the kitchn
November 8, 2023
El-Waylly’s ethos for making cooking more approachable for home cooks is most recently evident in her debut cookbook, Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook.
boston globe
November 7, 2023
Sohla El-Waylly has a wry sense of humor, delightful TV presence, pockets full of know-how, and an extraordinary, hefty new book.
food & wine
October 31, 2023
The beloved chef and editor makes her mark with 'Start Here' — a nearly 580-page book that's bound to stand the test of time.
elle
October 31, 2023
Upon the release of her first cookbook, the chef discusses her career post-Bon Appétit, balancing work with a newborn, and why it’s OK to make mistakes.
cultured
October 31, 2023
Beloved chef and food writer Sohla El-Waylly reveals the story behind her first cookbook, the meticulous and encyclopedic Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook.
interview mag
October 30, 2023
Sohla El-Waylly shares all her unpopular opinions on girl dinner, MSG, diversity officers, and finding a seat at the table.
second life
October 30, 2023
Sohla El-Waylly embarks on yet another new venture with her first cookbook, Start Here.
the sporkful
October 30, 2023
Sohla tells Dan why she always knew that she wanted to cook for a living, how she fell in love with her husband over a pile of butchered chickens, and why she still makes sprinkles individually, by hand.
shondaland
October 27, 2023
The popular chef discusses her highly anticipated first cookbook, “Start Here.”
Epicurious
October 25, 2023
With El-Waylly’s new cookbook, you’ll learn how to wield a whisk just as well as a knife, and do so while having a boatload of fun.
NY Eater
September 12, 2023
Chef and former Bon Appétit cooking video star Sohla El-Waylly makes her cookbook debut with a foundational behemoth of a book (656 pages!) While beginner cooks might be an obvious audience for Start Here, the pursuit of “better” cooking extends to all. Indeed, El-Waylly’s guidance will benefit anyone who wants to become more creative and autonomous in the kitchen.
TIME
March 15, 2023
After the restaurant grind wore me down, I never thought a global pandemic would help me rediscover my passion for playing in the kitchen.
the taste podcast with matt rodbard
February 13, 2023
We’re thrilled to welcome Sohla El-Waylly to the show for the first time. Sohla is a prodigious recipe developer, a fixture of food YouTube, and a judge on HBO’s cooking competition The Big Brunch—plus a friend of Aliza’s. This week, Aliza and Sohla unpack Sohla’s background before becoming one of the most viral stars in food media today, her thoughts on the ever-controversial brunch, the concept behind her debut cookbook, and much more.
thrillest
November 22, 2022
Instead of deconstructing the divisive meal, the HBO Max series focuses on the chefs behind it.
radio cherry bombe
November 10, 2022
The show features 10 chef-contestants, all trying to do good in the world while making delicious food, and three judges, Dan, chef and video personality Sohla El-Waylly, and hospitality pro Will Guidara.
late night with seth meyers
November 2, 2022
Chef Sohla El-Waylly shows Seth how to make a quick French omelet and talks about being a judge on HBO Max's The Big Brunch.
TODAY
June 15, 2022
Culinary chef and writer Sohla El-Waylly joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY with a recipe for a mixed greens skillet spanakopita. She also explains how to massage your greens and which to pick out.
cooking up a storm with al roker
November 1, 2021
Chef Sohla El-Waylly shows Seth how to make a quick French omelet and talks about being a judge on HBO Max's The Big Brunch.
Cosmo
May 20, 2021
“We belong, we belong, we belong. AAPI history is American history.”
Elle
March 10, 2021
After the restaurant grind wore me down, I never thought a global pandemic would help me rediscover my passion for playing in the kitchen.
NPR - it’s been a minute
March 9, 2021
She and Sam talk about racism in the food media industry (and everywhere else), The Cheesecake Factory, and certain kinds of mushrooms.
vulture
October 14, 2020
After leaving Bon Appétit, the chef now has her own show — where she’s paid fairly for her fantastic creations.