Delia Smith's Christmas

Delia Smith's Christmas has got to be the ultimate guide to Christmas cooking, it's one of those books that every mum seems to have! I have to say I've always found Delia's recipe's a bit over complicated but as Christmas is the time when you put a real effort into dinner; this is a great book to have. There's a plethora of scrumptious delights in here and recipes that can be used for special occasions throughout the year; my particular favourite is the red cabbage with spices and apple - a spectacular accompaniment to any roast dinner (if you have a spare three hours).

A timeless classic and one that any cook shouldn't be without.