Shop-bought coleslaw has put a lot of people off, which is a shame, because homemade is nothing like it. It is crisp, fresh and tangy, …
Delia Smith Cottage Pie with Leeks Recipe
Leeks and beef are old friends. Leeks have a sweetness that onions do not, and they melt down into something soft and silky when cooked …
Delia Smith Corned Beef Hash Recipe
Corned beef hash is cheap, cheerful and absolutely delicious. It is the sort of food that was made for using up leftover potatoes and a …
Delia Smith Chocolate Cake Recipe
A chocolate cake for a birthday, a celebration or simply a Sunday teatime should be tall, rich and generously filled, with a sponge that is …
Delia Smith Cauliflower Cheese Recipe
Cauliflower cheese is one of those dishes I could happily eat as a main course, never mind a side. Tender cauliflower in a thick, silky, …
Delia Smith Gooseberry Jam Recipe
Gooseberries are one of the great forgotten fruits of the British summer. They are sharp, green and a bit prickly to deal with, and most …
Delia Smith Cottage Pie with Cinnamon Recipe
It sounds like an odd thing to do, putting cinnamon in a cottage pie, and I was sceptical the first time I tried it. But …
Delia Smith Coq au Vin Recipe
Coq au vin is one of those dishes that sounds grand and is really just a good, honest chicken stew. Chicken pieces are braised slowly …
Delia Smith Chunky Green Salad Recipe
A green salad has a reputation for being the dull thing on the side of the plate, and I think that is entirely down to …
Delia Smith Cottage Pie Recipe
Cottage pie is probably the first proper family dinner I ever learned to cook, and I still make it all the time. A rich, savoury …