Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook

by Sohla El-Waylly

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"More than 200 recipes--and techniques--for cooking with creativity and confidence"--

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I really love this book. The writing is lovely and the food unpretentious. I think this makes an excellent reference especially for menu planning or just inspiration.

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Sohla El-Waylly

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Cristiano, Chris (Designer)

Miller, Aly (Illustrator)

Murray, Laura (Photographer)

Nosrat, Samin (Foreword)

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