Jon Watts has just started a new catering company in St Albans.
He got in touch with the Review to tell how he has turned his life around after spending time in prison.
He will be providing weekly menus every Friday for Review readers to enjoy. For seared scallops and warming fish stew click here.
For previous recipes click here.
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