{"title":"Maxine Clark","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaxine Clark’s works offer a delicious journey through contemporary cooking, with a special focus on approachable and innovative recipes. Readers can expect clear guidance and fresh inspiration for creating standout dishes, such as expertly crafted pizzas that balance traditional flavours with modern twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home cooks eager to elevate everyday meals, Maxine’s books blend practical tips with creative flair, making them a valuable addition to any kitchen. Her passion for food shines through each recipe, encouraging readers to explore new tastes and techniques with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"craft-pizza-by-maxine-clark-9781788791946","title":"Craft Pizza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecreate the tastes of Italy with over 65 \u003ci\u003edelizioso \u003c\/i\u003erecipes for pizza, calzone, focaccia and more – \u003ci\u003ebuon appetito\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailing from the sunny south of Italy, and quickly popularised around the world, pizza is undoubtedly a fast-food favourite. Now more popular than ever with the rise of ‘craft’ creations, its versatility of tastes, toppings and types of bread, means that everyone can share in a slice of the action, and \u003ci\u003eCraft Pizza \u003c\/i\u003ewill show you how. Without the need for elaborate equipment, you’ll be shown it’s possible that – with just the most basic, fresh ingredients – you, too, can make luscious handmade pizzas, calzones and focaccias. If you’re a fan of the classics you’ll find recipes for a Margherita, Stromboli or Pizza Piccante but, if you fancy something a little different, why not put your hand to the Pulled Pork Calzone or the Truffled Breakfast Focaccia. \u003cbr\u003e Once you master the basics of the pizza doughs and sauces, you’ll be amazed at how this popular dish is wonderfully easy to make, always tasty to eat and guaranteed to transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy – you’ll want every night to be ‘pizza night’!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900330361068,"sku":"9781788791946","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788791946-craft-pizza.jpg?v=1783400016"},{"product_id":"ill-have-the-risotto-by-maxine-clark-9781788795968","title":"I'll Have the Risotto!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreamy, satisfying and delicious, risotto is one of the world’s favourite rice dishes. This Italian comfort food is so versatile and works well made with vegetables, fish, shellfish, meat and poultry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDifferent regions of Italy have their own classic rice dishes, from the soupy Rice and Peas of the Veneto to the Hunter’s-style Rabbit Risotto of Umbria and Tuscany, but what they all have in common is the careful cooking of the rice to perfection. For a simple but comforting dinner, there are plenty of dishes packed full of warming cheese and butter, such as Saffron Risotto, Wild Mushroom Risotto or Artichoke and Pecorino Risotto. Lighter fish and shellfish dishes include the dramatic Black Risotto, flavoured with squid ink, Seafood Risotto or Crab and Chilli Risotto. There are also many tempting meaty options, from hearty family meals to dinner party dishes. Children and adults alike will enjoy Ham and Leek Risotto, while you can impress guests with Pheasant and Red Wine Risotto. There are also a few ideas for using up leftover risotto (or for when you simply want to ring the changes), such as Arancini or Rice Croquettes with Tomato Sauce, as well as some surprising sweet delights such as Cherry and Almond Risotto Puddings or Risotto Ice Cream. With useful recipes for various stocks, easy-to-follow instructions for making a basic risotto and a guide to the different kinds of rice available, this is a complete guide to risotto for all lovers of the classic Italian dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900393472236,"sku":"9781788795968","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788795968-i-ll-have-the-risotto.jpg?v=1783405375"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maxine-clark.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}