Lunch and Snacks

Delia's recipes for a quick lunch or a light snack

Mexican Enchiladas

What are enchiladas? Well, they're Mexican wheat-flour pancakes that can be spread with some spicy salsa...

What are enchiladas? Well, they're Mexican wheat-flour pancakes that can be spread with some spicy salsa and stuffed with almost anything you have handy – in this c...

25 minutes - 30 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Alpine Eggs

Did you know that Delia has been showing us how to cook for over 40 years? Proof that Delia's recipes ar...

Did you know that Delia has been showing us how to cook for over 40 years? Proof that Delia's recipes are timeless is this easy supper dish, her very first televise...

12 minutes - 15 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Asparagus with Lemon Butter Crumbs

This is just to ring the changes from plain melted butter and the crumbs add a lovely crunchy texture.

5 minutes - 6 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Baked Aubergines

Aubergines done like this go extremely well with lamb, or they’re good on their own as a lunchtime dish wit...

Aubergines done like this go extremely well with lamb, or they’re good on their own as a lunchtime dish with lots of fresh bread and perhaps a green salad. Vegetari...

30 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Carrot and Leek Soup

This makes a nice change from the more usual Leek and Potato Soup, provided of course the carrots are not t...

This makes a nice change from the more usual Leek and Potato Soup, provided of course the carrots are not too expensive.

20 minutes

to cook

Carrot and Tarragon Soup

This is a delicious, summery soup, but it can be made in the winter with two finely chopped leeks instead o...

This is a delicious, summery soup, but it can be made in the winter with two finely chopped leeks instead of the lettuce leaves. Don't be tempted to use stock, as t...

25 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Cauliflower Soup

As cauliflowers are available all the year round and prices tend to fluctuate enormously, this soup is only...

As cauliflowers are available all the year round and prices tend to fluctuate enormously, this soup is only really economical when the price is right

10 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Chilli Eggs with Grilled Peppers

Here is a snack meal that comes almost entirely from the supermarket shelves. Some supermarkets do jars of ...

Here is a snack meal that comes almost entirely from the supermarket shelves. Some supermarkets do jars of excellent char-grilled peppers.

Vegetarian

Croque Monsieur

This is my version of the toasted cheese and ham sandwich of café society fame, and just thinking about it ...

This is my version of the toasted cheese and ham sandwich of café society fame, and just thinking about it and imagining atmospheric, crowded pavement cafés makes me l...

4 minutes

to cook

Crumpet Pizza

Well, a crumpet pizza does make sense if you think about it – soft, squidgy bread that gets lightly toasted...

Well, a crumpet pizza does make sense if you think about it – soft, squidgy bread that gets lightly toasted for just a bit of crunch, then all those wonderful holes so...

6 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Eggs Basque

This recipe has a Basque element, as the eggs are baked on a base of onions, garlic, peppers and chorizo sa...

This recipe has a Basque element, as the eggs are baked on a base of onions, garlic, peppers and chorizo sausage. The whole thing is topped with bubbling che...

4 minutes - 5 minutes

to cook

Eggs en Cocotte

I love to make this with dried morels, which are available from specialist food shops, but dried porcini wi...

I love to make this with dried morels, which are available from specialist food shops, but dried porcini will also be excellent. Eggs en Cocotte are included in the...

15 minutes - 18 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Feta, Olive and Sun-blush Tomato Scones

These are lovely served as a snack or savoury at teatime. They also go very well as a companion to many ...

These are lovely served as a snack or savoury at teatime. They also go very well as a companion to many soups for lunch.

12 minutes - 15 minutes

to cook

Filled Focaccia with Ham and Melted Fontina

I suppose I would describe this as a kind of hot, home-made sandwich. Lovely to serve straight from the ...

I suppose I would describe this as a kind of hot, home-made sandwich. Lovely to serve straight from the oven for lunch. We've used ham, cheese and sage here, but an...

20 minutes - 25 minutes

to cook

Goulash Soup with Dumplings

I've always loved the goulash flavours of beef, tomatoes and spicy paprika and this soup is certainly a gre...

I've always loved the goulash flavours of beef, tomatoes and spicy paprika and this soup is certainly a great 'winter warmer'. In fact, it's a meal in a bowl so no ...

1 hour 20 minutes

to cook

Gratin of Eggs with Peppers and Chorizo

This is a variation on oeufs sur le plat meaning, literally, eggs cooked on a plate, and a plate can indeed...

This is a variation on oeufs sur le plat meaning, literally, eggs cooked on a plate, and a plate can indeed be used, provided it's heatproof. Best, though, are shal...

12 minutes - 15 minutes

to cook

Gratin of Tiger Prawns

This is kind of Mexican but works best, we think, with Italian Fontina cheese, as this has the best melting...

This is kind of Mexican but works best, we think, with Italian Fontina cheese, as this has the best melting consistency. Fat, juicy tiger prawns combined with cream...

5 minutes - 6 minutes

to cook

A picture of Delia's Grilled Polenta with Sage, Parma Ham and Melted Fontina Cheese recipe

Grilled Polenta with Melted Cheese

Ready-made polenta is a great product and now very widely available. In this recipe you will be able to ...

Ready-made polenta is a great product and now very widely available. In this recipe you will be able to create a supremely good first course for six or light lunch ...

6 minutes

to cook

Michael's Club Sandwich

My husband Michael has always been an ace sandwich maker (in fact, he is now an accomplished cook). Afte...

My husband Michael has always been an ace sandwich maker (in fact, he is now an accomplished cook). After a long-distance away match, we find this fits the bill per...

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Literally 'mozzarella in a carriage' – the carriage being two slices of bread dipped in beaten egg and deep...

Literally 'mozzarella in a carriage' – the carriage being two slices of bread dipped in beaten egg and deep-fried. This makes a great snack and I've found the addit...

1 minute

to cook

Omelette Savoyard

Watch how to make Omelette Savoyard in our Cookery School Video, just click the image to play.

Egg and Bacon Sandwiches

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. A...

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. As supper at home on Sundays is almost always a snack meal, w...

Open-faced Egg, Anchovy and Shallot Sandwiches

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. ...

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. As supper at home on Sundays is almost always a snack m...

A picture of Delia's Open-faced Egg, Chive and Spring Onion Sandwiches recipe

Open-faced Sandwiches

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. A...

My next-door neighbour Dot always keeps me well supplied with delightful home-made grainy brown rolls. As supper at home on Sundays is almost always a snack meal, w...

Vegetarian