That's because things could've been very different for Jon, now 32, although he's proven that anyone can change their circumstances with the right attitude and application. Pour the fudgy mixture into your lined baking tray. This recipe works best with a 20x30cm baking tin. Spread the mix into the corners. Add in the garlic and thyme, then cook for a minute more before adding in the plain flour. Give it a stir.

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Never stop believing in yourself," said Jon, who is hopeful of soon putting together a cookery book. "We as humans are all very powerful, every single one of us. We all have greatness inside of us.Add in the golden caster sugar, sultanas and lemon zest then mix it together. Make a well in the centre.

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Add in the diced beef, stir well then cover with a lid and leave to simmer over a low-medium heat for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. 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. 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. Roll the cookie dough into a 'sausage' shape, cover with cling film and place into the fridge for 20 minutes. This will firm it up a little bit.The Covid-19 pandemic threw up a whole load of challenges for Jon but he's used the time to grow his presence on social media - and he even managed to bag some regular private clients too.

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Fast forward three-and-a-bit years and he became the first person in custody to get their bronze, silver and gold award. Cut the broccoli into florets, then drop them into boiling water for a few minutes until tender. Drain them and set aside for now. 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. If you're using fresh pasta then drop the pasta into salted boiling water, cook until it's 'al dente'.Everyone needs to cook this to see for themselves how nice it tastes and how easy it is to throw together. Melt over a pan of simmering water until there are no lumps left, take off the heat and set aside to cool slightly.

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The cost will always depend on a few different factors, for example how many people it’s for, what’s on the menu and the location. Heat a small amount of oil in a large frying pan, then cook the chorizo over a medium to high heat for a few minutes until it starts to turn crispy. 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. When you go to school, you learn the subject and then the normal path is to then go to university and get a job and do this and do that. I think for a lot of those young people it leads to anger and frustration because they perhaps don't fit that mould.

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Finally fold through the white chocolate chips before pouring the mixture into the lined baking tin. Sift in the flour and then add the cornflour, fold it together until you have a fudgy brownie like texture. Use a sieve to add the flour and cocoa. Fold the mix all together, then fold through two thirds of the mini eggs.