<b>The perfect companion to anyone starting out in the kitchen. </b>In sharing so much experience and knowledge - not to mention so many recipes that I want to eat -<b> </b>Sohla has crafted<b> a book to return to again and again and again</b>.
Yotam Ottolenghi, author of 'Simple' and 'Flavour'
<b>This book has done the impossible: It's inspired me to cook.<i> </i></b><i>Start Here</i> is <b>an instant classic</b> destined to be a kitchen staple. <b>Sohla has revolutionized what a cookbook can be</b> in a way that speaks so uniquely to her razor-sharp wit, generosity of spirit, and undeniable skill.
Dan Levy, Emmy Award–winning writer, actor, director, and producer of 'Schitt’s Creek'
The book I wish someone had handed me when I began my own journey as a cook . . . <b>Sohla has improved my cooking, and I guarantee she will improve yours, too</b>.
Samin Nosrat, author of 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat'
Quite simply <b>the modern cooking bible.</b> A true tome that will not only teach you the foundations of cooking, but guide you towards becoming a more intuitive cook. Designed with accessibility in mind, the larger-than-average type and step-by-step photos ensure complete confidence in the kitchen. <b>An instant classic.</b>
Alexina Anatole, author of 'Bitter'
<b>Cooking through <i>Start Here</i> has brought more joy to my kitchen than any cookbook in memory</b>. Spoiler alert for my friends: This is what you're getting for Christmas.
Stella Parks, author of 'BraveTart'
I am an <b>instant fan </b>of any book that crams in <b>this much knowledge and science right alongside things like Lisa Frank Cookies</b> and not one but FOUR kinds of homemade fun dip! . . . I don't know who's more excited, my brain or my belly!
Molly Yeh, author and Food Network host
<b>A one-stop <i>grand diplôme</i> in the culinary arts</b> taught by one of the <b>most talented and knowledgable chefs</b>, Sohla El-Waylly . . . <i>Start Here</i> is <b>an instant, must-have classic</b>.
Rick Andrew Martinez, author of 'Mi Cocina'
<b>Brilliantly organized and superbly written, with photographs that teach as well as inspire.</b> Reading <i>Start Here</i> is like getting a fully accredited culinary degree from a professional who sees food and cooking through a grounded but completely modern perspective. <b>Every recipe delivers.</b> <b>You need this book.</b>
Carla Lalli Music, author of 'That Sounds So Good' and 'Where Cooking Begins'
A <b>special and original book </b>for anyone wanting to make better food
Delicious
<b>The new <i>Joy of Cooking</i> for a globally minded generation of curious cooks</b>. [El-Waylly] dispenses the wisdom of a professional chef with none of the ego, delivering cooking fundamentals in a voice that balances self-deprecation, science and just enough cheerleading to guide both the novice and the veteran through complex projects, like saffron-stained tahdig, or simpler pursuits, like a whole broiled fish with limey cabbage slaw or beginner’s drop cookies with Fritos and marshmallows.
- Kim Severson, The New York Times (The Best Cookbooks of 2023)
*** 2024 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD WINNER *** A NEW YORK TIMES BEST COOKBOOK OF 2023***
'A book to return to again and again and again' Yotam Ottolenghi | Foreword by Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' | An instant classic' Dan Levy | 'Sohla has improved my cooking' Samin Nosrat
Change the way you think about cooking! In this epic guide to better eating, chef, recipe developer, and video producer Sohla El-Waylly reimagines what a cookbook can be, teaching home cooks of all skill levels how cooking really works.
A one-stop resource, regardless of what you're hungry for, Start Here gives equal weight to savory and sweet dishes, with more than 200 mouthwatering recipes, including:
- Chicken Soup with Masa Dumplings
- Charred Lemon Risotto
- Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Radishes & Nuoc Cham
- Fancy Restaurant-Style Glazed Potatoes
- Brothy Same-Day Slow-Roast Whole Chicken
- Flaky Brown Butter Lachha Paratha
- Add-Anything Drop Cookies
- Creamy Lemon Squares with Brown Butter Crust
- Masa & Buttermilk Tres Leches
This practical, information-packed, and transformative guide to becoming a better cook and conquering the kitchen is a must-have masterclass in levelling up your cooking. Across a dozen technique-themed chapters - from "Temperature Management 101" and "Break it Down & Get Saucy" to "Mix it Right," "Go to Brown Town," and "Getting to Know Dough" - Sohla El-Waylly explains the hows and whys of cooking, introducing the fundamental skills that you need to become a more intuitive, inventive cook.
Packed with practical advice and scientific background, helpful tips, and an almost endless assortment of recipe variations, along with tips, guidance, and how-tos, Start Here is culinary school - without the student loans. Perfect for novice cooks, and foodies who want to grow their repertoire, alike.