All the simple shortcuts you need, for all the delicious food you want easy
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Your weeknight dinner repertoire is set for a shake-up!
The recipes in this book seriously deliver on flavour , transforming a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients into delicious meals within minutes .
Here you’ll find clever updates on classics you love , the easiest toss-together dinners , and my spin on recipes for your air fryer: they’re lightning-fast, super tasty and big on crispy, golden crunch.
My go-to one-pan wonders and new ways with powerhouse pantry ingredients give you even more tasty switch-ups to put on high rotation. And whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining, my genius set-and-forget recipes will take the pressure off while your oven does all the work.
I haven’t forgotten those sweet cravings, so there are also my completely irresistible snacks and effortlessly impressive desserts that I know you’ll love.
With so many inspiring, no-fuss ideas, dinner never looked so good, or so easy ! Enjoy!
spaghetti with lemon pesto
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1. faster than takeaway
I promise my easy homemade versions of takeaway favourites will deliver on flavour, transforming a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients into speedy and satisfying meals within minutes.
2. shortcuts on a classic
Quick and clever makeovers reinvent my favourite classics in a new, speedy way. I’ve created new shortcut versions of the dishes you love, so you can enjoy these nostalgic classics without the fuss!
3. honey... I bought an air fryer
My spin on recipes that I know you’ll want to cook. They’re lightning-fast, seriously tasty and big on crisp, golden crunch.
4. all in one
These clever one-pan and one-tray wonders meet the brief: super satisfying all-in-one meals you can toss together with minimal fuss.
5. flavour starters
Unlock the power of your pantry to deliver amazing dinners with ease. These dishes are created using a few key not-so-secret ingredients that are the ultimate flavour bombs.
6. Set and Forget
These set-and-forget wonders combine big flavours and clever cuts that simmer away on the stovetop or in the oven, leaving you to shine like a star. I promise maximum impact for minimal effort. It’s a recipe for success!
7. more than a salad
Sign up for feel-good satisfying salads that double as dinner and deliver layers of fresh, nourishing veggies and herbs, bold flavours and irresistible spice and crunch.
8. impress me desserts
These are my glamorous sweet creations that give all the wow without the work. I promise a little touch of indulgence that you can create with a few easy whips, swirls and dollops.
9. super-fast snacks
These fast, wholesome sweet fixes are perfect for those ‘I need something delicious right now’ moments.
tomato vodka spaghetti
summer
spicy korean chicken rice bowls
lemon and dill grilled chicken
balsamic tomato chicken parma
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All the simple shortcuts you need, for all the delicious food you want! These inspiring recipes transform a few pantry staples and fresh ingredients into the tastiest meals, all within minutes.
chorizo and zucchini pizza
pork and fennel pasta bake
honey... I bought an air fryer
My sons campaigned hard (and made me watch a lot of TikToks), until finally, in the name of work-related research, I bought an air fryer! My verdict? It’s perfect for fast bites that thrive on extra crunch (like my new go-tos here).
sticky crispy pork belly
french toast ham and cheese toastie
sweet chilli chicken meatball banh mi
impress me desserts
These are my glamorous sweet creations that give all the wow without the work. I promise a little touch of indulgence that you can create with a few easy whips, swirls and dollops. These simply gorgeous desserts are as impressive and irresistible as they are achievable.
lemon, raspberry and almond ricotta cake
tiramisu baked alaska
limoncello tiramisu
elderflower centrepiece cake with whipped white chocolate frosting
Donna
As Australia’s leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, Donna Hay has made her way into hearts (and countless homes) across the globe.
An international publishing phenomenon, Donna’s name is synonymous with accessible yet inspirational recipes, her distinctively elegant and globally recognised styling 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 homewares, and a baking mix range.
Donna adores living near the ocean with her partner and boys and still loves cooking every single day.
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For further information contact: Niabh Rowland-Simms: niabh.rowland-simms@harpercollins.co.uk Serena Stent: serena.stent@harpercollins.co.uk
best sellers
Donna’s bestselling range of cookbooks are globally loved, taking pride of place in millions of kitchens across the world. Her titles have been translated into seven languages.
Offering timeless inspiration for everything from easy everyday cooking to seasonal celebrations, beautiful bakes and elegant entertaining, they offer readers the perfect recipes for success.