Donna Hay: Baked pumpkin and bacon rissotto

Here's a great one pan dinner from Donna for a family mid-week meal. Switch in sweet potato if the cost is better. Serves 4–6. The ingredients cost approximately $3-4.50 per person....

23 July, 2026

Is frozen fruit and canned veg as healthy as fresh food?

Fruit and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and fibre. These support overall wellbeing and reduce the risk of illnesses, such as heart disease and some cancers. Canned are usually cheaper and longer-lasting than fresh produce....

16 July, 2026

Dessert recipe: Lemon Delicious Pudding for under $1 per serve

A warm, old-fashioned dessert that makes its own sauce Lemon Delicious is one of those clever old-fashioned puddings that feels more special than it looks on paper. It goes into the oven as one simple mixture, then bakes into a light, cakey lemon top with a...

25 June, 2026

Special Treat Bake: Pecan Pie with Cream or Yoghurt

This pecan pie is rich, sweet and nutty, so it’s best treated as a special-occasion dessert rather than an everyday budget bake. Pecans and maple syrup can be expensive, but you can make the recipe a little more family-friendly by using fewer whole pecans on top...

11 June, 2026

Recipe: Apple and Oat Crumble Dessert for under $2 per serve

A warm, easy pudding using pantry basics and any tired fruit in the bowl This is a good one for families because it feels like dessert, but it’s mostly fruit, oats and pantry staples. It is also forgiving — you can use apples, pears, frozen berries,...

04 June, 2026

Recipe: Chicken Drumstick Rice Bake Under $5.00 per serve

Chicken Drumstick Rice Bake: a budget family dinner that cooks in one dish Chicken drumsticks are often much cheaper than chicken breast, and because they cook on the bone, they add plenty of flavour without needing expensive extras. This simple rice bake is warm, filling and...

28 May, 2026

How to cook using ingredients too good to waste

Don’t throw it out! Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same time, writes Lauren Ball and Emily Burch, we throw away huge amounts of perfectly edible food every year. Australians are feeling the pressure of rising grocery prices. At the same...

28 May, 2026

Recipe: 20 Minute Thai Basil Chicken under $5 a serve

When the budget’s tight but you still want something fresh and satisfying, this Thai basil chicken delivers. It’s fast, flexible, and easy to bulk out with extra veg—perfect for busy weeknights....

07 May, 2026

Family recipe from Donna Hay: Balsamic Tomato Chicken Parma

Donna’s one-tray baked chicken layered with buffalo mozzarella, wrapped in prosciutto and roasted with balsamic and cherry tomatoes is a real favourite. It looks impressive, tastes incredible and the oven does most of the work for you. Ingredients ¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar 1...

26 February, 2026

Green Olive, Lemon and Oregano Labne (Donna Hay Entertaining Favourite)

Creamy, tangy and effortlessly elegant, this green olive, lemon and oregano labne* is a classic make-ahead starter from Donna Hay. Drained slowly for depth of flavour, then finished with warm oregano-infused olive oil, it’s perfect for grazing platters, long lunches or easy entertaining with flatbreads and...

05 February, 2026