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Questions
Christmas Cake without Alcohol
Hi Lindsey
For medical reasons, my husband is now unable to have alcohol. I have always made your Classic Christmas Cake but am in need of an alternative this year. I still intend to marzipan and ice the cake, could you please recommend a recipe that will still taste as rich and delicious? He loves cherries and I have bought some Morello cherries hoping I can use these!
Many thanks
Making the Christmas Pudding later this year!
What is shortest time the original Christmas pudding takes to mature? Earliest I could make is first week in December. Also could I replace the nuts with either pecans or walnuts, I’m allergic to other nuts.
The Collection Books
Is Delia Collection Books part of the complete book?
Cooking a larger batch of Mincemeat
I have been making Delia's homemade Christmas mincemeat for years. This year I want to make double quantity. Do I need to adjust the cooking time or is it still 3 hours? I notice half quantity is 3 hours still. thank you
Baking small Italian Chocolate Christmas Cakes
I love the Italian Chocolate Xmas cake, if I make individual ones (to give as gifts) in 4-inch (10cm) cake tins can you advise how long to bake them & at what temperature, please?
Saving a recipe to favourites
Have forgotten how to add recipes to favourites - Help! Am trying to add Lasagne al Forno. Many thanks