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Samin Nosrat Is Embracing 'Good Things'

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Sep 23, 2025
Samin Nosrat, chef and bestselling author known for her work on Salt Fat Acid Heat, shares her journey following the overwhelming success of her previous book. She discusses her new release, Good Things, which focuses on the joy of sharing food and reconnecting with loved ones. Samin delves into her ambivalence towards recipes, the meditative nature of cooking, and her experience of personal loss, which has led her to embrace family stories and traditions. Discover her thoughts on prioritizing meaning over achievement and the transformative power of chosen family.
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INSIGHT

Cooking By Core Principles

  • Samin Nosrat believes understanding core elements (salt, fat, acid, heat) empowers cooks to cook without strict recipes.
  • She argues cooking knowledge connects global techniques and gives home cooks creative control.
ADVICE

Balance Big Picture With Practical Recipes

  • When recipes overwhelm, write clear, useful recipes to help the greatest number of people.
  • Offer handholding where needed while still teaching broader cooking concepts.
ADVICE

Treat Aquafaba As Liquid Gold

  • Save chickpea cooking liquid (aquafaba) and never discard canned chickpea liquid.
  • Use it as an egg-white substitute, thickener, or to whip into meringue-like textures.
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