The Ultimate Guide to Delia’s Most Popular Christmas Recipes

Posted on 28 Nov 2025 by Noreen Collins

The Most Popular Delia Christmas Recipes

Every December, when the Christmas rush begins, there’s one name that takes over kitchens all over the world: Delia. It’s almost a Christmas tradition in itself!

So this year, we thought we'd take a look at the most popular Delia recipes you've been looking at over the past few Christmases. There was no surprise with the the classics, A Traditional Christmas Pudding, Classic Christmas Cake, Traditional Mince Pies, Home-made Christmas Mincemeat, and the main event, Traditional Roast Turkey with Pork, Sage and Onion Stuffing. All the annual festive favourites were there, just like Christmas decorations being dragged out of the loft each December.

A a picture of a baking tray with pastry and mince pie filling in each hole

Traditional Mince Pies

Christmas Mincemeat

a picture of a table set with white plates, cutlery wine glasses and a cooked turkey with all the trimmings

Traditional Roast Turkey

But tucked among the predictable favourites there were a few surprises. Basic Pancakes, of all things, nudged its way onto the list, then came Old-fashioned Rice Pudding and unexpectedly, Leek, Onion and Potato Soup emerged, proving that simple, soothing recipes really do have their moment when the frost bites and you can't face anymore Christmas shopping.

A picture of a cooked pancake covered in sugar on a white plate with a wedge of lemon on a fork resting on the side

Basic Pancakes

rice pudding in a bowl with a brown crinkly skin

Old-fashioned Rice Pudding

Four white bolws of leek and potatoe soup with creme fraiche swirled on top and a garnish of snipped chives

Leek, Onion and Potato Soup

Of course, the list didn’t stop there. Classics such as Boeuf Bourguignon, Gratin Dauphinois, How to Roast Beef, and How to Roast Glazed Ham are a reminder that festive tables are about more than one big feast. Sparkling sides included Parmesan-baked Parsnips, Traditional Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Traditional Bread Sauce, and the always-reliable Yorkshire Pudding for 6.

Gratin Dauphinois

a picture of an oven tray of cooked parsnips

Parmesan-baked Parsnips

a picture of an oval white china dish of shredded, braised red cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Traditional Bread Sauce

Searches at this time of year also surge for Royal Icing, Almond Icing (Marzipan), Meringues, Traditional English Trifle, and The Best Ever Apple Crumble.

Royal Icing

a Picture of a fruit cake on a white plate with a layer of marzipan on th top

Almond Icing (Marzipan)

Meringues

A picture of a glass bowl layered with sponge, fruit custard and cream making a trifle

Traditional English Trifle

What struck us most was the blend of tradition and comfort. Delia is there for the big showstoppers, as well as the smaller meals that make December feel cosy. So now we can picture you with soup simmering on the hob, crumble bubbling in the oven and pancake batter at the ready.

In the end, these Delia recipes tell a lovely story. Christmas cooking isn’t only about grandeur it’s about familiarity, comfort, and the dishes that bring everyone together, whether it’s a Traditional Roast Turkey or a humble bowl of soup - and isn’t that very much in the spirit of Delia?

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