Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly

James Beard Nominee 2024 Culinary school energy, without the student loans Start Here by Sohla El-Waylly is the ultimate guide to transforming your cooking—no matter your skill level. With over 200 recipes and a dozen technique-driven chapters, Sohla teaches the why behind the how, helping you cook with more confidence, creativity, and intuition. Dubbed “the new Joy of Cooking” by The New York Times and called “a book to return to again and again and again” by Yotam Ottolenghi, this bestselling masterpiece breaks down the fundamentals of cooking in a fresh, engaging voice. Want to understand emulsions? Temper butter like a pro? Master the art of browning or break down a sauce without panic? It’s all in here—along with recipes like Chilled Green Tahini Soba, Charred Lemon Risotto, and Fruity-Doodle Cookies. As Samin Nosrat writes in the foreword, Start Here is “the book I wish someone had handed me when I began my own journey as a cook.” With science-backed insights, visual how-tos, and