
Donna Hay - fast, fresh, simple
Donna's first television series reveals what makes her recipes, books and magazine so well-loved and admired. 'Donna Hay - fast, fresh, simple' will showcase the natural charm and passion Donna brings to the world of cooking. A relaxed and composed cook, Donna loves to share her tricks and tips of combining fresh and pantry ingredients to create fast and simple dishes, presented in her signature style.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Mar 15, 2011
- Popularity: 0.5616
- 0 votes
- Networks
- (AU)
- Production
Fremantle Australia (AU)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Jun 07, 2011
Last episode: Modern Flavours
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 13 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Modern Classics30 min
It's no surprise that Donna loves to make over recipes that have lost their way, Pasta Cabonara gets the Donna treatment and the Donna pasta twirl! Chocolate and Cinnamon Wontons sound strange but nothing is off limits with Donna Hay, same for the classic Steak and Three Veg.
Episode 2Fresh Spin on Old Favourites30 min
Donna grew up with a dish that was a combination of leftovers; Donna's Prawn Fried Rice is the glamorous makeover of something for everyone. If you love éclairs this is Donna's cheats version made with sponge fingers, cream and chocolate, Donna also cheated by using won ton wrappers while making her Pumpkin and Ricotta Ravioli!
Episode 3Simply Summer30 min
When Donna has friends over for dinner they have high expectations, she has a soufflé that delivers 'wow' without any of the work, followed by raspberry trifle made from sponge fingers and mascarpone... Donna's cheat recipes make life so simple.
Episode 4Mealtimes Made Easy min
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 5Fast Flavours30 min
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.