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