I WROTE A COOKBOOK

This feels surreal to write… but I’ve written a cookbook. My first ever.

This still doesn’t feel real… but after months of recipe testing, writing, and quietly working on something so close to my heart - I can finally say that my debut cookbook is here.

It’s available to pre-order now

For years, this was something I quietly dreamed about. I used to bake in my family kitchen just because it made me feel calm and happy. I never had a fancy setup or big plan - I just baked for the people around me. Then, slowly, I started sharing those recipes online..the easy, doable ones that felt like home. And somehow, that led to Bake Off at 18… and now, a cookbook at 21!

👀 There may or may not be a whole chapter dedicated to my go-to base bakes… including this multipurpose no-knead dough

This book is more than just a bunch of recipes. It’s the story of how I fell in love with baking, and how I want you to fall in love with it too. It’s structured like a confidence ladder - we start simple (really simple), with bakes that teach you the basics in a calm, no-pressure way. Then we build. Cakes, cookies, breads, and even a lil patisserie moment near the end. But don’t worry it’s all still very La Maisam: stress-free, no fancy tools, and no impossible ingredients.

Captured by @ elliegracephotography - the magic behind every photo in the book.

Every single recipe comes with tips.
Because I want you to feel like I’m right there with you in the kitchen, walking you through it all.

More sneak peeks coming soon - subscribe to be the first to see!

And yes… my ciabatta recipe is finally in print form. The one that kicked everything off. It’s written with love, tested to perfection, and sits in the bread chapter next to a few new favourites.

Every detail, every crumb perfectly captured by @ elliegracephotography

For my US followers, there’s a conversion chart inside the book, too, to make sure it’s just as easy to bake from wherever you are. I thought of you!

Turkish Açma bagels - Captured by @ elliegracephotography

This is my debut book, and pre-orders make such a huge difference. They help it get seen, stocked in shops, and supported by the wider publishing world. If you’ve been following along, this is a really lovely way to support and It really means a lot at this stage, especially with it being my first book.

The first people to pre-order will get signed copies + a lil discount from me, just make sure to use code MAISAM at checkout.

If you’ve read this far, thank you for being part of my journey and for always showing up. I appreciate every single one of you!