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Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart

Delicious, Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes For Start-Out and Student Cooks
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Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart is the essential lifeline for any budding cook. Whether you're off to university or moving out for the first, third, or even sixth time, this is your quick and easy guide to truly delicious meals, even on a budget. Inside, you'll find... Read More
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Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart

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Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart is the essential lifeline for any budding cook. Whether you're off to university or moving out for the first, third, or even sixth time, this is your quick and easy guide to truly delicious meals, even on a budget.

Inside, you'll find simple, quick, affordable, and mouthwatering recipes you'll really want to cook and eat—each one promising to stave off the temptation to order in. Learn foolproof methods for the basics, like the ultimate cheese sauce and perfect poached eggs. Master classics such as Spaghetti Carbonara and the best gooey Brownie recipe around. Discover essential pick-me-ups with Chicken Noodle Soup and hangover cures like Sausage & Egg Muffins.

For quick and convenient meals to cook all week long for yourself and your housemates, explore recipes like 15-minute Thai Chicken Curry, Pork & Pineapple Tacos, One Pot Mac & Cheese, Five-A-Day Veggie Frittata, Spiced Lamb Kebab, and One Tray Veggie Pasta. Talented chef Sam Holland leverages his professional knowledge and skills to create healthy, delicious, and easy-to-follow recipes for anyone who is just starting out.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241735176

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 909g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Sam Holland has loved food from a young age. His culinary journey began by his Granny Tess's side, where he discovered the magic of food and the joy of preparing it with love. He later pursued his dream to become a professional chef and trained at Leith's before working in restaurants, Gleneagles and Chez Bruce.

He now shares his culinary creations, cooking tips and easy-to-follow recipes on social media, where he has a dedicated following of 765k followers on Instagram, and 683.4k on TikTok. Sam’s main goal is to empower the younger generation with the knowledge and skills to cook quick, delicious, and healthy meals at home.

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