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English

The roast beef of old England is only half the story: at last the world has recognised that our native cuisine is well worth a detour. Tuck into crumbles, casseroles and cakes to see why!

 
 
A Mixed Grill with Apricot Barbecue GlazeServes 6

A Mixed Grill with Apricot Barbecue Glaze

Use whatever meats you like, and chicken: the most important element is this lovely tangy, fruity glaze that lifts a barbecue into another realm…

 
 
 Leek, Onion and Potato Soup Serves 4

Leek, Onion and Potato Soup

This is one of Delia's favourite soups and it's easy to see why! The ultimate in comfort soups, it also uses some of the cheapest vegetables around for luxury taste at a low price.

 
 
 Bacon, Leek and Potato Omelette Serves 2

Bacon, Leek and Potato Omelette

A bit like a British version of tortilla, this filling omelette is made with potatoes and bacon as well as eggs, offering a nutritious option for a cheap lunch or supper.

 
 
A Confit of Cranberries for serving with Game or DuckServes 4

A Confit of Cranberries for serving with Game or Duck

The title says it all and this jewel-like confit is the perfect foil for the richness of game or duck - you could also serve it with cheeses and cold cuts at Christmas as a change from your usual chutney.

 
 
 Christmas Easy: Perfect Mashed PotatoServes 4

Christmas Easy: Perfect Mashed Potato

No lumps or watery potato here: with Delia's help you will make perfect mash every time as long as you follow a few simple rules. Once you've mastered it, what could be better with your suppertime sausages?

 
 
A Summer Soup of Lettuce, Cucumber and PeasServes 4

A Summer Soup of Lettuce, Cucumber and Peas

Low-fat and lovely, this hot-weather soup will become a regular in your repertoire, especially if your garden is overflowing with home-grown produce…

 
 
A Confit of Redcurrants, Orange and MintServes 4

A Confit of Redcurrants, Orange and Mint

Perfect with lamb, this easy confit is a superb way to use up any gluts of redcurrants that may assail you during the summer!

 
 
A Classic Sponge Cake (with Passion-fruit Filling)Serves 8

A Classic Sponge Cake (with Passion-fruit Filling)

This sponge cake could also be made in a 7 inch (18 cm) tin (just use two eggs and 4 oz/110 g each of flour, sugar and butter). It can then be filled with jam and cream. And while the soft fruits of summer, when they're available, are perfect for fil

 
 
A Souffle Omelette with Three Cheeses and ChivesServes 1

A Souffle Omelette with Three Cheeses and Chives

Supper in five minutes? This speedy vegetarian soufflé omelette is so easy and is particularly appealing to those who are wary of making a standard soufflé in the oven.

 
 
 The Lean Shepherd's PieServes 4

The Lean Shepherd's Pie

This is one of the recipes, developed by Delia in conjunction with McCain, to give the Norwich players maximum potential for success in her fuel time plan.