Sohla Shows You How to Cook Spaghetti Like a Pro | Cooking 101 | NYT Cooking

[@purpleowl2075]

I love how accessible Sohla makes cooking - she is the opposite of a gatekeeper, despite her vast knowledge

[@TheYolk]

i was JUST thinking the same thing, she's so welcoming

[@keyboard_toucher]

a gate-loser, if you will

[@techwriterly]

Agree! Her recipes are so accessible and kid/family friendly. I was telling my daughter this morning about tha mac n cheese that we could easily toss together on a weeknight for my older grandson.

[@kaiju_k5042]

@@TheYolk her baby is so lucky, I bet she's a wonderful mom since she's such a great teacher.

[@zomerkoninkjes]

The microplaned cheese is too fine for emulsifying is gonna save my LIFE thank you sohla

[@craigjohnson3203]

That and limiting salt in tomato sauce are small tips that are actually huge. Frank Prisinzano has been preaching this for years.

[@thestellarelite]

Yeah same that one kind of blew my mind a bit I've been microplaning everything on one tool garlic ginger cheese. Will need to test this out! I like how fine and snowy it comes out but I have been having issues with clumping lol

[@catherinepham1662]

@@thestellarelite Microplaning is kinda fine, it just makes the technique a little more difficult because the window/wiggle room for the right temperature for the emulsification is way smaller. Chunking crumbly cheese does make it so you have a little more wiggle room to get your temperature right and also cool it down a lot better.

[@gregmuon]

She's pretty much right. You can still do it, but cheese grated with an old fashioned cheap box grater works better.

[@freya.outofoffice]

SAME I didn't understand why that was happening to me sometimes, but now obviously it's because I was sometimes grabbing the microplane. Mind blown!

[@ManyGhosts]

Sohla is a star for a reason. She's just so authentic, so down-to-earth. Love her so much. Her recipes are also excellent. She knows where it's at.

[@Girl95szia]

I admire her for the professional she is, but as a person... I'm not sure..

[@rockpooladmirer]

@@Girl95szia?

[@blorpblorpblorp]

Love Sohla's stories about her mom's cooking being used as lunchroom currency!

[@craigjohnson3203]

Put the measuring cup in your colander when you take it out and you’ll always remember to reserve some pasta water.

[@AidenSShin]

I really admire Sohla because she is always so humble and so chill. She is a super creative cook, but never brags about it. She never shows frustration from lacking her ability. I saw so many famous KZbin star cooks who are actually not that competent, but act like it, and showing their frustration but act like that’s their unique ‘personality.’ Sohla never does that.

[@JustGuineaPigs01]

You didn’t have to bring Claire into this 😂😂

[@jscottcory]

Four great recipes in thirty minutes. Accessible and relatable instructions in technique. Family history and humor. Tips on reducing food waste. Julia Child and Jacques Pepin would be very proud of your work, Sohla!

[@pneyu]

We're Vietnamese immigrants, and when we were kids, my mom made a dish of spaghetti noodles with stir-fried steak cubes and onions, seasoned with a dash of Maggi. The last recipe reminds me a lot of those meals. I'll reach for the spaghetti more often!

[@swicheroo1]

I use a dash of fish sauce, sometimes.

[@jenniferhanson4828]

I don't comment on videos, but I'm adding my love for Sohla because she deserves all the goodness &success that's coming her way. She represents all that's good. Love her.

[@colinathens2342]

love learning the basics from sohla, she's so unpretentious and generous with her wisdom

[@amandashamanda9479]

Every video Sohla does is such an absolute gem. Like does anyone else wish she was their best friend or just me??

[@MJ-en5hi]

As a avid home cook I wasn't really expecting to learn anything.. I was wrong! So many little tips that will help me in the future. Sohla's family pasta resonates with me, I have my own similar dish that I make for myself when no one else is home.

[@falsenames]

I swear nothing has helped my cooking more than Sohla's "we can fix it" and "it will be fine." Great to see an amazing chef correcting for any mistake I'd get frustrated with and just throw the whole thing out before seeing a real pro course correct.

[@whiterabit]

Love videos with Sohla she always gives more than just a recipe. I learn so much from her

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

“Look at how sweaty I am. You can do this.” Wonderful! Sohla is so great.💐💐💐

[@abcsd1254]

The amount of technique that is shown with these seemingly simple set of dishes is why she's the best

[@johnsperka2253]

We are so lucky! I wiped my tears from watching debate rehash- when I saw Sohla was cooking. This the only good thing I can process. Sohla cooking with confidence and kindness is just the best thing ever. Thanks- I’m having pasta for dinner.

[@SupperUpper]

It’s just fun to listen to Sohla’s explanations for even the smallest tasks in a kitchen. I really appreciate her work and very much enjoy watching her cook!

[@ytProblem01]

I need an infinite amount of these! They're so informative and Sohla is great

[@ActualChef]

Sohla is the queen and on the legend team from the old BA kitchen. Her knowledge and deft touch is unmatched. Love, love, love Sohla. I send her 101 videos to all my friends who need good primers.

[@cassandra7898]

Italian here! We do the “spoon thing”. It’s more common in certain parts of Italy than others. It’s the only way I eat spaghetti, linguine, fettuccini!

[@Barbaralatrevisana]

You are Italian and you write “fettuccini” like an American?

[@cassandra7898]

@@Barbaralatrevisana oof you’re right, I must not be Italian then. Thanks for letting me know.

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Barbaralatrevisanayeah like Americans saying Firenze.

[@Barbaralatrevisana]

Or bruscetta

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Barbaralatrevisana try pronouncing that correctly 😭

[@jpcleary11]

Sohla is a wonderful ray of sunshine. Watching her videos is like a hug from your Grandma

[@MusiciansRule07]

Seeing Sohla and Ham always warms my heart, even more than a good plate or bowl of spaghetti. Teach us your ways, Sensei Sohla! We're here to learn! 🍝

[@BarefootFarm]

I just have to say Sohla is a GEM! I love her so much, keep ‘em coming!

[@agnieszkaczerwinska6640]

I love how relatable Sohla is, I often make similar „stir fry” with leftover roasted chicken- caramelize the skin, add any vegetables I have, maybe kimchi, sth for the sauce (soy sauce, kecap manis, gochujang - depends) and pasta or noodles. One chicken leg and it’s dinner for a family of 3 😂👌🏻

[@darkdragen]

Love everything Sohla has to teach, she's engaging and approachable, great recipes

[@janelandry6584]

I love when Sohla says “We did it.” Makes me happier than it should.

[@user-bb8zo8iq7l]

I watched sooooo many cooking shows in the past few years and kinda was tired as most of them were so repetitive and so copying each other but then comes Sohla and this show and I loooove it so much. thanks for reeling me back

[@maheemachowdhury8123]

That last noodle dish reminds me so much of how maggi noodles were made-my mom always added more ingredients and it visually looks similar to Sohla’s recipe. Amazing work as always Sohla!!

[@skinsmed]

Love Sohla & her cookbook has taught me how to cook without a recipe & without stressing out!

[@gacchan]

Oh I needed this today. Sohla is like a hug.

[@amandashamanda9479]

She is! Like if I have a rough day and a new Sohla video drops I know I’m going to smile and learn something and feel better. From one video

[@MiniMeshell]

“Sohla is like a hug” 💯

[@carlsteinbrecher5062]

What a lovely young lady. Sohla is such a great teacher. She gives little helpful tips and is so easygoing. Definitely worth watching

[@oldschooldos6850]

The relatable kitchen expert I am always excited to watch! The cheese and microplane issue just solved a problem I had with my sauce so thank you for that!

[@jasongee2279]

This is the self-care the country needs after the presidential debate last night. Thank you Sohla.

[@azilbean]

Word!

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Agree☹️

[@yangchen2410]

laughed out loud at this comment

[@arlenesolis024]

😂😂 Sohla soothing voice and carbonara, you can’t get better than that ❤

[@quinnaddison420]

Sohla and Ham for co-presidents, Claire can be VP

[@sezendeniztokadam3630]

my life would be so much better if you started this series when I first moved out and I literally didn't know how to stir

[@missjane6164]

Congratulations on the bun in the oven! So excited for you!

[@Spielthet]

Sohla is my daytime soap opera…..I can watch her for hours and hours. She’s an excellent cook and chef and has become one of my favorites to watch.

[@mattputnam3659]

Food snobs will scoff at ketchup, and then turn around and add tomato, vinegar, a touch of sugar, and some spices. Good to see someone unabashedly go for the Heinz.

[@craigjohnson3203]

@@mattputnam3659 Jacques Pepin uses ketchup as a base for sauces all the time.

[@user-io6is4gt7e]

I love that Sohla's recipes are from the heart. Cooking for those who want authentically homemade, easy meals on a budget- -nothing fussy or fancy. 🤩

[@unitedstatesoffugu]

22:11 I love this anecdote of her trading her lunch at school

[@pjalexandra]

Sohla rocks as both a cook and an entertaining, highly knowledgeable teacher. I am a decent cook who never watches cooking shows. Except this one.

[@LawnMowerKelly]

Sohla is my fav parasocial bestie, she’s so smart, keeps it real, but always makes me feel like I can do anything 💁🏼‍♀️

[@alex43802]

Omg new Sohla content, I have been scouring KZbin and only have a few Ancient Recipes left to watch! So happy to see this as I loaded KZbin

[@handypandy222]

there are a few BA test kitchen at home during the pandemic are good ones. also one or two from Food 52 from 5 years ago with here -working with Ham on one hour mystery meals

[@wilkinsb64]

I absolutely love Sohla 101!! I never thought to make mac and cheese this way. Always make a rue. I will try it!

[@Oh_that_mle]

Here for all the Ham and Sohla content. Can’t wait for new Mystery Menu episodes in July.

[@dianekopasz7313]

This is such a great series, and Sohla is a delightful teacher. More please!

[@miracudrag]

Sohla is so easy to follow, knowledgeable, no nonsense and focused. She is THE queen!

[@pattymk13]

My grandpa, who came to the states from Bari, Itali,as a young man; always used a spoon to twirl his spaghetti. And he always had a glass of his homemade red wine with his meal.

[@mwrkhan]

We add ketchup to our pasta all the time in Bangladesh (where Sohla's origins are). The third dish which she cooked is how we cook our noodles (like a mixed fried rice with chicken).

[@normagorritz4293]

Made the first spaghetti recipe and can’t stop making it. Enough to last a few days. Thanks for all your recipes.

[@joelvandyke7505]

Every time I watch Sohla cook something I think "That looks so good. I can actually make that." and then wonder of wonders I DO and I CAN and it's GOOD? I'm not a bad cook but I don't always go the distance to cooking. Sohla can always get me there.

[@samuelthomas7486]

Sohla is the GOAT. She could do anything and I would listen.

[@ov3rthinkingit]

Sohla is brilliant. Super knowledgable, but never patronising or pretentious. Have learnt so much from her & Ham. I always put a mug in the sink then colander on top of the mug, to as you drain the pasta the pasta water collects underneath to use in the sauce

[@peacheslenoir6862]

For non pork eaters, cured/smoked duck breast is a great alternative to guanciale

[@valf156115]

Youre a real one!!❤

[@zorillaaa]

I would loveeeee a video on basic kitchen tools for a beginner!! Feels like there are so many options and it gets overwhelming.

[@rachelm4066]

Sohla, this was wonderful and I enjoy your content. You're so approachable and encouraging and I just appreciate you so much especially for your young viewers, which I hope there are many, who need to stretch the budget and make yummy food.

[@spotdogit]

Whoa, that mac n chz is going into heavy rotation for my lazy nights! The others looks amazing too. Grateful for you, Solah!

[@mahmiri3003]

I love her; she makes you want to watch the show from start to finish

[@valdizos]

Awwwe! Shes pregnant! Congrats Sohla. :)

[@jancokely9093]

Sohla, you are a gem! Thank you for these super fun and accessible recipes.

[@lishun]

The ketchup on fried noodles/rice is so 90s Asian household that it almost brought a tear to my eye! Just like how my mum made it too. ❤

[@truckarttinbox9644]

the ketchup pasta looks the best for sure, seriously looks so good. def making it tonight.

[@TimeyWimeySciFi]

Sohla by herself…I will watch anything she does, even if it’s just boil water. She is so easy to understand and she makes it fun, which is what cooking should be.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

22:40 No apology needed. Most of us grew up eating ‘mom’ food like this

[@falsenames]

I grew up wondering why meatloaf was the butt of jokes in so many households and TV shows. My mom made amazing meatloaf, and as I learned to cook myself, I found out a surprising amount of that tasting good was just covering the top with ketchup to brown into a tasty crisp coating. It wasn't until sleepovers when I tried friends' parents' cooking that I knew how lucky I was.

[@sabrinarusso1479]

So obsessed with all of her videos ❤. Love how informative and inspiring she is!

[@FlyToTheRain]

giving me confidence to cook some spaghetti for dinner tonight!

[@suewilkinson9629]

How many times have I forgotten to save the pasta water! 😂 She is so absolutely darling and love the recipes!

[@jackiehiebert7064]

Honestly. Such a great and encouraging cook. Thank you.

[@johnhanshe7921]

I found your podcast by accident, I am now a fan and look forward to seeing you and you soothing voice.

[@dlnnyc64]

Sohla makes cooking fun and accessible. We all want the best with our cooking but don’t want the stress of thinking it needs to be perfect. The spaghetti stir fry is legit. Did the same and used whatever was on hand… which was usually bacon, scallions, oyster sauce, shoyu, dashi granules, frozen corn. Whutever. Still so good!

[@bernaraccount6302]

ok but her cookbook is actually incredible

[@lala_bee]

I need it now.❤

[@VictoryDanDukor]

Can confirm that this is the best way to make stovetop mac and cheese. i freeze cubes or slices of cheese when i have small amounts left. And just use all the leftover cheese when i make this. Perfect.

[@vikkiTV212]

1. Adorable. Everything about her is adorable! 2. That last dish astonished me. I want!!

[@EmpressChanelle]

Her self talk is so nice to hear

[@gloriacotten6183]

I love your videos! These are great recipes, simple and straightforward. Can’t wait to try the stir-fry.

[@pualanalstyle]

I love this series! Sohla is amazing!

[@melintheskywithdmns]

I made the first recipe immediately it was amazing

[@edwinbear7065]

I love this series. Sohla, if you see this, you're like my favorite person.

[@tdouwd9517]

I’ve not seen Sohla before. What a breath of fresh air! She demystifies cooking and is so low-key. She could discover the cure for the common cold and be like ‘no big deal.’

[@roospike]

Great episode, getting in there making it your own and explaining fundamentals of why. 🍄🍅

[@alsong3714]

Even as an experienced cook, I learned some new things here from the always charming Sohla! Excellent video!

[@EndlessBeatGrooveJN]

Love the the techniques. Alot of true true things but I prefer when the sauce is creamier. I think that you tomato sauce was a tiny tiny bit to watery. Really loved the video :)

[@arlenesolis024]

Sohla is amazing…spaghetti is my go to for dinner and carbonara looks so freaking delicious 😋 I’m drooling 🤤. She’s also looks so beautiful with her baby bump ❤

[@momohmart]

Thank you Sohla!

[@dibamoca9885]

The comment section is a love fest for Sohla and I want to join!! ♥️

[@pickles2791]

Definitely going to try this version of spaghetti soon! Hate way I grew up eating spaghetti

[@sopan047]

the 3rd recipe made me nostalgic, my made the same for my school lunch!

[@Rolinor]

Question about throwing away pasta water on accident! I did this recently and subbed it with some salted water with a little corn starch in it. It seemed to work really well but I don't know how much it was the corn starch. Did this solution make sense or is there a problem I'm missing?

[@wecology]

in Italy, Parmigiano is microplaned to make risotto, which has to be stirred just the right amount . . .

[@GS-kd2eb]

I love the apology for the ketchup - a “real “ moment! Wonderful!

[@getrealnow73]

I adore your joy, thank you Sohla

[@CookingPhilosophy]

Yay more Sohla! I love these recipes. So easy to kake.

[@sasitempu5901]

wont the milk break when you add salt in the beginning?

[@mikitsujimura3065]

Definitely will make mox veggies chicken pasta for my daughter this week❤

[@jcisonutubee]

wait i love her vibe so much 😭

[@lukethomas658]

I learn so much from Sohla.

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

I'm totally on board with finishing that stir fry with ketchup. The flavours all fit! Also try putting blue cheese in mac and cheese, it's great. I often do Stilton and Cheddar. Maybe with some Frank's Red Hot sauce.

[@canna_nymph]

Sohla always delivers 💚

[@Usepen]

Thank you for this great cooking lesson ♥️

[@DJ-wi9yk]

Ahh, the world is a better place with Sohla in it.. ❤