myself hanging around with people that were involved in crime and all sorts of other nonsense and it sort of gave me a sense of belonging and a kind of purpose. Long story short, 18 years old, ended up in prison with a six-and-a-half year sentence. At that point I'd very much thought that was my life over, that I was never going to achieve anything because that's what's built into you when you're going through school and stuff like that.Sift in the flour and then add the cornflour, fold it together until you have a fudgy brownie like texture. Jon remained with Jamie Oliver's restaurants for around five years after being taken under the head chef's wing and learning his craft.

Jon Watts Classic Scones - Chef Jon Watts

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. 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. Yummy, yummy. A super recipe with aĺ my favourite ingredients,! What’s not to like. I can’t wait to try it, but missing a couple of ingredients at the moment, so shopping tomorrow is a must.

Melt the butter and the marshmallows in a saucepan over a medium heat stirring continuously until it is completely smooth. He admits he had "no social life" as he'd often work elsewhere on his days off, such as spending time at Michelin star restaurants to give him an extra edge on his peers. 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.