Place a large (30cm) heavy ovenproof casserole pan with a tight-fitting lid over a medium heat, and add the oil and butter. When the butter begins to foam, add the leeks and bay leaves and a good pinch of salt, and fry for 10 minutes or until the leeks are soft and sweet, stirring occasionally. What I made:Labneh, Carrots, Caraway and Pistachios and Roasted Aubergines with Tomatoes and Tahini. The combination of a nutty, medium-sweet oloroso or cream sherry that is sprinkled over sponge, home-made custard and raspberry jam,…

Post-pandemic, it was difficult to get things fully up and running again; restaurants are about momentum. “But then we’d have customers coming up to the pass and literally crying, they were so happy we were open again,” says Sam. “That’s what all the hard work is for.” But what about their relationship? If running a celebrated restaurant for 25 years is a huge achievement – restaurants in London change more often than the weather – it is surely a miracle that they’ve done so without winding up in the divorce courts (they met when they were both working at the Eagle, just down the road from Moro, in Clerkenwell). “Well, I got told off the other day, didn’t I?” says Sam. Samuel takes up the story. “She was late, and I had a new chef to settle in, and I was doing a hot section myself, and we had a lot of people booked.” I've made this several times - in fact, I think it's the only recipe I've made to date from this book - and loved it each time. Generally I make a big batch and eat it for several days as a lunch, sometimes omitting the tomatoes if I'm making it for a few days as they don't tend to keep as well (for me at least). Have used mostly mint, not coriander, as it's what I have a pot of outside my door, and the flavor is fabulous. This was an incredibly flavorful and delicious stew that would be great for a dinner party. Since we weren't entertaining, we just used monkfish. I also used clam juice (more than the recipe required). It felt like I added lots of peppery ingredients (2 bell peppers and smoked paprika) but the final flavors were well-balanced. The Clarks’ first book – Moro, the Cookbook – came out in 2001, four years after their influential restaurant, its menu inspired by their travels in north Africa and the eastern Mediterranean, opened in 1997; instantly hailed as a classic by Nigella Lawson and Claudia Roden, it remains much loved (though they’ve since published several more). Is it hard to write in its shadow? “It’s good having a bit of distance between the books,” says Sam. “But, though we’re proud of the first one, we’ve never quite been able to understand its success. The other books have recipes that are just as good. It kind of became part of the culture for a while, didn’t it?” These were really wonderful-very flavorful and the pork was so tender. Like Breadcrumbs, I did serve these with a sauce (tzatziki), which I used but my husband thought the plain pork was just fine on its own. Served with flatbread and a tabbouleh from the Honey & Co book.

Best carrot salad I have made in a long time. Cooked the carrots just until still a little crunchy and not until tender as instructed, just my personal preference. Very flavorful, a definite keeper. Easy, tasty recipe with ingredients I always have to hand. Bonus of one pot so not a lot of clearing up afterwards. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 7-10 minutes, until just tender, then drain in a colander and spread out to dry and cool. Rough up the edges of the potatoes with a fork. This bread was great! I used a ratio of 3 (white) : 1 (wholemeal) flour. The crust and crumb were delicious. I would consider making one loaf next time, the second loaf needs to be toasted.

Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, stir in the egg yolks. Using a metal spoon, stir in one heaped spoonful of the whisked egg whites. Once this spoonful is fully incorporated, gently fold in the remaining egg whites.Since it was first published in 2001, Moro: The Cookbook has been one of the most talked about, praised and cherished cookbooks of its time. Sam & Sam Clark share a passion for the food of Spain, North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean and their London restaurant, Moro, was born out of a desire to cook within these wonderful traditions and to explore exotic flavours little known in the UK. Both the recipe book and restaurant have been showered with awards, accolades and endorsements and the Clarks have built up a legion of devoted fans. Also know as: paella de rape con azafrán. Clams or prawns can be added to this rice with great success. Put…

We make an emulsified vinaigrette with sherry vinegar, so it is served as a sauce for the tomatoes more than…My favourite harira recipe to date! Loved this. Next time I'll be more generous with the water to flour ratio as it turned pretty lumpy, but that is only a minor criticism. Perfect for the depths of winter. Membrillo The quince is an old-fashioned fruit that grows well in Britain. In the autumn, try making your own membrillo…. Frankly, this is a little over-elaborate for home cooking. I simplified it in several ways. I cut the liver up so I could stir it into the salad instead of serving it on the side, and I made a single dressing from yoghurt, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice instead of two dressings, one yoghurt, one lemon. Quite tasty and nice as made, and I'm sure wonderful in the original, but too fussy for me. I thought this was a wonderful creation! It's crispy but moist, and the flavors of membrillo, almonds, sherry, and citrus all stood out. I didn't serve it with anything, but creme fraiche is suggested, which would be nice.