Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love

Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat, the New York Times bestselling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, is a heartfelt celebration of home cooking, meaningful traditions, and the connections we create through food. Published in 2025, the book features more than 125 meticulously tested recipes that reflect Nosrat’s personal approach to cooking for herself, her friends, and the people she loves. With photography by Aya Brackett, the collection combines practical culinary instruction with thoughtful reflections on hospitality, generosity, and the everyday rituals that make meals memorable.

Recipes range from comforting everyday favorites to dishes designed for special gatherings, including Ricotta Custard Pancakes, Saffron Roast Chicken, Calabrian Chili Crisp, Sky-High Focaccia, and Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting. Throughout the book, Nosrat shares her signature guidance on ingredients, techniques, flavor development, and kitchen confidence, offering practical lessons on everything from selecting quality olive oil to making flavorful stocks and getting the most from essential kitchen equipment. Personal stories and reflections on friendship, family, and community accompany the recipes, emphasizing the role of cooking in bringing people together.

Named one of the best books of 2025 by The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, and The Washington Post, Good Things is especially appealing for home cooks, Samin Nosrat fans, food lovers who enjoy entertaining, and readers drawn to cookbooks that blend exceptional recipes with personal storytelling, culinary wisdom, and the joy of sharing food with others.