Autumn
The months between summer and Christmas yield some fantastic ingredients such as root veg, mushrooms, figs and game. Delia's recipes make the most of autumnal highlights.
Serves 2Linguine with Sardines, Chilli and Capers
A wonderful storecupboard recipe this one - just pasta, canned sardines, chilli and capers combined to make a fast and satisfying supper dish.
Serves 4A Short-cut Chicken Cacciatora
Have you discovered Heinz Tomato Frito yet? If not, seek it out as it provides the basis of the rich tomato sauce in this lovely recipe and is definitely a Delia favourite!
Serves 2A Fricassee of Eggs with Spinach and Fiorentina Sauce
Good-quality fresh sauces are a boon for the busy cook. In this lovely vegetarian recipe Delia combines a spinach and cheese sauce with freshly cooked eggs and leafy spinach for a meat-free treat.
Serves 4Alex MacKay’s Cheats’ Sea Bream with Artichokes, Tapenade and Tomatoes
Alex Mackay, the talented chef who runs the food and wine workshops at Norwich City FC, has created a sumptuous Mediterranean fish recipe full of flavour that relies on a few cheat ingredients for speed and ease.
Serves 6A 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…
Serves 6A Compote of Figs in Marsala Wine with Mascarpone Mousse
Elegant and autumnal, this dessert would go down well at the end of a special meal and is simplicity itself to make. Of course, you can use the mascarpone mousse in other recipes too - a great addition to your repertoire!
Serves 4Christmas 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?
Serves 4A 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!
Serves 8A 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
Serves 4The 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.
