'A book to return to again and again and again'Yotam Ottolenghi | Foreword by Samin Nosrat,author of Salt,Fat,Acid,Heat 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 practical,information-packed,and transformative guide to becoming a better cook and conquering the kitchen,Start Here is a must-have masterclass in leveling 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.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:- Crispy Skinned Salmon with Radishes & Nuoc Cham- Charred Lemon Risotto- Chilled Green Tahini Soba- Lemon,Pecorino & Potato Pizza- Fruity-Doodle Cookies- Masa & Buttermilk Tres LechesPacked 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.'An instant classic'Dan Levy |'Sohla has improved my cooking'Samin Nosrat
Publisher: Vintage PublishingISBN: 9781529914078Number of pages: 656Weight: 2407 gDimensions: 285 x 225 x 40 mm
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The perfect companion to anyone starting out in the kitchen. In sharing so much experience and knowledge - not to mention so many recipes that I want to eat - Sohla has crafted a book to return to again and again and again.This book has done the impossible: It's inspired me to cook. Start Here is an instant classic destined to be a kitchen staple. Sohla has revolutionized what a cookbook can be in a way that speaks so uniquely to her razor-sharp wit,generosity of spirit,and undeniable skill.The book I wish someone had handed me when I began my own journey as a cook...Sohla has improved my cooking,and I guarantee she will improve yours,too.Cooking through Start Here has brought more joy to my kitchen than any cookbook in memory. Spoiler alert for my friends: This is what you're getting for Christmas.I am an instant fan of any book that crams in this much knowledge and science right alongside things like Lisa Frank Cookies and not one but FOUR kinds of homemade fun dip!...I don't know who's more excited,my brain or my belly!A one-stop grand diplme in the culinary arts taught by one of the most talented and knowledgable chefs,Sohla El-Waylly...Start Here is an instant,must-have classic.Brilliantly organized and superbly written,with photographs that teach as well as inspire. Reading Start Here is like getting a fully accredited culinary degree from a professional who sees food and cooking through a grounded but completely modern perspective. Every recipe delivers. You need this book.Sohla breaks down cooking in a way that's elemental yet approachable. She is the patient friend,the seasoned guide,the doting mentor you want in the kitchen. This book will not only teach you the principles of good cooking but also boost your confidence,allowing you to freestyle it in the kitchen like a master. There's something for everyone in this future classic. Buy this book now!Equips us with the skills we needed to feel confident in the kitchen... Nothing short of a game changer
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