Good morning I am cooking, 15th year now, Delias Christmas Pudding, it’s the best recipe still to date! However I’m using the Masterclass carbon steel steamer. Will this still require an 8 hour steam ...

Our cake this week is a great autumn cake, and it ticks so many boxes.

Hi, Why are steamed xmas puddings now covered with foil, rather than using a cotton cloth? Why does the foil and paper have to be changed after steaming. My mother used to cover the basin with ...

Chocolate Souffle Cake with Armagnac Prunes and Creme Fraiche Sauce. Our cake this week is not only perfect for a special ...

As a guide we ‘feed’ an 8 inch cake with 2 - 3 teaspoons about 6 times so between 60 and 100mls in all. I would plan for the last ‘feed’ on the day that you decorate the cake.

Hello again Lindsey. You gave me excellent advice re the proposed dinner following Mike's internment. It looks like I will also have to provide lunch (for 5) on the same day. Could you suggest a ...

Hello Lindsey. What’s the best time to make the Creole Christmas cake please? I’ve decided to take the plunge this year! Thanks, Tricia.

I’ve noticed that several of Delia’s crumble recipes use self raising flour. Won’t this create a different texture from using ...

I was thinking of doing my Christmas pudding in the slow cooker to save on energy costs of steaming for 8 hours. How long would it take in the slow cooker…still 8 hours?

I am going to make the Christmas pudding this year however I now have a steam oven, do I just put them in the oven on steam and for how long?