In Good Things, Samin Nosrat invites you into her kitchen with more than 125 recipes celebrating the simple joy of sharing a meal. “Once I hand them off to you,” she writes, “these recipes are no longer mine. They’re yours.” With that spirit of generosity, the book becomes an intimate thread of connection between cook and reader.

Nosrat sets out to capture the feeling of cooking for others — the warmth, the generosity, the delight of a dish made with intention. Inside, you’ll find her most beloved recipes: ricotta custard pancakes, chicken braised with apricots and harissa, Calabrian chili crisp, chewy focaccia, and a decades-in-the-making yellow cake that tastes like childhood.

Alongside the recipes, Samin shares her signature practical wisdom:

• how to choose a good olive oil (always check the harvest date),

• when to splurge on the best ingredients (salad dressing matters),

• and the only acceptable substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano (Grana Padano — if you must).

Blending warmth with precision, Good Things captures what makes cooking such an enduring source of comfort and connection. A must-have for home cooks, food lovers, and anyone who finds joy in gathering around a table.