Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Christmas Cake

   15 Nov 1990

   Delia makes a quick mincemeat Christmas cake.

2. 2

   2. Desserts and Wine

   22 Nov 1990

   Delia deals with Christmas desserts, while Alice King advises on the best wines to go with them.

3. 3

   3. Mail Order

   29 Nov 1990

   Delia Smith offers advice on a selection from mail order specialists and traditional Christmas food. Alice King helps to choose red wine

4. 4

   4. Party Food

   6 Dec 1990

   Delia offers inspiration for party hosts for drinks and canapés, main dishes like roast goose with prunes and beef in port, and puddings including champagne jellies.

5. 5

   5. Vegetarian dishes

   13 Dec 1990

   Delia offers dishes for vegetarians like parsnip roulade with sage and onion stuffing, plus ideas for decorating Christmas cakes and making chocolate truffles.

6. 6

   6. The final hours

   20 Dec 1990

   Delia chronicles the final hours leading up to serving Christmas lunch, with a detailed plan of action to avoid last minute panics.