Season 1

1. Christmas Cake

1990-11-15

Delia makes a quick mincemeat Christmas cake.

2. Desserts and Wine

1990-11-22

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

3. Mail Order

1990-11-29

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

1990-12-06

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

1990-12-13

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

1990-12-20

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