The Australian Women's Weekly

DONNA HAY’S fuss-free food

A great meatball should be well-flavoured enough to fit any occasion at a moment’s notice – from a hearty pasta to a drinks platter for when friends drop by.

Donna’s note

“The punchy flavours of maple and teriyaki are best matched with a firm, robust-flavoured fish like salmon. Ocean trout and kingfish stand up well, too. But as always, feel free to try it with whatever is fresh, sustainable and local to you.”

Minted lamb, eggplant and feta pie

SERVES 4

3 x 350g medium eggplants, thinly sliced into rounds
500g lamb mince (good quality lean mince)
1 cup (70g) fresh wholemeal
breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ cup (4g) chopped mint leaves,

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