Sam Holland's Kitchen Kickstart: Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes for Beginner Cooks

Designed to inspire confidence and ignite a passion for cooking, this is the essential cookbook for anyone moving away from home for the first time. Talented chef and rising star Sam Holland is here to guide you!

Sam Holland’s Kitchen Kickstart is an essential lifeline for any beginner cook’s kitchen. In this book you’ll find simple, affordable, creative and truly useful recipes you’ll really want to cook. Whether you’re looking to master the ultimate cheese sauce for your mac and cheese, make pina coladas for your first party, make a mouthwatering sausage and egg sandwich to nurse a hangover, or whip up a 15-minute Thai Curry instead of ordering in, Sam has got you covered. 

Every recipe in the collection was developed with four objectives in mind: make it cheap, quick, simple, and tasty. Sam brings his signature charm and enthusiasm with 80+ creative recipes divided into practical chapters like Hangover Helpers, Monday Meal Prep and When Did I Last Eat a Vegetable?

A comprehensive basics section covers how to get started in the kitchen—basic chopping advice, how to plan your weekly shop so you don’t break the bank, the importance of the pantry, advice on storing, freezing and defrosting leftovers, etc.—all presented with budget and space considerations in mind.

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 Instagram and 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.