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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

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

    39

    5 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Biscuits

    Vegan Biscuits

    Lisa Donovan

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

    25

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Layer Cake

    Sweet Potato Layer Cake

    Lisa Donovan, Howard Conyers Jr., Hallie Conyers

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

    68

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pommes Dauphinoises (Creamy Potato Gratin)

    Pommes Dauphinoises (Creamy Potato Gratin)

    Lisa Donovan

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

    451

    1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Berry Quick Cake

    Lemon Berry Quick Cake

    Lisa Donovan

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

    505

    55 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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

    Apple and Plum Croustade (Croustade aux Pommes et Prunes)

    Lisa Donovan, Kate Hill

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

    72

    5 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini and Fennel Salad

    Zucchini and Fennel Salad

    Lisa Donovan

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

    337

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Halvah Rice Krispies Treats

    Pistachio Halvah Rice Krispies Treats

    Lisa Donovan, Miro Uskokovic

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

    310

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Lentil Salad

    French Lentil Salad

    Lisa Donovan

    3872 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,872

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

    Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake

    Lisa Donovan

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

    196

    2 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Cornbread

    Skillet Cornbread

    Lisa Donovan, Pableaux Johnson

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

    384

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Pudding Cups

    Chocolate Pudding Cups

    Lisa Donovan

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

    118

    5 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pozole Verde

    Pozole Verde

    Lisa Donovan

    1190 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,190

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Biscochitos

    Biscochitos

    Lisa Donovan

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

    159

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gâteau Nana

    Gâteau Nana

    Lisa Donovan, Melissa M. Martin

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

    162

    1 3/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brioche

    Brioche

    Lisa Donovan

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

    137

    14 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stone Fruit Clafoutis

    Stone Fruit Clafoutis

    Lisa Donovan

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

    194

    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

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

    123

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Chess Pie

    Buttermilk Chess Pie

    Lisa Donovan

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

    281

    4 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake

    Buttermilk Tres Leches Cake

    Lisa Donovan

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

    82

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Layer Cake

    Strawberry Layer Cake

    Lisa Donovan

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

    200

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust

    Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust

    Lisa Donovan

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

    253

    4 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Four-Layer Surprise

    Four-Layer Surprise

    Lisa Donovan

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

    745

    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

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

    222

    3 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pralines

    Pecan Pralines

    Lisa Donovan

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

    244

    About 8 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cast Iron Orange Cake

    Cast Iron Orange Cake

    Lisa Donovan

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

    615

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Church Cake

    Chocolate Church Cake

    Lisa Donovan

    1908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,908

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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