Benjamin Kelly is a Red Seal chef and blogger from Nova Scotia, Canada. For more than 20 years he has worked in a wide variety of restaurants from Canada's east coast to its far north. Today Ben owns and operates a personal chef service and catering company as well as a successful food blog, Chef's Notes (chefsnotes.com). You can find him on social media @chefbenkelly.
"""My clients are always asking for quick, easy meal solutions that don't compromise flavor and use simple ingredients. Here is a cookbook that delivers it all! I am very excited to add this to the resources I recommend--thank you Chef Ben for sharing your gift with the world!"" --Rebecca Robar, registered dietitian ""Since the day I met him, Ben has always cooked from the heart and this book cements his passion for honest, unpretentious food delivered with purpose and intention. Ben effortlessly bridges the gap between man and kitchen by making delicious, nutritious dishes approachable so you too can nourish your friends, family, and most importantly yourself. More than a cookbook, this invaluable resource breaks down and simplifies the process, sharing decades of knowledge and professional experience, giving the everyman a fast-track to culinary proficiency."" --Dylan Benoit, chef, restaurateur, and television host ""This book is sure to become one of the most well-read books on your shelf. It gives all the tools an enthusiastic newbie needs to turn their oven from a convenient place to dry their socks to a place where all the previously scary parts of cooking are easy. This book is jam-packed with tips and tricks that will leave your friends continually impressed with your culinary mastery."" --Luke Legault, executive chef and owner of The Wandering Bison"