Start Here Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook (Sohla El-Waylly)

Start Here by Sohla El-Waylly is hailed as "The new Joy of Cooking" by The New York Times and has been named a Best Book of the Year by multiple publications including NPR, Epicurious, and The Boston Globe. With a foreword by Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, and endorsements from renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi, Start Here is celebrated as a transformative guide for aspiring cooks.

Structured around a dozen technique-themed chapters, the book covers essential skills such as temperature management, sauce-making, and dough preparation. Sohla El-Waylly breaks down the hows and whys of cooking, empowering readers to become more intuitive and inventive in the kitchen.

Featuring over two hundred recipes spanning savory and sweet dishes, Start Here offers mouthwatering options like Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Radishes & Nuoc Cham, Charred Lemon Risotto, and Fruity-Doodle Cookies. With practical advice, scientific explanations, and recipe variations, the book serves as a comprehensive culinary resource, offering guidance and inspiration without the need for formal culinary training.