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Steak Swap

Asked on 17 Apr 2019 by RoseV

would pepper steak recipe work with a filet steak instead of a sirloin steak

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Naked wedding rich fruitcake

Asked on 16 Apr 2019 by Vivien

Hi Lindsey
I am making my son's wedding cake bottom tier fruit cake using Delia Smith's classic recipe.
The bride wants a naked cake and the top 3 teirs will only be are to be various sponges.
The bottom fruit cake is to be sandwiched with a filling.
I said I could not slice a 12" round fruit cake to fill.

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The sauce for cheats braised beef in madeira!

Asked on 15 Apr 2019 by Stargazer

I love Delias (cheat) recipe for braised beef in madeira which used a fresh wild mushroom sauce which Waitrose no longer stock - neither do Tescos. This is my staple dinner party meal and I am desperate to find a good alternative sauce - HELP!!!!

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Getting ahead with Beef Wellington

Asked on 14 Apr 2019 by Annie

How long in advance can you prepare Beef Wellington?
Thanks

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Looking for a steamer...

Asked on 13 Apr 2019 by Jeff

I am having trouble finding a old fashioned steamer insert large enough to comfortable take a 2 pint pudding basin. All I’ve seen after months of looking are simply are not deep enough to fit the pudding in and put the lid on and allow room for slight rising. I was wondering what steamers are used for testing Delia’s recipes please and possible suppliers. Many Thanks!

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