Béarnaise has a reputation for being one of the trickier sauces to master, and I understand exactly why — it’s essentially an emulsion held together …
Delia Smith Blackberry and Apple Crumble Recipe
Blackberry and apple is one of those combinations that feels like it belongs entirely to autumn, and this crumble makes the absolute most of both. …
Delia Smith Beef Wellington Recipe
Beef Wellington has a reputation for being intimidating, and I understand exactly why — a whole fillet of beef, wrapped in pastry, that needs to …
Delia Smith Boiled Eggs Recipe
It seems almost too simple to need a recipe, and yet boiled eggs are one of the things people get wrong more often than almost …
Delia Smith Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Stroganoff has a wonderful reputation for feeling far more special than the effort it actually takes, and that reputation is entirely deserved. Unlike a long, …
Delia Smith Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread is one of those bakes that genuinely improves the riper and more unappealing your bananas look, which makes it one of the most …
Delia Smith Beef in Beer Recipe
There’s a particular richness that beer brings to a braise, deeper and slightly more bitter-sweet than wine, and it makes this one of my favourite …
Delia Smith Black Forest Gateau Recipe
There’s something wonderfully theatrical about a proper Black Forest gateau, with its layers of dark chocolate sponge, boozy cherries and clouds of whipped cream, finished …
Delia Smith Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
A good blue cheese dressing should be rich and properly tangy, with actual pieces of cheese running through it rather than just a hint of …
Delia Smith Beef Stew Recipe
There’s nothing complicated about a good beef stew, and that’s exactly its appeal. This is the meal I turn to on the coldest, greyest days, …