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Personal preference reigns here. I love Greek mountain honey, which stretches as you lift it on the spoon – it never seems too sweet, but is full of fragrance with caramel overtones. That said, whichever honey you prefer, it’s a storecupboard must.
For a quick snack, spread with good butter on freshly baked bread or spoon over thick Greek yoghurt.
Serves 4Marinated Chicken with Honey and Ginger served with Mango and Sultana Salsa and Saffron-roasted Potatoes
Limes, honey, mangoes, chilli and ginger do wonders for the humble chicken in this light and healthy supper dish, served with gorgeous golden saffron potatoes.
Serves 4Di's Red Pepper Relish
A holiday in Provence inspired Delia to borrow this recipe from her good friend, Di. Easy to make, it's packed with pepper flavour and is ideal with cold cuts and cheese.
Makes 2 small loavesSticky Malt Loaf
Like so many other cakes, taste this one and we guarantee you'll never buy another malt loaf again, proof that home-made is almost always better. It's easier than you might think, too.
Makes 1 loafBara Brith
This classic yeasty, fruity tea bread is traditional in Wales. During her Welsh childhood, Delia remembers it being spread with lots of butter at teatime. Easy and cheap to make, it keeps well and is a real treat.
Serves 6 as a starter or 4 as a main courseMarinated Chicken Satay with Peanut Satay Sauce
Anyone who's been to Thailand will be familiar with lovely chicken satay, served with spicy peanut sauce. Delia's version is quick, easy and extremely tasty.
