Delia and Lindsey I have a question regarding tins for mince pies what tin does delia recommend as I am a little stuck as I’ve tried various ones over the years but can never find the right tin for th ...

I have made the Italian Christmas chocolate cake but parts of it are falling apart. It feels as if there was not enough fluid in the recipe but ai followed it to the letter. I want to make it again as ...

Hello, The person I bought your Silverwood Baking Set for has just made your flapjack recipe using the recommended tin and liner. The flapjacks were quite sticky and they had a few problems getting ...

Hallo again Lindsey I’d like to make Delia’s stollen but adding Dutch stollen spice as I am Dutch. How much do you think would be suitable? It’s a mixture including mace, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Be ...

I am in the process of making the easy white loaf. The recipe asks for 3/4 teaspoon of easy bake yeast, is this correct, as the other recipes that I have used seem to ask for a lot more. Normally in ...

Hello Lindsey, I’ve been making Delia’s famous chocolate torte for years. This year our granddaughter is coming for Christmas but unfortunately she has a nut allergy. Can you suggest an alternative ...

I made Delia’s Christmas mincemeat recipe with substitutes. I removed almonds and replaced with dried cranberries, and used dark rum instead of brandy. I did use suet and not veg suet. Apart from that ...

We have followed the Christmas pudding recipe on pages 536-538 of the 1991 Delia Smith’s complete illustrated cookery course. We covered the finished mixture & put it in the fridge overnight but were ...

Hello Lindsey. I'm making Delia's Traditional English Trifle for a friend and as the party includes children I would prefer to make it without alcohol. What can I use to soak the sponges? Also I'm ...

Hello, We do not have a tested recipe for this method, but I would cook it in a loaf tin lined with streaky bacon (or a shallower baking dish if you prefer) that you wrap around the stuffing when the ...

Our feature pages are full of in-depth information. Read Delia’s Travels at Table where she delves into the stories behind some of the most well known ingredients we use in everyday cooking, from ...

Our cake for this week makes a lovely dessert cake for the festive season. First make the base, then once cooled, spread the chestnut filling over the top and roll into the shape of a log. No need to ...