About this season
Delia Smith presents traditional Christmas cooking in six festive episodes.
Episodes (6)
1. Christmas Cake
Aired 15 November 1990
Delia makes a quick mincemeat Christmas cake.
2. Desserts and Wine
Aired 22 November 1990
Delia deals with Christmas desserts, while Alice King advises on the best wines to go with them.
3. Mail Order
Aired 29 November 1990
Delia Smith offers advice on a selection from mail order specialists and traditional Christmas food. Alice King helps to choose red wine
4. Party Food
Aired 6 December 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. Vegetarian dishes
Aired 13 December 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. The final hours
Aired 20 December 1990
Delia chronicles the final hours leading up to serving Christmas lunch, with a detailed plan of action to avoid last minute panics.