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Delia Smith for the TikTok Generation | Culinary school in a single book—learn the science of food and become a more confident cook and baker through 150 recipes for everyone and every day.

'The perfect companion' Yotam Ottolenghi | Foreword by Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat | A practical, information-packed, and transformative guide to becoming a better cook and conquering the kitchen, this is a must-have masterclass in leveling up your cooking.

Across a dozen technique-themed chapters—from "Temperature Management 101" and "Break it Down & Get Saucy" to "Mix it Right," "Go to Brown Town," and "Getting to Know Dough"—Sohla El-Waylly explains the hows and whys of cooking, introducing the fundamental skills that you need to become a more intuitive, inventive cook.

A one-stop resource, regardless of what you're hungry for, Start Here gives equal weight to savoury and sweet dishes, with more than 200 mouthwatering recipes, including: Crispy Skinned Salmon with Radishes & Nuoc Cham, Charred Lemon Risotto; Chilled Green Tahini Soba, Lemon, Pecorino & Potato Pizza; Masa & Buttermilk Tres Leches. Packed with practical advice and scientific background, helpful tips, and an almost endless assortment of recipe variations, along with tips, guidance, and how-tos, Start Here is culinary school—without the student loans.