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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

45 recipes

  • Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Braised Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    5

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Mustardy Sheet-Pan Salmon With Greens 

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    417

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    One-Pot Paneer Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    137

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Broiler-Popped Oysters With Tomato Butter

    Sohla El-Waylly

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    28

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Japanese Curry With Chicken Meatballs 

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    959

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Queso

    Vegan Queso

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    23

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Cinnamon Date Smoothie

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    600

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Caviar Pie

    Caviar Pie

    Sohla el-Waylly

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

    79

    45 minutes plus at least 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Holiday Rocky Road

    Holiday Rocky Road

    Sohla el-Waylly

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

    431

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Hot-Mustard Gravy

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    32

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Salted Butterflake Rolls

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    127

    7 hours 40 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Pumpkin Pecan Sheet Cake 

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    140

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Crispy Sage Fried Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    214

    At least 25 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Crushed Green Bean Salad With Cranberry

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    85

    6 hours 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Cheddar-Smothered Sweet Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    85

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick Dill Pickles

    Quick Dill Pickles

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    78

    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

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

    130

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Crispy Tuna Cakes

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,163

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Spatchcock Roast Chicken

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,119

    At least 1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Frittata

    Cheesy Frittata

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    770

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Buttery Steak and Potatoes

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    178

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Roasted Salmon With Dill and Cucumber Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    564

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Broccoli With Sizzled Nuts and Dates

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    847

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Spaghetti Stir-Fry With Chicken 

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    241

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Pilaf

    Butter Pilaf

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    460

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Rainbow Rave Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,120

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pizza Salad

    Pizza Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    569

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sardine Pasta Puttanesca

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,335

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Taco Salad

    Taco Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    1312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,312

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

    Sohla El-Waylly

    6367 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,367

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,113

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Almond Croissant

    Giant Almond Croissant

    Sohla El-Waylly

    2894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,894

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    719

    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

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

    538

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Linzer Bars

    Pecan Linzer Bars

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    601

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

    3358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,358

    35 minutes, plus 2½ hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Meltaways

    Fruity Meltaways

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    792

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Brown-Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookies

    Sohla El-Waylly

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

    661

    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

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

    861

    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

    1041 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,041

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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