Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

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  • Parmesan wafer salad (page 14)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Salads; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Parmesan cheese; rocket; goat cheese; balsamic vinegar; red-skinned apples
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  • Veal with olives and pine nuts (page 14)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Main course; Entertaining & parties; Italian
    • Ingredients: parsley; toasted pine nuts; pitted black olives; veal schnitzels
    • Accompaniments: Crispy roast potatoes
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  • Crispy roast potatoes (page 14)

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  • Roasted peach bruschetta (page 14)

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    • Categories: Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Italian
    • Ingredients: peaches; wood-fired bread; caster sugar
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  • Sesame salt sugar snap peas (page 18)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Asian; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: sugar snap peas; sesame oil; lemons; toasted sesame seeds; sea salt
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  • Wok-fried salt and pepper chicken (page 18)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Stir-fries; Main course; Entertaining & parties; Asian
    • Ingredients: broccolini; flaked sea salt; Szechuan peppercorns; red chillies; Chinese five-spice powder; chicken breast fillets
    • Accompaniments: Peanut and coriander noodles
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  • Peanut and coriander noodles (page 18)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Stir-fries; Pasta, doughs & sauces; Side dish; Entertaining & parties; Asian
    • Ingredients: fish sauce; rice noodles; fresh ginger; limes; mint; roasted unsalted peanuts; long red chillies; green onions; coriander leaves
    • Accompaniments: Wok-fried salt and pepper chicken
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  • Coconut and lime ice-cream sandwiches (page 18)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Asian
    • Ingredients: limes; vanilla bean ice cream; sweet biscuits; toasted coconut flakes
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  • Asparagus with simple lemon Hollandaise sauce (page 22)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Sauces, general; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; French; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: lemons; asparagus; rocket; butter; egg yolks
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  • Garlic butter steaks (page 22)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Sauces for meat; Main course; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: butter; garlic; flat mushrooms; sirloin steaks; baby spinach
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  • Molten chocolate cakes (page 22)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Cakes, small; Quick / easy; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: dark chocolate; raspberries; almond meal; egg whites
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  • Haloumi in vine leaves (page 26)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: rocket; vine leaves in brine; oregano; lemons; oxheart tomatoes; haloumi cheese
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  • Chilli, garlic and lemon chicken (page 26)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Main course; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: sage; green beans; garlic; lemons; salted capers; red chillies; chicken breast fillets
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  • Ice-cream tiramisu (page 26)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Italian
    • Ingredients: sponge fingers; coffee liqueur; espresso; vanilla bean ice cream; milk chocolate flakes
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  • Seared fetta salad (page 30)

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    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Entertaining & parties; Greek; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cucumbers; tomatoes; parsley; fetta cheese; lemons
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  • Oregano roast lamb (page 30)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Main course; Entertaining & parties; Greek
    • Ingredients: lamb backstrap; honey; Dijon mustard; oregano
    • Accompaniments: Dill potatoes
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  • Dill potatoes (page 30)

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    • Categories: Side dish; Entertaining & parties; Greek; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: red onions; dill; parsley; kipfler potatoes
    • Accompaniments: Oregano roast lamb
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  • Lemon yoghurt panna cotta (page 30)

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    • Categories: Mousses, trifles, custards & creams; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Greek; Italian
    • Ingredients: single cream; blueberries; lemons; powdered gelatine; natural yoghurt
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  • Peaches wrapped in prosciutto (page 34)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Appetizers / starters; Entertaining & parties; Summer
    • Ingredients: peaches; prosciutto; rocket; balsamic vinegar
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  • Lemon, ricotta and pea pasta (page 34)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Main course; Entertaining & parties; Summer; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: pappardelle pasta; peas; mint; ricotta cheese; Parmesan cheese; lemons
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  • Strawberry shortcakes (page 34)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Mousses, trifles, custards & creams; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Summer
    • Ingredients: strawberries; mascarpone cheese; single cream; caster sugar; shortbread biscuits
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  • Affogato flavours (page 36)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Entertaining & parties; Italian
    • Ingredients: vanilla ice cream; espresso
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  • Sweet centre (page 36)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Quick / easy; Dessert; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: ice cream; brioche buns
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  • Ice-cream bar (page 37)

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    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: ice cream of your choice; chocolate-covered honeycomb; chocolate-covered malted milk balls; chocolate-covered coconut candy bars; chocolate fudge sauce; toasted nuts of your choice
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  • After-dinner mint (page 37)

    from Instant Entertaining Instant Entertaining by Donna Hay

    • Categories: Ice cream & frozen desserts; Dessert; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: cream-filled chocolate biscuits; vanilla ice cream; hard-boiled peppermint sweets
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  • ISBN 10 0061236268
  • ISBN 13 9780061236266
  • Published Dec 05 2006
  • Format Hardcover
  • Language English
  • Countries Australia
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
  • Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Publishers Text

Entertaining doesn't have to be stressful. It should be fun and fuss-free. Which is why Donna Hay has put together this collection of simple menus for truly instant entertaining. So no matter what the occasion, entertaining has just become a whole lot easier.

One of today's most influential food writers tells you all you need to know about entertaining. Following the worldwide success of her last book, The Instant Cook, Donna Hay brings you fresh, easy-to-follow recipes and clever styling ideas for entertaining family and friends. From an impromptu weeknight dinner for two to a celebration for twelve, Instant Entertaining is everything you need to make your occasion an instant success. It is beautifully photographed in the style for which Donna has become known worldwide.

Donna Hay has become an inspiration to American cooks. Her recipes are renowned for their fresh modern flavors, stylish presentation, ease of preparation and readily available ingredients. Her style has become a benchmark for contemporary recipes and cookbooks. She has garnered a passionate global following for her approach to food, giving home cooks the confidence to cook with instinct and style.

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