Donna Hay: Fresh, Fast, Simple

Donna Hay has redefined food in this country. Her food isn’t just delicious, it’s always visually appealing and to see that come to life in this television series is so exciting Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, Donna’s simple and style-driven approach to food is reflected in her award-winning cookbooks. She has sold more than four million copies worldwide, set the benchmark for food publishing and inspired a whole new generation of cooks. This show captures Donnas’ philosophy on cooking. It’s about sharing her secrets and showing you how to get all the flavour without the fuss to create dishes that are achievable, look good and taste great. EPISODE ONE In the first episode of donna hay – fast, fresh, simple., Donna revamps some classics with her chic and easy version of steak and three veg and her special twist on pasta carbonara. Find out her secret to the perfect barbecue chicken burger and two of her favourite ingredients come together to make the ultimate dessert – coconut and macaron ice-cream sandwiches. EPISODE TWO In this episode, leftovers never looked so good as Donna whips up her version of prawn fried rice. Her gourmet beef burgers will add simple sophistication to any barbecue and discover the cheat’s way to an easy and light crème brûlée. EPISODE THREE Simply summer as Donna takes the fear out of soufflé with her goat’s cheese soufflés that anyone can make. She also prepares a fresh summer tomato pasta with a simple no-cook sauce and reinvents the classic peach crumble. EPISODE FOUR It’s dinner made easy in this episode as Donna cooks up one-pot Chinese chicken and a stand-by pasta that you won’t even need to shop for. Caesar salad undergoes a total tranformation as Donna gives it her fresh take. And discover berry mille feuille – a glamorous dessert that’s so simple, anyone can make it. EPISODE FIVE Learn how to deliver big results in less time. Donna makes tasty pork and fennel meatballs in minutes, teaches her tricks for the perfect roast pumpkin soup and whips up a fresh and simple guilt-free dessert – mango and banana gelato EPISODE SIX Never fear pastry again, Donna cooks up the easiest chicken pie you’ll ever make and shows her secret to simple jam tarts. Be inspired by her vibrant and tasty Thai fish cakes and a magical baked lemon pudding you won’t want to share. EPISODE SEVEN In tonight’s episodes of donna hay – fast, fresh, simple., Donna freshens up a family favourite with her quick and easy take on chicken schnitzel, offers a new spin on Greek salad and makes a tiramisu so simple you’ll want it every night. Yum! EPISODE EIGHT More secrets are revealed tonight as Donna shows how to make perfect roast chicken and chips in only half the time, a simple slow-cooked balsamic lamb that’s super tender and full of flavour and she also reveals her no-fail method for chocolate fondants that are perfect every time. EPISODE NINE Modernise your meals the simple way with Donna’s version of steak and mash – seared beef with garlic white beans, a no-fuss fig and gorgonzola tart, no-chop vegetable soup and an almost guilt-free buttermilk panna cotta. EPISODE TEN A favourite Donna Hay mantra is that life’s too short to mess around with pastry. She shows her cheat’s solution when she cooks up her easy caramelised onion, potato and feta tart. Her garlic prawn pasta takes mere minutes; and she bakes a simple lemon yoghurt cake that’s perfect for afternoon tea in a hurry. EPISODE ELEVEN No more excuses for dull dinners as Donna cooks her fast, fresh and simple Greek-inspired lamb meatballs, maple-glazed chicken and pork loin with Stilton, port and honey glaze. And for dessert? No-fuss banana caramel pudding. EPISODE TWELVE Donna’s baked pumpkin and sage risotto proves risotto doesn’t need constant stirring at the stove. Porcini salt minute steaks with crispy potato rosti is a simple supper with bite and too-easy blueberry muffins will have you baking before breakfast. EPISODE THIRTEEN In this final episode of donna hay – fast, fresh, simple., it’s food full of flavour as Donna cooks her tastiest, no-mess spice-roasted ribs; a deceptively easy quince lamb with blue cheese polenta; her fresh and crunchy rustic crumb pasta; and her simple, signature pavlova.