Hello, Home Cooking: Do-Able Dishes for Every Day: A Cookbook

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, Chef Ham El-Waylly taps into everyone's nostalgia-his versions of beloved dishes carry a can't-quite-put-my-finger-on-it heart-warming quality. These recipes work for cooks of all levels, using core flavors from different cuisines, and frees readers to mix, match, and shake up classic dishes from all around the world. From Macarona Bechamel that parallels mac 'n' cheese, and an onion-laden pot roast that rivals any version you grew up eating, to cinnamon toast crunch made out of pita.

shows you a whole new world of comforting classics-all while making sure you don't need to go to a bunch of specialty stores or take out a second mortgage.

Everything Pita

Overnight Oats with Rose, Cherries, and Pistachios

Better Than Boursin

Focaccia Baladi

Lazy Hummus

Zucchini Poached in Yogurt

Eggplant and Tofu Ragu

Giardiniera Rice

Bolivian Cheesy Rice

Brazilian Hot Dog Party

Carrot Sheet Cake

With Ham's guidance, you can make comfort meals adventurous, and brand new dishes will leave you reminiscing like you've had-and loved-them a hundred times.