Hello, Home Cooking

By: Ham El-Waylly

Published by Random House, 2026-03-24

Comfort food for everyone. In Hello, Home Cooking, 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. Hello, Home Cooking 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. Expect recipes like: 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.