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The Delia Online Cookery School: Delia’s recipe for Ragu Bolognese in this collection makes 8 portions and you can watch how to make it in our video. Just click the image to play.

Parmesan Twists

These are a doddle to make and can be served plain with Parmesan, as in the picture, or with seeds, chopped...

These are a doddle to make and can be served plain with Parmesan, as in the picture, or with seeds, chopped anchovy or a mixture of them all. Just perfect for servi...

12 minutes - 15 minutes

to cook

Peach Wine Jellies

Now that there are several peach-flavoured sparkling wines on the market, they can be made into lovely jell...

Now that there are several peach-flavoured sparkling wines on the market, they can be made into lovely jellies that retain some of the bubble and sparkle of the wine. ...

Pecan Shortbreads with Raspberries

If you like classic crème pâtissière (French pastry cream) but have no time to make it, a combination of re...

If you like classic crème pâtissière (French pastry cream) but have no time to make it, a combination of ready-made custard and crème fraîche makes a lovely alternativ...

Pistachio Ice Cream

This is so many people's favourite ice cream – pale green and fragrant, with lovely bits of frozen pistachi...

This is so many people's favourite ice cream – pale green and fragrant, with lovely bits of frozen pistachio to bite into. Lovely on its own or served with Pistachi...

Pistachio Sables

This recipe was kindly given to me by the Head Pastry Chef, Mark Mitson, at The Blakeney Hotel in Norfolk, ...

This recipe was kindly given to me by the Head Pastry Chef, Mark Mitson, at The Blakeney Hotel in Norfolk, where they are served in the bar with drinks, but only if yo...

13 minutes - 13 minutes

to cook

Pears in Chocolate

This recipe was first published in the Evening Standard for Christmas in 1985 as an alternative to Traditio...

This recipe was first published in the Evening Standard for Christmas in 1985 as an alternative to Traditional Christmas Pudding. It is special (of course) and attr...

Ragu Bolognese

Fill up your freezer with Delia's Ragu Bolonese. You can also watch how to make it in our Cookery School...

Fill up your freezer with Delia's Ragu Bolonese. You can also watch how to make it in our Cookery School Video, just click the image to play.

3 hours

to cook

Roast Goose with Stuffing

Here's another superb way to serve goose. If you haven't made the Spiced Pickled Pears well in adva...

Here's another superb way to serve goose. If you haven't made the Spiced Pickled Pears well in advance fear not - they are almost as good served straightaway a...

Roast Pork with Stuffed Apples

Buy the pork a couple of days before you need to cook it, remove any plastic wrap, put it on a plate immedi...

Buy the pork a couple of days before you need to cook it, remove any plastic wrap, put it on a plate immediately and dry it as thoroughly as possible with absorbent ki...

2 hours 50 minutes

to cook

Salmon Fishcakes

The thing to remember here is that good-quality tinned salmon makes better fishcakes than fresh, so don't b...

The thing to remember here is that good-quality tinned salmon makes better fishcakes than fresh, so don't be tempted to cook some salmon just for this. The Delia On...

16 minutes

to cook

Salmon Steaks with Creme Fraiche Sauce

If you want to serve something really special for a summer dinner party that leaves you utterly free from a...

If you want to serve something really special for a summer dinner party that leaves you utterly free from any hassle, this cold salmon dish fits the bill perfectly. ...

Salt-crusted Mini Baked Potatoes

These are excellent to serve at a buffet, as they are so much easier to deal with than the unwieldy large j...

These are excellent to serve at a buffet, as they are so much easier to deal with than the unwieldy large jacket potatoes. The topping can vary, and for those with ...

1 hour

to cook

Vegetarian

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Quite simply the easiest pâté I've ever made. All the ingredients are placed together in the bowl of the...

Quite simply the easiest pâté I've ever made. All the ingredients are placed together in the bowl of the processor, then one little whiz and it's made! It also has ...

Spiced Brown Rice Salad

This is very colourful, with nuts and seeds giving lots of crunchy texture. The added plus is that it ca...

This is very colourful, with nuts and seeds giving lots of crunchy texture. The added plus is that it can be made well in advance and no last-minute attention. Just...

40 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Spiced Lamb Koftas in Tomato Sauce

This is a great buffet recipe, but it's also extremely good for smaller numbers - cut all the ingredients b...

This is a great buffet recipe, but it's also extremely good for smaller numbers - cut all the ingredients by a third and it will serve four. Spiced lamb Koftas Brai...

1 hour

to cook

Strawberry Ice Cream with Sweet Salsa

The addition of balsamic vinegar to dairy products such as cream and ice cream tempers the richness and add...

The addition of balsamic vinegar to dairy products such as cream and ice cream tempers the richness and adds a subtle flavour. Couple this with its affinity with st...

Vegetarian

Summer Crudités with Three Dips

This is a real celebration of summer – young, fresh salads and crisp vegetables served with three well-flav...

This is a real celebration of summer – young, fresh salads and crisp vegetables served with three well-flavoured dips. The Delia Online Cookery School: Watch how to...

Vegetarian

The Famous Truffle Torte

Yes, this is the one where the nation ran out of liquid glucose, because of (it has to be admitted) the pow...

Yes, this is the one where the nation ran out of liquid glucose, because of (it has to be admitted) the power of television. It has been much copied over the years,...

Apple Pie with a Cheddar Crust

This is a huge family apple pie, which I often call 'More Apple Than Pie' as it has four pounds of apples i...

This is a huge family apple pie, which I often call 'More Apple Than Pie' as it has four pounds of apples in it. Putting Cheddar in the crust gives it a lovely cris...

55 minutes

to cook

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

This is a recipe I have been cooking for years. It's great because it can be made a day or two bef...

This is a recipe I have been cooking for years. It's great because it can be made a day or two before and gently reheated with no last-minute bother. It...

2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Traditional Roast Turkey

Cooking a turkey for the first time at Christmas, when in-laws and other guests are probably milling around...

Cooking a turkey for the first time at Christmas, when in-laws and other guests are probably milling around, can be quite a traumatic experience. I think the secret...

3 hours 40 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes

to cook

White Rice Krispie Cakes

This recipe is so dead easy that anyone from 5 to 105 can knock off a batch of these little cakes in no tim...

This recipe is so dead easy that anyone from 5 to 105 can knock off a batch of these little cakes in no time at all. I’ve always found them to be a hit with childre...

Girdle Cakes

Unlike oven-baked scones, girdle cakes are cut quite thin and cooked on top of the stove. Traditionally ...

Unlike oven-baked scones, girdle cakes are cut quite thin and cooked on top of the stove. Traditionally cooked on a heavy iron girdle, we can now make them in a thi...

6 minutes

to cook

Large servings

Parmesan Twists

Peach Wine Jellies

Pecan Shortbreads with Raspberries

Pistachio Ice Cream

Pistachio Sables

Pears in Chocolate

Ragu Bolognese

Roast Goose with Stuffing

Roast Pork with Stuffed Apples

Salmon Fishcakes

Salmon Steaks with Creme Fraiche Sauce

Salt-crusted Mini Baked Potatoes

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Spiced Brown Rice Salad

Spiced Lamb Koftas in Tomato Sauce

Strawberry Ice Cream with Sweet Salsa

Summer Crudités with Three Dips

The Famous Truffle Torte

Apple Pie with a Cheddar Crust

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Traditional Roast Turkey

White Rice Krispie Cakes

Girdle Cakes

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