Sandra Piddock
Guru
If you're after a basic, no frills cookbook that can tell you how to make a perfect Christmas cake, or how to joint a chicken, this is the book for you. Yes, there are some interesting recipes as well, but this is a real 'nuts and bolts' cookbook from the Grand Dame of the kitchen. I worked in catering for almost 30 years, so I'm an experienced cook, but whenever I try something for the first time, I turn to Delia.
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