A soulful chef creates his first masterpiece
What Mourad Lahlou has developed over the last decade and a half at his Michelin-starredSan Francisco restaurant is nothing less than a new, modern Moroccan cuisine, inspired by memories, steeped in colorful stories, and informed by the tirelessexploration of his curious mind. His book is anything but a dutifully authenticdocumentation of Moroccan home cooking. Yes, the great classics are all herethebasteeya, the couscous, the preserved lemons, and much more. But Mourad adaptsthem in stunningly creative ways that take a Moroccan idea to a whole new place.The 100-plus recipes, lavishly illustrated with food and location photography, andterrifically engaging text offer a rare blend of heat, heart, and palate.
What Mourad Lahlou has developed over the last decade and a half at his Michelin-starredSan Francisco restaurant is nothing less than a new, modern Moroccan cuisine, inspired by memories, steeped in colorful stories, and informed by the tirelessexploration of his curious mind. His book is anything but a dutifully authenticdocumentation of Moroccan home cooking. Yes, the great classics are all herethebasteeya, the couscous, the preserved lemons, and much more. But Mourad adaptsthem in stunningly creative ways that take a Moroccan idea to a whole new place.The 100-plus recipes, lavishly illustrated with food and location photography, andterrifically engaging text offer a rare blend of heat, heart, and palate.
