Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance
TV Show · Reality

In our first episode, Donna shares her secrets to making the perfect pork belly with the ultimate crackling, together with the lightest crispiest tempura batter and her best-ever recipe for the most amazing chocolate chip cookies.

2016 · 25m
Starring Donna Hay

Season 1

  • Pork Belly
    EPISODE 1
    Pork Belly
    Donna shares her own tips for making a perfect pork belly with crispy crackling. Plus, some very tasty and simple chocolate chip cookies, that she then turns into a stunning dessert.
    24m
  • Beef Brisket
    EPISODE 2
    Beef Brisket
    Donna reveals how she makes a slow-cooked brisket that is melt-in-the-mouth tender. Plus, the easiest way to make a fluffy meringue that can be used as a base for many recipes.
    23m
  • Fried Chicken
    EPISODE 3
    Fried Chicken
    Donna makes some simple and elegant prawn dumplings, along with roasted summer fruits. She also shares her secrets for the best fried chicken recipe ever.
    23m
  • Chocolate Brownie
    EPISODE 4
    Chocolate Brownie
    Donna makes a tasty mince recipe that can be adapted several ways, and some decadent chocolate brownies. Plus, some fail-proof tips for soft and comforting ricotta gnocchi.
    24m
  • Sponge Cake
    EPISODE 5
    Sponge Cake
    Donna reveals how to create the lightest and best sponge cake ever; some tips for cooking a juicy rump steak to perfection; a simple Thai curry paste that will make any meal a masterpiece.
    24m
  • Sticky Pork Ribs
    EPISODE 6
    Sticky Pork Ribs
    Donna offers an easy method for making sticky pork ribs, along with an impressive Asian-style poached chicken. To finish off, Donna makes a delicious chocolate fudge cake, and shows how to put some easy twists on these classics.
    24m

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Cast & Crew

  • Donna Hay
    Host

About

Donna Hay: Basics to Brilliance

Reality

In our first episode, Donna shares her secrets to making the perfect pork belly with the ultimate crackling, together with the lightest crispiest tempura batter and her best-ever recipe for the most amazing chocolate chip cookies.

Information

Studio
LFFDANZ
Released
2016
Rated
G
© 2016 Foxtel Management Pty Limited/Donna Hay Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Cape Verde
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  • Ghana
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  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
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