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Shauna Corr

Little chef aims to put smiles on faces "during this difficult time" with home cooking videos families can try together

A wee chef from Northern Ireland is aiming to "put a smile on your face" with home cooking videos families can try together "during this difficult time".

Johnny Regan, 13, has amassed thousands of followers with his easy to follow guides for some of his favourite recipes.

And he has shared a very special Irish shamrock shortbread one just for St Patrick's Day.

His proud mum, Joanne Regan, told Belfast Live: "He wants to inspire all young people who may soon be spending a lot of time at home to start baking!

"He is a proper wee chef and recently won The Big School Cook Off final.

"His videos on YouTube have increased a lot recently and he has been getting a lot of fans on Facebook - nearly 3000.

"I think there are a lot of mums and dads who want their kids to start cooking the dinner and also some tasty treats!

"Johnny says he will be making cooking and baking videos more regularly now as the virus will mean that young people will have to get more creative and hopefully take their first steps into cooking in the kitchen."

"I hope my cooking videos put a smile on your face and encourage you to get up and start cooking and baking together at home for your families during this difficult time," said Johnny from Lavey, Co Derry.

"I have always enjoyed cooking and baking fresh ingredients into wonderful meals.

"It is so satisfying for me being in the the kitchen listening to all the sounds and smelling everything. This is one of the main reasons I got started.

"If I can inspire other young people out there to pick up a wooden spoon and start cooking then it’ll be fantastic."

You can follow Johnny's Kitchen, where the soon-to-be 14-year-old shares all of his latest recipes, here.

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