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Picnic Recipes
The weather forecast's good so why not rustle up some of Delia's pukka picnic food and head for the great outdoors?
Southern Fried Chicken
Children, in particular, seem to enjoy fried chicken and at least if it's home-made, you know what's in it! This easy recipe is bound to become a family favourite.
Serves 4 as a main courseKipper Quiche
A less frugal version of this can be made for a special occasion by substituting 1/2 pint (275ml) cream for the milk.
Serves 4 as a main courseTomato and Anchovy Quiche
This has a lovely Mediterranean flavour and tastes very good eaten out of doors on a hot summer's day.
Serves 12 as part of a buffetCurried Chicken Salad
This is unbelievably easy if you buy ready-cooked chicken. Thinking ahead, too, it's also a great recipe for leftover turkey on Boxing Day.
Serves 6-8The Fastest Blackberry and Apple Tart
Maybe the speediest dessert ever, this luscious tart combines hedgerow berries and Bramley apples in a classic pairing that will have you asking for second helpings!
Serves 4Charred Onion and Swiss Cheese Tart
Mmmm…a wonderful combination of fried charred onions, Parmesan cheese pastry and Gruyere cheese in the filling give this scrummy tart the edge.
Serves 6Three Onion Tart
A new take on a retro classic, this gorgeous tart is full of flavour, with onions, Parmesan cheese and crème fraiche providing plenty of creaminess.
Serves 6Asparagus, Cheese and Egg Tartlets
These delightful tartlets contain a combination of melted cheese, lightly sautéed asparagus tips and whole, lightly baked eggs. They are simple to prepare and just need popping into the oven 12-15 minutes before they are served. Vegetarians might lik
Serves 4-6Pesto Rice Salad
This salad can be served warm as a first course and it's extremely good as an accompaniment to fish or chicken main course dishes. Served cold it makes a lovely addition to a selection of salads for a buffet. If you can get Pecorino Romano for the pe
Makes about 28Tiny Cheese, Onion and Olive Scones
These are so moreish that I don't think your guests could possibly survive on just one. They are simple to make and freeze superbly once cooked, provided you defrost and re-heat them in a hot oven for about 4 minutes before serving. If you're making
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