While the fish looked lovely when it came out of the oven and the fish itself tasted good, there was very little flavour at all from the marinade. Next time I think I’d add the lemon juice by the tablespoon to taste. I think it just washed out the flavours.

p. 244 - This produced a terrifically flavourful and unique bean salad. Prep is straight-forward beans are soaked overnight then boiled with parsley, sage, garlic, thyme, onion and tomato then drained with some cooking liquid reserved. When cool, dill, crushed garlic and evoo are added. In the wrap up S&S mention that this dish is terrific served with roasted tomatoes. I happened to have some on hand along with a few grilled green onions so I tossed those in as well. This was wonderful. Creamy beans, the tang of the tomato, the freshness of the dill. I’m so happy to have discovered this at the beginning of the summer months as it will undoubtedly become a bbq staple here. I’d highly recommend this recipe. I used borlotti vs pinto beans as S&S noted this would make a suitable substitute and we always have borlotti beans on hand. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846988?commentId=9615086#961 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. Ours came out with more liquid then it looked like in the picture. It's a pretty easy dish to make, and the flavors were fine. Overall this was a fine dish, but I probably won't make it again in the near future. This is a terrific, warming dish that I really should turn to more often than I do. it is perfect for the holidays, the seafood flavors boosted by rosemary, a soffrito, wine, and ground almonds. It is simple, despite being unusually delicious, perfect for a special meal or for any weekend night. I used shrimp instead of clams, as that is what I had on hand, but will look to repeat this soon with monkfish and clams.What happened? Was there an explosive row? Apparently not. “I just worked twice as hard,” says Sam. For the team, some of whom have been at Moro for a long time, this kind of thing usually passes – according to Samuel – as light entertainment: “There can be a slightly comical hissing at one another.” In the end, though, they tend not to let things simmer. Marital stew, it seems, is one dish best removed from the heat as soon as possible. Fish tagine with potatoes, peas and coriander (pictured above) I have made a version of this with basil in the summer. I roast the eggplant after brushing it with oil- you get the soft center and the browned exterior without all the oiliness and mess. I liked the chili and mint combo- though I used red pepper flakes as I couldn't find red chilies at the store and wanted the color contrast. Whether you love Fattoush or you’re not a fan, I’d highly recommend this version. So fresh and flavourful. The dressing is perfect with just the right amount of tang. The butter pita take it over the top. A terrific salad perfect for summer bbqs! mr bc had 3 helpings. Seriously. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846987?commentId=9615064#9615064 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.

Everyone loves toast. But there is toast and… toast. In Moro Easy, a new cookbook by Sam and Sam Clark, there are no fewer than 10 recipes for things on toast. Some are straightforward, almost austere: I can’t imagine the person who wouldn’t be able to rustle up a few slices of their tomato and jamon toast (the secret lies with a grater and just the right amount of garlic). Others are luxuriant: imagine a crisp oval of sourdough topped with a thin tortilla and aioli – a breakfast treat they first ate in Barcelona’s Boqueria market – or with crab warmed in butter and Oloroso sherry and lightly seasoned with fresh chilli and thyme.Loved this. The skin was so crispy and this was both flavorful and simple. I added some new potatoes to the roasting pan about 30 minutes in and they were also delicious. Wilt the washed spinach in a wide dry pan (30cm) in two to three batches over a medium heat. When soft, transfer to a colander to drain and cool. Squeeze out any excess water and roughly chop.

The book suggests the sauce reduce for approx 5 mins but mine needed more time. Approx 20 additional minutes in fact. An easy weeknight recipe. Wonderful. The entire family approved. Need 3 lbs. of clams for a main course for 4.I would really like to try to grilled quail and rose petals – but must go to an Indian spice place. Now the Moro’s award winning chefs, the married team of Sam and Sam (Samantha) Clark, share their restaurant’s most delicious and successful recipes in Moro: The Cookbook. 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?”

fillet of salt cod 300g dried weight, washed and soaked in the fridge for 48 hours, changing the water 4 times (see below) My tart took 40 minutes to bake, and I had to make a foil collar as the crust was getting pretty brown.Delicious. Tasty, tender, easy. I wonder if the pork could be marinated for longer, as this would be on regular midweek rotation if it wasn’t for the marinating for 2hrs before grilling. The crust method was new for me. The dough contains flour, confectioner's sugar, butter, and an egg yolk. It gets very hard when chilled, and is then grated into a tart pan and is pressed around to make the shell. It was a little difficult to get the pressing even in the fluted edges, otherwise pretty easy. Using a hand blender or food processor, blitz everything except the potatoes, peas and fish. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a wide, deep pan with a tight-fitting lid, add the potatoes and put over a medium to high heat. Bring to a simmer, pop the lid on and cook for 5 minutes. p. 108 - I simply couldn’t resist these luscious-sounding kabobs. I made the marinade before work this morning and its aroma was so enticing I was thinking about these all day today. Let’s just say even the neighbours agreed this evening when mr bc was on the grill and had to field questions from onlookers from across the fence who wanted to know what was for dinner!! We loved the bold flavours of the marinade but we were also glad to have some Tzatziki and aioli on the side for dipping. Somehow I feel these need a sauce of sorts. They’re very juicy and flavourful but I get a bit bored so for me, I like the option of dunking the occasional piece. I’d definitely make these again. Yes, we did send a few skewers over the fence!! Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846987?commentId=9615034#9615034 p. 154 - I LOVE fattoush and mr bc, not so much so this version with some unconventional ingredients like cauliflower and radishes caught my eye thinking perhaps it might hold some appeal for mr bc too. Thankfully it did and mr bc loved it! The dressing is fresh and super-bright, the vegetables provide amazing contrast in colour and texture. We loved the crunch and slight richness of the butter-basted crispy bread.