As a busy mum to 5 always hungry, often fussy, kids I’m always looking for new dishes to keep them happy. He is on social media, dancing and jumping around like a small child (his words) if he likes the taste of something.

I know it might appear a minor oversite and a little picky but to some cooks it's an important guide. John Gregory-Smith shares over 60 recipes that are big on taste yet simple to whip up, all featuring his signature Middle Eastern twist, as well as menu plans that make entertaining a cinch. Slimming World’s Food for the Soul is brimming with more than 60 feel-good favourites that’ll brighten your day and help you stay beautifully on track to achieve the weight loss you’d love. I also liked the way he gives alternative options to spice up dishes or turn them in to veggie/vegan options.John also includes cheats on how to make simple meals sing, including ideas for jazzed up mayos, quick salad dressings and zingy spice mixes, as well as menu plans that make entertaining a cinch. I was unaware of his blog when I bought his cookbook and perhaps I will find additional recipes there. The book is packed with exciting meals that are full of flavour and look really impressive on the plate.

Also included is a dinner party combo section that lists recipes from the book that go well together for various times, such as brunch, romantic, and mid-week for friends. Contents look good, but apparently no one proof reads or checks quality before releasing these things !

Fast Feast is a Heart-warming Cookbook with lots of delicious recipes that are Easy to Follow and has beautiful photographs to accompany each recipe. Low and Slow are quick to prepare and generally cook over many hours, though some are ready in under 1 hour. John also includes cheats on how to make simple meals sing, including ideas for jazzed-up mayos, quick salad dressings and zingy spice mixes, as well as menu plans that make entertaining a cinch. Chapters include mid-week lifesavers, working from home lunches, banging brunches, easy entertaining and more.

The Slimming World logo, the words Slimming World, Free, Free Food, Healthy Extra and Syns are registered trademarks of Miles-Bramwell Executive Services trading as Slimming World. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Fast Feasts is a collection of 66 recipes with a middle eastern twist that John Gregory-Smith has been cooking for his friends and family over the past few years.

Or try John's insanely good lamb and halloumi burgers, perfect for Friday night dinner with friends. You’ll receive a free copy of Slimming World’s Food for the Soul when you join a Slimming World group with a 6 or 12-week Countdown course, or when you sign up to our Gold or Silver Slimming World Online membership package or resubscribe for 3 months or more. John Gregory-Smith has bags of energy and enthusiasm and his social media content has truly livened up meal times in our house.A selection of quick and easy recipes, all featuring John Gregory-Smith's signature Middle Eastern twist, which will make you feel excited about cooking again. We have noticed you are using an adblocker and – although we support freedom of choice – we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. He has written six cookbooks, including best-selling Saffron in the Souks , Orange Blossom and Honey and Turkish Delights . Or try John’s insanely good lamb and halloumi burgers, perfect for Friday night dinner with friends.