Epi + Donna Hay

Donna Hay's 27 Favorite Recipes

We asked the Australian queen of simple, delicious cooking to share the recipes she loves most. And you know what? She did.
  • Top view of a circular carrot cake with white cream cheese frosting.
    the new easy, photography by Willam Meppem
    11/27

    Food Processor Carrot Cake

    You don't need a bowl or even beaters for this treat. Just mix all the ingredients in your food processor, then bake—so clever! I can never turn down an excellent cream cheese frosting either, and this is one of the best.

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  • A skillet of duck ragu next to polenta.
    donna hay magazine, photography by Chris Court
    12/27

    Duck Ragù with Creamy Polenta

    Duck might sound fancy, but it's very easy to cook—especially when you slow-simmer it with leeks, pancetta, and garlic.

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    donna hay magazine, photography by Chris Court
    13/27

    Dark Chocolate Pretzel Cake

    Rich, fudgy chocolate cake is good. Rich, fudgy chocolate cake topped with crunchy pretzels? Heaven.

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  • A platter of crispy chicken wings being served with dip peppers and beer.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele
    14/27

    Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

    These chicken wings bake up just as crispy as they would if they were fried. And they're much, much easier.

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Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Cheesy Apple Omelet
Cheesy Apple Omelet
Fontina and fried shallots make this diner-style omelet perfectly acceptable dinner fare.
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Pear Tarta De Santiago
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Glazed Apple Pie Fritters
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
Cold Silken Tofu With Chili Crisp Dressing
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Fried Rice
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
Gooey Butter Cookies
Gooey Butter Cookies
These playful cookies are reminiscent of St. Louis butter cake, with specks of crunchy rice brittle throughout.
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Crunchy Veg Salad With Dates and Fried Shallots
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Buckwheat Crepes With Banana-Sesame Jam
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
Green Goddess Harvest Salad
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.