Souffle
Souffles do have an unfounded reputation for being difficult but in fact as long as you don't open the oven door they couldn't be easier. And if you don't believe it, why not make Delia's twice-baked souffles, designed for souffle scaredy cats?
Serves 4Courgette Souffle
This makes a filling and enjoyable meal for 4 from a few cheap ingredients - even more so if you grow your own courgettes and have a glut to use up. Add fresh herbs, eggs and parmesan-style cheese for a wonderful vegetarian recipe.
Serves 1Cashel Blue Souffle Omelette
Souffled omelettes are a great way of making a plain omelette really special and the addition of Cashel Blue - or, indeed any tangy, blue cheese - will give you a supper dish for one that's out of this world. Serve with a tomato salad.
Serves 6Hot Chocolate Rum Soufflé with Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate lovers will think they've died and gone to heaven if you serve them this sumptuous souffle. And souffle makers will be pleased to hear that, even if it sinks a little, this dessert will still be fabulous.
Serves 4Hot Lemon Curd Souffles
Another souffle recipe that is perfect for entertaining as it doesn't collapse, allowing you time to get the dessert on to the table. The hot lemon curd is a revelation!
Serves 1Cheese and Spinach Souffle Omelette
Don't let the word souffle put you off: this omelette is very reliable and, even though it may look difficult, it always works out well in the end.
Serves 6Iced Apple Soufflé with Caramelised Apple
A truly impressive dessert, you can ring the changes and use different fruits according to the season. This is a lovely option for autumn and winter.
Serves 6Christmas Mincemeat Souffles
One of Delia's favourite Christmas desserts! But don't panic - unlike some souffles these won't fall flat and will elicit murmurs of appreciation as you serve them.
Serves 1A 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.
Serves 4 as a light lunch with a green salad; or 6-8 as a starterBroccoli Souffle with Three Cheeses
Soufflés are really something. Sublimely soft, foaming masses of egginess that rise to lofty heights and never fail to delight all who see and all who taste. I know rumour has it that soufflés are difficult, temperamental and can fall flat on you, an
Serves 6-8Fallen Chocolate Souffle with Armagnac Prunes
This is the recipe for all those who daren't attempt a souffle: it's supposed to sink! You can freeze both the souffle and sauce and, if you prefer, use port or amaretto instead of French-inspired Armagnac for the prunes.
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