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  2. Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly is a food writer who develops recipes and hosts videos for NYT Cooking. She’s been featured on HBO Max, History Channel and the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, and she’s also the author of the cookbook “Start Here.”

Recipes by Sohla El-Waylly

40 recipes

  • Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    760

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Queso

    Vegan Queso

    Sohla El-Waylly

    22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    22

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Sohla El-Waylly

    497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    497

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Caviar Pie

    Caviar Pie

    Sohla el-Waylly

    70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    70

    45 minutes plus at least 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Holiday Rocky Road

    Holiday Rocky Road

    Sohla el-Waylly

    422 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    422

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    31 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    31

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Sohla El-Waylly

    124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    124

    7 hours 40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    135

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Sohla El-Waylly

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    6 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    206

    At least 25 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    82 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    82

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Dill Pickles

    Quick Dill Pickles

    Sohla El-Waylly

    38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    38

    4 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    124

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,130

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1065 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,065

    At least 1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Frittata

    Cheesy Frittata

    Sohla El-Waylly

    728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    728

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Sohla El-Waylly

    799 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    799

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    547

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    168

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Pilaf

    Butter Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

    443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    443

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Sohla El-Waylly

    225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    225

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,097

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Salad

    Pizza Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    545 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    545

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,249

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,104

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    5918 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,918

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,901

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Almond Croissant

    Giant Almond Croissant

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2870 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,870

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    692 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    692

    1 hour plus 12 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Roasted Squash With Spiced Onion Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

    536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    536

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Linzer Bars

    Pecan Linzer Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    597

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    3325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,325

    35 minutes, plus 2½ hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Meltaways

    Fruity Meltaways

    Sohla El-Waylly

    791 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    791

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    659

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Banana-Cardamom Cream Pie With Caramel

    Sohla El-Waylly

    383 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    383

    1 1/4 hours, plus 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Chocolate-Peppermint Shortbread

    Sohla El-Waylly

    860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    860

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Stuffing Dumpling Soup

    Sohla El-Waylly

    406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    406

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Stuffing Panzanella With Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Sohla El-Waylly

    122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    122

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Best Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

    Sohla El-Waylly

    901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    901

    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Amu’s Chicken Korma

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,036

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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