Search results for ""Author Donna Hay""

A new edition of Australia's favourite cookbook for kids and the modern family who love to eat, cook, celebrate and have fun together, from Australia's #1 bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay. As a mum, Donna knows that there is nothing more enjoyable than introducing your children to the wonders of taste, food, flavours and the joy of cooking. The new and expanded edition of her bestselling Basics to Brilliance Kids is all about the importance of mastering the basics, a celebration of fresh, healthy food, and the joy of cooking, eating and sharing delicious food with the people we love. Featuring over 175 fantastic, fun-filled, simple, family-friendly recipes, the new edition of Basics to Brilliance Kids gives you and your kids endless ideas for birthday parties, picnics, school fairs and bake sales, family and celebration dinners, brilliant breakfasts, beach days, backyard movie nights and sleepovers.

Read more less

Now in paperback, this is the bestselling, landmark cook book from Donna Hay, the ultimate collection of Donna's all-time favourite classic recipes. In 2013, Australia's leading cookbook author Donna Hay published her landmark book, The New Classics, a definitive collection of classic recipes for every modern cook from donna hay magazine. The New Classics went on to become a national bestseller. Now for the first time in paperback, this revised edition is the ultimate Donna Hay cookbook, with every recipe for everything that you've ever wanted to cook. Absolutely up to the minute, it contains all our old family favourites as well as new delights, everything from beef and ale pies to dulce de leche, from meatballs to macarons, this is exactly the food that we want to cook and eat NOW, all written in Donna's trademark simple, clear and easy style, featuring stunning photography and over 275 mouthwatering recipes.

Read more less

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a book that you'll want to cook and eat from time and time again - the ultimate bible of fast, delicious recipes for busy families. From bestselling cookbook author Donna Hay comes the recipes you've been waiting for. The Fast Five is all about taking your favourite recipes and reimagining them in faster, more delicious ways. All-time classics and old stand-bys - lasagne, pasta, tacos and more - are reinvented with midweek twists which focus on cutting down time and upgrading flavour. Weekly go-tos are given a new lease on life, as Donna takes tried-and-tested recipes and gives them a fresh new twist. For example, the weekly taco night moves from straight out-of-the-box ready-made to fresh and delicious fit-for-a-restaurant, with five flavourful variations made inclusive for all tastes and preferences. With fresh salsas and sides, a fully-fledged feast comes fresh to the table in minutes.Whether you're looking for ways to improve on your favourites or for a total kitchen refresh, The Fast Five will bring you new fast new fabulous flavour combinations - all done without ever straying from your repertoire of go-tos. The Fast Five is the ultimate bible of fast, delicious recipes you need to know, made in ways you've never tried before.

Read more less

Australia's bestselling cookbook author returns with a stunning new book, Basics to Brilliance - and a TV series tie in. Australia's most trusted and best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay, wants to take you from basics to brilliance.Donna believes that, just like anything you want to be good at, mastering the basics is how you build confidence. So, in this book, she's sharing all her favourite, tried and true recipes - think the perfect tender steak, golden roast chicken, crispy pork belly, her nan's sponge cake, and of course the fudgiest brownies! Each basic recipe is followed by clever variations and simple flavour change-ups, so one recipe becomes many and your repertoire naturally grows. Take Donna's 'no-fail meringue mixture' - once mastered, this basic recipe can be tweaked to be turned into the perfect pavlova; divinely flavoured salted caramel, chocolate, rosewater and pistachio, and raspberry meringues for an elegant afternoon tea; or a silky smooth and tangy lemon meringue pie for a divine dessert for a dinner party.This is your ultimate guide to being brilliant in the kitchen!Basics to Brilliance is a luxurious hardback, featuring beautiful photography and featuring over 200 recipes. This is a book you will want to treasure forever.In 2011, Donna's first television series - fast, fresh, simple - premiered on LifeStyle, garnering her a 2012 Astra award for Best New Female Personality and went on to air in more than 17 countries worldwide. In 2016 , Donna is returning to Foxtel with a brand new eight part show, Basics to Brilliance, based on this book, which will go to air in late May and be on repeat rotation as the book goes on sale.

Read more less

FRESH AND LIGHT is full of new recipes that combine the freshest ingredients, pantry staples and personal tricks for a lighter touch. FRESH AND LIGHt is my answer to my own best efforts to juggle for the perfect balance. Designed to complement my existing repertoire, it's full of new recipes that combine the freshest ingredients, pantry staples and my personal tricks for a lighter touch. I've never been a fan of diets and this book is no exception. I don't even like the thought of anyone being on a diet! For me, it's always been about balance. FRESH AND LIGHtis mindful of fat and carbohydrates, but is focused on flavour and variety - without the guilt. Divided by meal, FRESH AND LIGHt is a solution-packed book of recipes loaded with power foods to give you the balance you need across your week. there are light breakfasts, tasty lunch box tips and fast dinner solutions to give you ideas for every time of the day. We all have our guilty pleasures in life. FRESH AND LIGHt lets you enjoy them and is for all those times when you're seeking something a little more virtuous. And that's really the best kind of indulgence of all - the one with balance.

Read more less

Donna Hay's bestselling classic Christmas Feasts and Treats - now fully revised and updated with many new recipes to make, enjoy and give away - will make your Christmas cooking and entertaining fabulously easy and delicious. Donna Hay takes the stress out of Christmas cooking and entertaining with this must-have collection of over 170 stunning yet simple festive recipes. Featuring all the nostalgic favourites and some fun twists on the classics, this is the only cookbook you need for the festive season.From easy starters to show-stopping mains - including a cheat's glazed ham that doesn't need studding or basting - to dazzling desserts that are sure to impress, and some special edible gifts, these recipes are peppered with Donna's best-ever tricks and shortcuts to make it the most relaxing Christmas yet. You'll also find plenty of beautiful styling tips to add some extra sparkle to the festivities.Also included are step-by-step images to walk you through it all, whether you're attempting a glossy ham, succulent bird, fruity pudding or a shimmering trifle. Or perhaps you want to try your hand at a roast pork with the perfect crackle, a gingerbread wreath or a rocking rocky road?No matter what's on the menu, Christmas Feasts and Treats will give you the confidence to have a very delicious and stress-free Christmas.

Read more less

Australia's most trusted home cook is celebrating a fresher approach to eating. These days we're bombarded with so many messages about what to eat more of and what to eat less of and what to give up altogether, it can all get a little confusing and, let's face it, overwhelming. When there are so many passing fads and extreme diets out there, it's a relief to turn to a voice of reason, Australia's bestselling and most trusted cook, Donna Hay, for a realistic, sustainable and more balanced approach to fresher, healthier eating. Donna says: 'If there's one thing I've learned about myself, it's that I'm happiest when life is balanced. It rings true in all areas- work and play, friends and family, and, for me especially, food. Diets have never been my thing, I don't like the idea of anyone being on one! But I do love the way food can make me feel, uplifting me with energy, nourishing me with cosy goodness, or treating me with a little sweetness. LIFE IN BALANCE is about embracing food and all its benefits. Each chapter, from breakfast to baking, has simple recipes enriched with nature's superfoods - think leafy greens, bright fresh berries, creamy nuts and nourishing grains. Plus, I've profiled all my power pantry staples for you, like chia seeds, coconut sugar and raw cacao. Let this book help you find your own perfect balance, while enjoying every bite.' In a gorgeous new user-friendly square paperback format, featuring tactile paper stock and stunning photography, Donna packs in a wealth of ideas and information that you can trust, and flavours and tastes that will inspire you. From new ideas for power dinners to tempting grills, from super-charged breakfasts to low-carb options, LIFE IN BALANCE is full of super-satisfying recipes - nourishing, virtuous and delicious. And because we all need the occasional treat, there's also a few yummy better-for-you sweets. The only kind of diet that works, after all, is the balanced diet - the one you can sustain long term. And when your life is in balance, you feel great and it shows - from the inside out.

Read more less

From Australia's bestselling and most trusted cook comes a stunning new book featuring super-fresh, super-fast recipes to help you feel nourished and energised ... and ready to savour life. 'One of the questions I get asked most frequently is if I still cook at home. The answer is yes. Absolutely. As often as possible.'There are days when it feels as though there's barely time to eat dinner, let alone prepare it. Donna knows on days like these, we all need a little Everyday Fresh in our lives. We all want to create delicious meals packed with flavour and everything that's good for us, with a minimum of fuss. And that's exactly what Donna Hay delivers. 'Simple made special' is the foundation of almost every recipe Donna has ever written. She's all about the classics, but also about a flexible, fresher approach to eating. She's constantly on the lookout for ways to make something easier, healthier, quicker or a little more on-trend - and she also loves a cheat, a quick-fix or anything that can be made in one bowl, that still tastes great.'If I can create a dish that makes someone feel better because it's mouth-wateringly delicious, packed with nourishing vegetables, or helps them bring a little more balance to their life - that's success!'

Read more less

This is the book to turn to when asked 'what's for dinner?'. Showcasing fuss-free recipes, Donna's trademark modern photography and styling - plus her tips on how to get the best results out of whatever you're making for cooking - this is the book to turn to when asked 'what's for dinner?'. Whether you need to whip up busy midweek fare for a famished family or present something chic and easy for a casual weekend dinner with friends - time is on your side with Donna Hay's moreish collection of over 190 inspiring recipes. Donna gives her readers the know-how and confidence to create great meals that are filling and substantial at short notice: soup; salads; pasta; rice & noodles; chicken; meat; fish & seafood; vegetables; sweets. Each chapter also includes a new feature; in which Donna shows you one essential sauce or dish with three very clever twists for you to then create three very fresh and original meals and concludes with her ever-popular short order ideas: quick dishes to serve on the side or as meals on their own; using simple methods and flavour combinations.

Read more less

Donna Hay returns with her new, gorgeously luxe hardcover cookbook One Pan Perfect to make life simple, easy and delicious for her millions of fans. Donna loves to make it easy for home cooks. Her stunning new cookbook, One Pan Perfect - featuring over 120 recipes for simple, easy, no-fuss deliciousness which only need one pot, pan, tray or bowl - will take you from the kitchen to the table in no time at all, and make your whole family happy.We all want to find ways to cook faster, smarter and tastier than ever before, to sit back and let big, punchy flavours do the heavy lifting with just a single pan, pot, tray or dish. One Pan Perfect is the only book you need to prepare almost-instant, all-in-one meals that are super-delicious and better for you. Think fast, tasty new twists on all your favourites, plus all-new flavour combinations to explore, ready to dial up your weeknight family dinners and lazy weekend lunches. One Pan Perfect is peppered with all the tips, tricks and how-tosto shortcut your way through the kitchen. You can even scan the QR codes throughout the book with your phone and bring the book to life through a series of instant videos that will lift your cooking game to new heights. This is fast, fresh deliciousness, all-in-one cooking at its absolute tastiest!

Read more less

Australia's bestselling cookbook author and most trusted home cook, Donna Hay, returns with a beautiful new cookbook that you'll want to use every night of the week. There are endless arguments out there for bringing more vegetables to your table - your own wellbeing, your budget, our environment, the list goes on. Whatever your personal reason, there's one that I think is universal - FLAVOUR. Gone are the days where a sad salad or soft steamed carrots were our only options. These recipes use vegetables in a whole new way, adding so much life to your weekly routine. Who knew broccoli (in my mind the superfood of all vegetables) could make such a delicious pizza base, flat-bread or tart shell? Often for lunch, or even a snack, I'll bake my super-green falafels in the oven and my studio team love them. As for my boys? Their current weeknight request is my crunchy raw pad thai - so yum. Inside Week Light, you'll find all these ideas and so much more. It's essentially my week in food, in a book - super-quick, family-friendly, fuss-free meals made REAL. Vegetables are at the forefront of nearly every recipe, with a few meat options thrown in, and there are lots of my all-time classics re-worked to include more goodness. This book is about using food to refuel and re-energise, while nurturing ourselves with flavour. Happy cooking!

Read more less

Take the hassles out of the festive season with this stunning gift-format book, SIMPLE ESSENTIALS CHRISTMAS. Donna Hay, whose bestselling books, MARIE CLAIRE COOKING, DINING, FAST FOOD AND FLAVOURS and OFF THE SHELF, made food simple, fresh and modern, changes the way you think about Christmas. SIMPLE ESSENTIALS CHRISTMAS features simple recipes and menu planners for a traditional Christmas, a speedy Christmas and for treats throughout the season. As a bonus, Donna includes timesaving tips and a 10-page planning section to record notes, handy hints, and things to remember. This is a book that will become a keepsake to treasure for years to come. With its combination of delicious packaging and Donna's signature accessible style, this is a truly beautiful gift to buy others or to keep for yourself. An essential for every kitchen.

Read more less

A mouth-wateringly exciting book from Australia's most famous food writer and a dynamic, bestselling author. this book will give you the know-how and confidence to create a fabulous meal at short notice. It shows that with a well-stocked pantry and a handful of fresh ingredients, imaginative mealtime solutions are surprisingly easy to throw together. Each chapter takes a comprehensive look at a pantry basic - its origins, varieties, storage - and at a range of simple ideas for its use, before exploring its application in a range of modern, stylish recipes. While Donna provides plenty of practical advice, this is nevertheless a beautiful and inspirational book too, combining her simple, contemporary recipes with a unique visual style. this is the ultimate guide to getting your provisions sorted for everyday cookery, for unexpected guests and for special occasions. It is an essential handbook for every kitchen and, like all of Donna's previous books, is sure to become a modern kitchen staple.

Read more less

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a follow up to her much-loved bestselling classic, Basics to Brilliance. When Donna Hay first launched her visually-stunning hardcover book Basics to Brilliance in 2016, she had no idea its pages would become home to some of her (and the country's!) most cherished cult recipes, including that failproof fall-apart slow-cooked beef brisket and the most addictive molten choc-chunk brownies.In Even More Basics to Brilliance, you'll find many more of those much-loved foundation recipes everyone needs in their cooking repertoire, with simple flavour switch-ups and shortcuts to take you from basics to brilliance in the kitchen, including simple and nourishing base stock for ramen (hello, bowls of umami), the tastiest oven-roasted tomato sauce (say goodbye to stirring at the stove-top!) and the easiest, serve-with-everything yoghurt flatbreads, not to mention the fluffiest foolproof carrot cake and a show-stopping Basque cheesecake. Each recipe is followed by clever variations and flavour shortcuts to make them even easier to master, while giving home cooks the confidence to elevate their cooking to delicious new heights. And in true Donna style, there are plenty of clever change-ups along the way!

Read more less

Donna Hay, Australia's bestselling, favourite and most trusted cook, brings you one of her most beautiful books yet: Modern Baking, with over 250 mouthwatering recipes for cakes,biscuits and all kinds of divinely delicious sweet treats. I find there's something truly enchanting about baking. From the way ingredients change as they're whisked and whipped, to the joy that a warm slice of cake can bring - it's always been my first love in the kitchen. Even though I'm a classics girl at heart, I'm forever adding on-trend twists to my sweet recipes and I want to share them with you. This book is what I like to think of as my modern baking bible. Inside are more than 250 recipes - my all-time favourite essentials, plus some super-smart shortcuts for when life gets crazy busy. I've also included plenty of better-for-you treats, made with wholesome raw ingredients, for a touch of balance. Be it chewy cookies, the fudgiest brownies, dreamy meringue or creamy iced desserts, let these modern sweets bring a little magic into your kitchen.

Read more less

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with Too Easy: the cookbook you've been waiting for, with all the simple shortcuts you need, for all the delicious food you want. Donna Hay wants to make cooking easy, simple, quick and fun. In her new cookbook, Too Easy, you'll find everything you need to make everything you want - from Ten Minute Snacks, to Tossed Together Dinners, to One Pot Pastas and much, much more.

Read more less

For every cook, with super easy, super delicious and super quick family meals. Donna Hay is all about making life easier. Her new cookbook, The New Easy, is the result of her quest to make things faster, simpler and tastier in the kitchen. It offers solutions to the age old dilemmas of home cooks everywhere what can I put on the table through the week that's fast and delicious, and what do I serve on the weekend that's a little more special? Full of short, concise recipes that are big on flavour, The New Easy offers five chapters: weeknights, weekends, sides and salads, baking, and desserts. Each chapter contains clever ideas to restyle particular recipes, so if you loved Tuesday night's Lemongrass Chicken, learn how to transform it into a chic starter for Saturday's dinner or a tasty sandwich for Sunday's picnic. These twists are all about versatility for a whole new and easy repertoire. the new easy makes cooking fast, fun, easy and enjoyable, and is the perfect companion for every busy cook. Donna Hay is Australia's leading and most successful cookbook author. She has published over 22 award winning cookbooks, which have sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, and her books have been translated into nine languages.

Read more less