"Inspiring, thoughtful and incredibly useful. Selin Kiazim thinks like a chef but writes for cooks everywhere."Diana Henry"Once again Selin has created a truly impressive mouth-watering entity. It''s fabulous and well-written, thoughtful and generous in its information."Peter GordonThree looks at the magic elements that make a plate of food truly come into its own: acid, texture and contrastthe fundamental building blocks that will transform a modest dish into the star of the show.Chef Selin Kiazim gives you the know-how on how to use ingredients from the store cupboard or fridge and combine them in a way that elevates every single elementWhether you want a simple midweek meal or a centerpiece to blow your guests'' socks off, there''s something for all occasions.Starting with a guide to the basic foundations of a dish, along with clever ideas for pickles, dressings and condiments to get the balance right, the recipes are then divided by type of foodalliums, beans, greens, p