1. Christmas Cake

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. 15 November 1990

Delia makes a quick mincemeat Christmas cake.

2. Desserts and Wine

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. 22 November 1990

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

3. Mail Order

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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.