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The Instant Cook

By Donna Hay
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i>The Instant Cook by Donna Hay is a captivating cookbook filled with quick, delicious recipes designed for speed and simplicity in the kitchen. The book offers an array of easy-to-follow dishes that combine fresh ingredients with time-saving techniques meant for both novice and experienced cooks. With its beautifully presented recipes, it's perfect for those seeking to make everyday meals both effortlessly and efficiently.
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If you enjoy cooking but are pressed for time, this book offers quick and easy recipes that don't compromise on flavour. With a focus on simplicity and efficiency, it might appeal to those interested in creating delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

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The Instant Cook

Showcasing fuss-free recipes, Donna's trademark modern photography and styling - plus her tips on how to get the best results out of whatever you're making - this is the book to turn to when asked "what's for dinner?".

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Showcasing fuss-free recipes, Donna's trademark modern photography and styling—plus her tips on how to get the best results out of whatever you're making—this is the book to turn to when asked what's for dinner?

Whether you need to whip up busy midweek fare for a famished family or present something chic and easy for a casual weekend dinner with friends, time is on your side with Donna Hay's moreish collection of over 190 inspiring recipes.

Donna gives her readers the know-how and confidence to create great meals that are filling and substantial at short notice: soup; salads; pasta; rice and noodles; chicken; meat; fish and seafood; vegetables; sweets.

Each chapter also includes a new feature, in which Donna shows you one essential sauce or dish with three very clever twists for you to then create three very fresh and original meals.

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The Instant Cook by Donna Hay is praised for its combination of simplicity and elegance in recipes, appealing to both beginners and experienced cooks. Reviewers highlight the beautiful photography and clear, concise instructions that make quick cooking both enjoyable and achievable. Many appreciate the focus on fresh ingredients and the variety of cuisines represented, noting that the book is a valuable resource for crafting flavourful meals with minimal effort.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732289379

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 1106g

Pages: 192

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Donna Hay Non-Fiction

About the Author

Donna Hay is Australia's favourite and most trusted home cook, a household name, and an international food-publishing phenomenon. Donna's 27 books have sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, been translated into 10 different languages, and her television cooking shows have brought her signature style to life for viewers in more than 14 countries. In Australia, her recent books have dominated the bestseller charts, with Fresh and Light (2012) selling 202,000, The New Classics (2013) selling 160,000, Life in Balance (2015) selling 114,000 and Basics to Brilliance (2016) selling 106,000 copies to date. Her food range is stocked in supermarkets nationally. She is also the working mum of two beautiful boys.

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