Ask Lindsey - Christmas questions

Ask Lindsey - Christmas questions

Each year Lindsey receives many questions from our lovely members, often the same subjects come up year after year. So we have compiled some of the more popular questions - to find the answer, just click on the link and you will see Lindsey's reply.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Can I freeze sprouts?

How do I cook frozen sprouts?

CHEESE AND PARSNIP ROULADE

How far in advance can I make the roulade, and can it be frozen?

Can the roulade be made gluten free?

CHRISTMAS STOLLEN

Stollen is over-browned

The difference between Delia's original Stollen recipe and the new one

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAKE

Making the cake in a loaf tin

What is the brown paper for?

What temperature should I bake my cake if using a fan oven?

CREOLE CHRISTMAS CAKE

What temperature should I bake in a fan oven?

Help cooking in an AGA

Can I make the Creole Christmas Cake in a half size?

I have made a vegan Creole Christmas Cake

ETTY'S SAUSAGE ROLLS

Is it safe to re-freeze defrosted sausagemeat and pastry?

What's the best way to freeze sausage rolls?

The fat in Etty's sausage rolls

Where can I source the sausagemeat Delia uses in sausage rolls?

Can I use dried sage in the sausage rolls?

'FEEDING' A CHRISTMAS CAKE

Can I still feed a Christmas cake that is decorated with nuts?

Do I feed a Light Christmas Cake?

How often should I feed my Christmas cake?

Can I feed a Christmas cake with orange juice?

HOME-MADE CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT

I forgot to add the brandy!

Can I make the mincemeat in a slow-cooker?

Can I make a half batch of mincemeat?

LIGHT CHRISTMAS CAKE

I would like to make smaller versions as gifts for my neighbours this year.

How long can I store Light Christmas cake?

What can I use instead of glace pineapple?

How do I know when the mixture is light and fluffy?

SCALING UP CAKE RECIPES

Using Delia’s Rich Fruit Cake, we have calculated the ingredients list and cooking times for you

SPICED ORANGES IN PORT

How long will these keep? I'm looking for recipes I can make ahead without the need to freeze or store in the fridge.

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING

How can I make this gluten free?

I have discovered a good alternative to barley wine!

Making a larger Christmas pudding

Christmas pudding one year on!

TRADITIONAL DUNDEE CAKE

Could I use this recipe for a Christmas cake?

TRADITIONAL MINCE PIES

Should I freeze them pre-baking? If I freeze after baking, what temperature do I reheat them and for how long?

Where can I buy a tin for making mince pies in?

What kind of pastry do you make mince pies with?

I have followed the mince pies recipe to the letter, and still the mincemeat comes out and they all look dreadful. Help! please

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