Jun Tanaka presented a TV series called ' Cooking It' in which he took on complete novices & taught them how to cook. This inspired him to write Simple to Spectacular to provide recipes for inexperienced cooks that will build their confidence & teach them basic skills. He shows how simple recipes can then be transformed into spectacular versions with a few simple steps. As Jun says "I want to show that cooking, even to a refined level, is something anyone can do. It's all about building confidence." So once a SIMPLE Butternut Squash Soup is mastered this can be turned into SENSATIONAL Butternut Squash Soup with Caramelised Scallops, Wild Mushrooms & Parmesan or SIMPLE Duck Breast with Caramelised Chicory & Lentils can become SENSATIONAL Home Smoked Duck Breast with Chicory & Lentil Salsa while SIMPLE Bread & Butter Pudding becomes SENSATIONAL Brioche Bread & Butter Pudding glazed with Apricot & served with Spiced Custard.. .