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Lisa Donovan

Lisa Donovan is a food columnist for The New York Times Magazine. An award-winning writer and pastry chef, she has worked with some of the South’s most influential chefs. Lisa’s recipes and writing have also appeared in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, The Washington Post and other publications.

Recipes by Lisa Donovan

28 recipes

  • Baba au Rhum Savarin

    Baba au Rhum Savarin

    Lisa Donovan

    32 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    32

    5 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Biscuits

    Vegan Biscuits

    Lisa Donovan

    21 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    21

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Layer Cake

    Sweet Potato Layer Cake

    Lisa Donovan, Howard Conyers Jr., Hallie Conyers

    63 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    63

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pommes Dauphinoises (Creamy Potato Gratin)

    Pommes Dauphinoises (Creamy Potato Gratin)

    Lisa Donovan

    388 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    388

    1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Berry Quick Cake

    Lemon Berry Quick Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    343

    55 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple and Plum Croustade (Croustade aux Pommes et Prunes)

    Apple and Plum Croustade (Croustade aux Pommes et Prunes)

    Lisa Donovan, Kate Hill

    70 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    70

    5 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini and Fennel Salad

    Zucchini and Fennel Salad

    Lisa Donovan

    256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    256

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Pistachio Halvah Rice Krispies Treats

    Pistachio Halvah Rice Krispies Treats

    Lisa Donovan, Miro Uskokovic

    254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    254

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Lentil Salad

    French Lentil Salad

    Lisa Donovan

    2621 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,621

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

    Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    157

    2 hours 20 minutes

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  • Skillet Cornbread

    Skillet Cornbread

    Lisa Donovan, Pableaux Johnson

    283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    283

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Pudding Cups

    Chocolate Pudding Cups

    Lisa Donovan

    100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    100

    5 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pozole Verde

    Pozole Verde

    Lisa Donovan

    910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    910

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Biscochitos

    Biscochitos

    Lisa Donovan

    155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    155

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gâteau Nana

    Gâteau Nana

    Lisa Donovan, Melissa M. Martin

    150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    150

    1 3/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brioche

    Brioche

    Lisa Donovan

    121 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    121

    14 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stone Fruit Clafoutis

    Stone Fruit Clafoutis

    Lisa Donovan

    183 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    183

    About 11/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flour Tortillas With Honey and Butter

    Flour Tortillas With Honey and Butter

    Lisa Donovan

    113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    113

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Chess Pie

    Buttermilk Chess Pie

    Lisa Donovan

    274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    274

    4 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake

    Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    79 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    79

    6 hours (includes 1 hour soaking and 4 hours’ refrigeration)

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Layer Cake

    Strawberry Layer Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    189 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    189

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust

    Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust

    Lisa Donovan

    244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    244

    4 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Four-Layer Surprise

    Four-Layer Surprise

    Lisa Donovan

    740 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    740

    6 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla Citrus Soufflés

    Vanilla Citrus Soufflés

    Lisa Donovan

    211 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    211

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pimento Cheese Pie

    Pimento Cheese Pie

    Lisa Donovan

    221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    221

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pralines

    Pecan Pralines

    Lisa Donovan

    238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    238

    About 8 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cast Iron Orange Cake

    Cast Iron Orange Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    605 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    605

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Church Cake

    Chocolate Church Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    1902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,902

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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