Creamy, 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.
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Maxine Clark is a distinguished food writer and an accomplished cooking teacher, celebrated for her expertise in Italian cuisine. She has honed her skills and shared her passion for Italy's robust, sun-drenched flavors through teaching at esteemed culinary institutions worldwide. Her work, characterized by a dedication to collecting and imparting authentic recipes, frequently graces the pages of prominent food magazines and newspapers, establishing her as a significant voice in culinary writing.







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- 2020
Pies Glorious Pies
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
From comforting classics to contemporary takes, discover why pies are the perfect way to create luscious, fresh and seasonal dishes that everyone is sure to enjoy.
- 2020
Aussie Kids: Meet Taj at the Lighthouse
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Hi! I'm Taj. This is my favourite T-shirt. I brought it to Australia from my old home. My family came here after a long journey. It was hard at first, but now I love my new home!
- 2016
Craft Pizza
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Recreate the tastes of Italy with over 65 delizioso recipes for pizza, calzone, focaccia and more - buon appetito!
- 2015
Risotto
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Looking for the perfect risotto recipe? Search no more. Maxine Clark's wonderful compendium is packed with 60 recipes for deliciously comforting Italian risotto.
- 2011
Traditional trattoria fare is the essence of Italian food - honest, fresh and satisfying. These authentic recipes have been collected from all over Italy and adapted for the home cook. Includes more than 65 recipes for delicious Italian food.
- 2007
The Bear Necessities of Business
- 326 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In The Bear Necessities of Business, Build-A-Bear Workshop(r) founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Bear Maxine Clark reveals how she built this amazing global business from the ground up. Drawing upon more than three decades of business experience, she shows readers what it takes to create an incredible company for customers of all ages.
- 2007
Pizza : calzone & focaccia
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Pizza is everyone's favourite Italian food. This book includes step-by-step instructions for making pizza dough and pizzailo sauce, through to adding unusual toppings such as figs, walnuts and goats' cheese.
- 2006
Flavors of Tuscany is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated celebration of the culture of Tuscan food and cooking that incorporates a wonderful selection of authentic regional recipes. Starting with Antipasti (appetizers and nibbles), try Anchovies Marinated in Lemon, Olive Oil, and Chile or Fresh Broad Beans with Percorino and Panzarotti. Minestre (soups) includes the classic Minnestrone and Cacciucco (mixed fish stew). Past e Pane (pasta and bread) offers tempting recipes for risotto, gnocchi, and sauces. Secondi (entrees) covers fish, meat, poultry, and game dishes. Enjoy Tuna Steaks Baked with Rosemary; Meatballs with Percorino and Mushrooms; or Pollo alla Diavola - flattened chicken with chile and lemon. Contorni (vegetable sides) includes the delicate Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers. To finish, Dolci e Postpasti (sweet things) treats you to Castagnaccio made from chestnut flour, pine nuts, and walnuts, or Cenci, ribbons of deep-fried pastry served at festive celebrations. Includes illuminating essays on ingredients such as olive oil, meats, cheeses, beans, mushrooms, and wine. With Flavors of Tuscany Maxine Clark enables you to create and enjoy the unique cuisine of this beautiful and fascinating region in your own kitchen. Evocative photography by Peter Cassidy, all shot on location.
- 2004
Trattoria
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Maxine Clark has collected delicious trattoria recipes from all over Italy and adapted them for cooking at home. She covers the basics such as pesto, a good tomato sauce and pizza dough and provides a vast array of recipes for dishes from soups to pastas to main meals and sweets.
