Episode Description
What do professional chefs do differently — and how can you use those skills at home?
It can feel like a lofty goal, but in this episode, Ham El-Waylly shows us how approachable it really can be. He shares practical, real-life cooking tips and easy, flavor-building techniques that work in any kitchen, no matter how busy or overwhelming daily life feels.
By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
- How toasting pasta might change the way you think about spaghetti forever
- A surprising method for transforming tofu into something everyone at the table will love
- The inexpensive, often-overlooked tools restaurant chefs rely on that can make a big impact in a home kitchen
Press play to hear our conversation with the insightful and inspiring Ham El-Waylly, and discover new recipes and techniques you’ll want to try out right away!
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Links:
You can find Ham El Waylly on Instagram, and visit his restaurant Strange Delight in Brooklyn!
Check out his new book: Hello Home Cooking! Doable Dishes For Every Day
Some of our favorite recipes by Ham, from NYT Cooking (unlocked):
Kari’s favorite Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
His very popular Kung Pao Tofu
Brown Butter Bucatini with Charred Cabbage
Recipes we can’t wait to make from Hello Home Cooking:
Toasted Thin Spaghetti with Black Beans and Parm
Eggplant and Tofu Ragu
Date Fudge
Frito Chocolate Ganache Tart
Some of Ham’s favorite kitchen appliances and tools:
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