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Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced host, her books offer inspiration and guidance to elevate your culinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boards-platters-plates-by-maria-zizka-9781579659929","title":"Boards, Platters, Plates","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny occasion needs a snack spread. 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The taste of forest green? Does the red of a pepper evoke the warmth of its spice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCook Colour\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a whole new way of thinking about food. Author Maria Zizka introduces readers to ideas from colour theory and cooking sciences, explaining how to master food styling and cooking techniques to enhance and preserve colour, without any artificial additives. However, cooking by colour isn't just about looks; it is an approach that draws connections between aesthetics, seasonality, and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArranged in a gradient, the recipes begin with creamy shades of white—from a coconut cod and rice bowl to a garlicky bean and cauliflower salad. Yellows evoke the bright flavours in Margarita Bars, reds bring forward fiery tastes in dishes like Mapo Ragu with Rice Cakes, and greens highlight fresh and herbal flavours with dishes like Matcha and Mint Ice Cream Sundae or Zhoug-Marinated Feta and Fava Toasts. Blues, purples, and blacks present revelations: a butterfly pea flower boa stuffed with blue oyster mushroom, a classic Italian grape focaccia turned on its head with the addition of purple ube, and elegant black tahini cookies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo tie it all together, Zizka presents a special section of Colour Menus, where she teaches readers how to use food to create palettes that evoke a sense of season, theme, or even a place: a Valentine's menu decorated with red and pink indulgences, a spring menu featuring all fresh flavours and pastel tones, and a seafood-focused menu of blue and coral hues to conjure a tropical ocean vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCook Colour\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of eating beautifully and creatively, at any moment and for any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997995815148,"sku":"9781648293245","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23750993482774.jpg?v=1763203348"},{"product_id":"one-bowl-meals-by-maria-zizka-9781579659936","title":"One-Bowl Meals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-constructed bowl can be a perfectly complete meal, which is why today so many people are turning to this ingenious way of eating. 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