Sohla El-Waylly

Award-winning chef and food writer Sohla El-Waylly discusses transforming home cooking amid rising takeout prices. She shares insights on mastering meal prep with rotisserie chicken and plant-based options, emphasizing the importance of seasoning and a well-stocked pantry. Sohla also highlights the versatility of rice and beans, offering tips on selecting quality ingredients and improvising delicious meals. With practical advice for beginners, she encourages a balanced approach to cooking while enjoying the creative process in the kitchen.

Join Chef Sohla El-Waylly, author of "Start Here," as she shares her culinary expertise on the cozy world of soups. Discover essential tips for crafting the perfect broth and how to elevate flavors with secret ingredients. Sohla emphasizes the importance of quality ingredients and techniques, like sweating vegetables, to enhance your soup-making prowess. Plus, she shares clever ideas for using leftovers and reheating soups while maintaining their deliciousness. Get inspired to experiment and warm up this season!

Sohla El-Waylly, chef and YouTube star, discusses her new cookbook as an antidote to culinary school, her love for cooking shows like Top Chef, and her struggles and heartwarming moments in culinary school and high-pressure restaurants.

This episode features Sohla El-Waylly, a prodigious recipe developer and judge on HBO's The Big Brunch. They discuss her new cookbook, techniques, and her love for Top Chef. They also mention her favorite dishes, marinating chicken with mayonnaise, the tanginess of ranch dressing, using a cake tester for meat doneness, homemade ice cream, and favorite cookbooks.

Chef Sohla El-Waylly reflects on her culinary journey starting in her mother's kitchen, blending global flavors with traditional dishes. She shares insights on resilience, creativity, and the importance of balance. Learn how to make her mother's flaky parathas and explore the power of food as a gesture of love and hope.