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In this anticipated follow-up to Donna’s best-selling book Basics to Brilliance, you’ll find more of those much-loved classic recipes everyone needs in their repertoire – only reimagined for today’s home cook – with simple flavour switch-ups to make one recipe many, and take you from basic to brilliant in the kitchen.
When Donna first launched her visuallystunning hardcover book in 2016, she had no idea its pages would become home to some of her most cherished cult recipes. This new instalment is packed with even more essentials – from a no-stir roasted tomato sauce to the best-ever lemon drizzle cake – each one followed by clever variations to take them from weekday saviour to weekend entertaining.
If you liked Basics to Brilliance, you’re going to love Even More Basics to Brilliance!
introduction
savou y
From the perfect poached chicken to a goes-witheverything salsa verde (plus what to pair it with!), these modern favourites will soon become your new go-to classics – ready to be switched up with exciting flavour twists.
contents
crispy chilli oil
roast garlic
roast ed tomato sauce
salsa verde
sushi rice
smoky chilli beans
the perfect poached chicken
falafel
no-fuss flatbread
za’atar
A sian beef short ribs
barbecue pork
ramen broth
fresh pasta
mac and cheese
crispy potato cake
ricotta fritters
caramelised onion s
FLATBREAD
These super fluffy no-knead flatbreads will change your mind about making bread at home. They’re the ultimate minimum-fuss flex, perfect for dipping, mopping or ferrying those tasty toppings.
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These super fluffy no-knead flatbreads will change your mind about making bread at home. They’re the ultimate minimum-fuss flex, perfect for dipping, mopping or ferrying those tasty toppings.
Slow-roasting garlic mellows it into rich, creamy and subtly sweet cloves that will give a deep golden flavour kick to roasts, soups or toasties, while creating an out-of-this-world-tasty sauce for pasta.
ROAST GARLIC
Slow-roasting garlic mellows it into rich, creamy and subtly sweet cloves that will give a deep golden flavour kick to roasts, soups or toasties, while creating an out-of-this-world-tasty sauce for pasta.
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When I first stumbled across this Chinese chilli oil, I was blown away by its intense savoury flavour and those delicious crunchy bits, ready to uplift everything it meets. Addiction warning ahead!
When I first stumbled across this chinese CHILLI OIL, I was blown away by its intense savoury flavour and those delicious crunchy bits, ready to uplift everything it meets. Addiction warning ahead!
sweet
What could be sweeter than mastering crème brûlee at home, or filling the house with the irresistible scent of cinnamon scrolls baking away? These recipes break down the basics and offer simple switch-ups to take you from basic to brilliant.
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lemon drizzle cake
cr è me br û l é e
chocolate mousse
B asque burnt cheesecake
semifreddo
soufflé
almond cake with vanilla syrup
cinnamon scrolls
doughnuts
scone s carrot cak e
The bright, zesty, syrup-soaked softness of this cake is nothing short of magical, perfected after years of baking it so that you can enjoy it on your table any time!
The bright, zesty, syrup-soaked softness of this lemon drizzle cake is nothing short of magical, perfected after years of baking it so that you can enjoy it on your table any time!
t h e ba sic lemon drizzle cake
Made using my foolproof technique, this cloudlike chocolate mousse is the dreamiest bowl of yum, ready to moonlight as a rich and elegant chocolate dessert when you need it to.
chocolate mousse
Made using my foolproof technique, this cloudlike mousse is the dreamiest bowl of yum, ready to moonlight as a rich and elegant chocolate dessert when you need it to.
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about donna
As Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay has made her way into the hearts (and countless homes) across the globe.
An international publishing phenomenon, Donna’s name is synonymous with accessible yet inspirational recipes and stunning images. Her acclaimed magazine notched up an incredible 100 issues and her best-selling cookbooks have sold more than eight million copies worldwide.
The donna hay brand goes beyond the printed page, featuring an impressive digital presence, a number of television series (her latest is streaming on Disney+), branded merchandise, and a baking mix range. Donna adores living near the ocean with her two teenage boys and still loves cooking every single day.
Even More Basics to Brilliance by Donna Hay
RRP: £28 Available: 12th October 2023
Imprint: Fourth Estate ISBN: 978 1 4607 6460 2 Format: 272 pages hardcover
Email: serena.stent@harpercollins.co.uk
bio
The perfect companion to Even More Basics to Brilliance is the original bestseller, Basics to Brilliance, on which this book is based . Featuring tried-and-true classics that everyone loves to cook, from golden chicken schnitzel and slow-cooked beef brisket to the ultimate choc-chip cookies and no-fail meringue – plus clever variations along the way – it's the must-have modern reference book for every home.
