Ooh Lala

Traditional Pakistani cooking meets modern demands for fresh, wholesome ingredients, and its rich medley of spices raises ho-hum meals to a higher level. MasterChef USA competitor Lala Rukh puts "quick and easy" into the mix to give today's busy cooks the perfect recipe for tasty, nutritious, and doable dinners.

Lala expertly adapts the timeless recipes she grew up with to make them simple to prepare while retaining the unique flavors.Thanks to her background in science, Lala's love of creating healthful foods gives a special twist to her Pakistani food preparation. As Catherine Klasne in the News-Journal writes, "The scientist and the cook in Lala make her particulr about ingredients."

Stories of growing up in Pakistan--including humorous early experiences in he kitchen--add extra spice to Lala's cookbook and a flavor for her native country and people. Extensively tested recipes, easy-to-follow directions, and full-color photographs in Ooh Lala will get you stirring up delicious Pakistani meals for friends and family in no time!

A finalist in MasterChef USA cook-off, Lala Rukh enjoys cooking quick, easy, and nutritious meals for family and friends. She has also contributed recipes for her local newspaper. Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, Lala Rukh now lives in Seattle where she loves taking care of her toddler granddaughter.