Flavours

by Donna Hay

Donna Hay's fourth book is an intensive guide to awaken the eye, excite the palate and renew enthusiasm for cooking. Simple recipes and illustrative photographs combine to enliven the senses in a journey through a range of favourite flavours. Each chapter provides a comprehensive description of the ingredient itself - origins, varieties, usage and storage as well as offering an exciting array of contemporary no-fuss recipes for its use. Flavours included are vanilla, ginger, chilli, chocolate, basil and mint, cinnamon and spice, and salt and pepper.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

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Donna Hay is an Australian food stylist, author, and magazine editor. Her food, recipes and styling focuses on basic ingredients, simply prepared and beautifully photographed – hallmarks of her work which have set the benchmark for food publishing worldwide and inspired a whole new generation of cooks.

Reviews

[Barbara Curiosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book opened a whole new way of combining flavors, ... Australian cuisine is totally different from our old world flavors, because any ingredient, you might imagine, grows in the "country" ( a continent... but still the country).... and the modern australian cuisine is an enticing mix of ingredients and flavors, as we know them from "classic" cuisine....

Donna hay has chosen wonderful combinations( I loved the potato curry)... of ngredients and spices.... I can recommend this book even to beginners, because it is so well explained

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I use this book a lot. When you just feel like something lemony or something with ginger or with basil or mint, you can grab this book and find a savoury or sweet dish to satisfy that longing. Had the chicken in coconut and basil broth this week and it was ready in no time and delicious. A go to book.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have about 40 cookbooks and I suppose this is not a great many however, it is enough for me to think if I really really want this cookbook. I did. I love it, especially the tips on using spare product.

[Paige · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, so sorting the book's chapters by flavor rather than type of food is a little gimmicky. But I've found it makes it a little more user-firendly; after all, when I want to make some food, I do think, "I want something lemony (or spicy, or choclatey, or...)" and this book is perfect for those moments. Plus, it has some genuinely original, "why didn't I think of that", terrifically simple ideas that I love. For example, and alternative to maply syrup that I used last week for a crepe-buffet brunch: vanilla syrup. Seeds of 1 vanilla bean + water + sugar + boiling = yum. I want to be Donna Hay!

I should note for merely reference purposes that the chapters are Lemon & Lime, Chocolate, Mint & Basil, Salt & Pepper, Cinnamon & Spice, Vanilla, Ginger & Chili, and Garlic & Onion. Although some of these chapters obviously are all or mostly all sweet or savory (none of that ridiculous chocolate pasta stuff here), there is a really nice balance between the two overall.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first Donna Hay book I purchased back in 2001 and still a favorite. Divided by featured ingredient (lime, ginger, vanilla, etc.) with recipes, quick ideas/tips and styling ideas and the gorgeous food photos that Donna Hay does so well.

On the blog I have featured the Prawn & Ginger Dumplings: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20... and the Seared Tuna with Lime Crust: http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...

Both recipes were fast, easy and full of flavor.

[Serge Pierro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had recently become aware of Donna Hay via a food styling book, and it stated that she was at the forefront of a style considered "The Australian Look". Hay has surrounded herself with able photographers to shoot this "clean look". Petrina Tinslay's photography throughout this book is very nice and many of the shots have full pages devoted to them. The text and accompanying recipes are also nice.

[Lynelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

an amazing cookbook, gorgeous photography, useful layout, yummy recipes. Good for yourself or lovely as a gift.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous photographs, great-sounding bean dip recipe!

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful photography and multiple ideas for each ingredient.

[Ilana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of inspiring recipes: http://boiledwords.blogspot.de/2013/1...

[MissJi · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite cookbook!