Some TV viewers may recognize Mourad Lahlou from Iron Chef America, but rest assured: he is not your typical celebrity chef. Aziza, Lahlou's Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant, has a reputation for unequalled presentations of modern Moroccan dishes, and his cookbook offers a similarly updated look at a timeless cuisine. Lahlou was born in Casablanca and raised in Marrakesh, where he learned to appreciate the cooking of his culture under the watchful eyes and talented hands of an extended family. Mourad: New Moroccan clearly reflects this heritage and will appeal to readers and cooks alike, with an engaging introduction followed by more than 100 perfectly arranged recipes, all interspersed with beautiful full-color photographs. This cookbook should be on everyone's wish list this holiday season. --Roni K. Devlin, owner of Literary Life Bookstore & More