Sohla El-Waylly

Chef Sohla El-Waylly, author of 'Start Here,' shares expert tips for mastering soups. She explains the importance of a flavorful broth as the backbone of any good soup, exploring different types and storage methods. Sohla demonstrates the magic of sweating aromatics for depth of flavor and shares techniques for achieving the perfect soup texture. Discover how to make creamy soups without dairy, complement flavors with umami boosters like Parmesan rinds, and get inspired with a fall soup recipe. Perfect your soup-making game this season!

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.