Daniel Patterson
“This book is a treasure. It captures Mourad's intelligence and curiosity, and more importantly his warmth and generosity. The way he fuses memory and imagination shows what Californian cuisine can—and should—be.”
–Daniel Patterson, chef/owner of Coi and author of Aroma
Charles Phan
“Mourad’s food is soulful and tasty, grounded in tradition and innovation.”
–Charles Phan, chef/proprietor of The Slanted Door
Amanda Hesser
“Mourad works like a mad genius in the kitchen, churning through ideas until he lands on just the right combination of flavors, just the right textures—a dish that feels whole.”
–Amanda Hesser, cofounder of food52.com and author of The Essential New York Times Cookbook
José Andrés
“Recipes without stories never taste the same. Mourad's memories connect us to a faraway world. I'm from Spain, and after reading and cooking from this book, I understand even more about how Northern Africa has influenced my own food.”
—José Andrés, host of Made in Spain and author of Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen
José Andrés
“Recipes without stories never taste the same. Mourad's memories connect us to a faraway world. I'm from Spain, and after reading and cooking from this book, I understand even more about how Northern Africa has influenced my own food.”
–José Andrés, host of Made in Spain and author of Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen
Anthony Bourdain
“A superbly executed work on a style and subject we would all benefit from knowing more about.”
–Anthony Bourdain, host of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and author of Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
Eric Ripert
“Mourad: New Moroccan is an inspiration for the senses, you can almost smell and taste the food on the pages of the book. It highlights the culture, passion and pride of the Moroccan people in their food and enlightens us about the spices that make Moroccan food so exotic and delicious.”
–Eric Ripert, chef/co-owner of Le Bernardin, host of Avec Eric
Jacques Pépin
“Mourad Lahlou is a marvelous raconteur. His book is full of passion, a book from the heart. His cooking is simple but sophisticated, classic but creative and, more than anything, is true to the flavors, smells, and soul of Moroccan cuisine.”
–Jacques Pépin, chef, cookbook author, and host of numerous PBS-TV cooking series
Dorothy Hamilton
“Mourad takes his Moroccan heritage and creates a modern, sophisticated cuisine uniquely his own. I adore it.”
–Dorothy Hamilton, founder of the French Culinary Institute
David Kinch
“A rarity—a self-taught chef with soul able to invigorate and modernize one of the world’s great cuisines.”
–David Kinch, chef/proprietor of Manresa
Thomas Keller
“The soul of Moroccan cooking, thoughtfully reimagined and generously shared.”
–Thomas Keller, chef/proprietor of The French Laundry and per se
