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The Delia Collection Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Delia Collection books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The Delia Collection series? Start with "Chocolate" (2001) and follow publication order through all 25 books.
The complete The Delia Collection reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Chocolate
2001

Soup
2003

Fish
2003

Chicken
2003

Italian
2004

Pork
2004

Baking
2005

Puddings
2006

Delia's How to Cheat at Cooking
1971

Recipes From Country Inns And Restaurants
1973

The Evening Standard Cookbook
1974

Family Fare
1975

Delia's Frugal Food
1976

More Country Recipes
1976

Delia Smith's Book of Cakes
1977

Delia's Book of Cakes
1977

Delia Smith's Complete Illustrated Cookery Course
1982

Delia's Complete Cookery Course
1982

One Is Fun!
1985

Delia Smith's Christmas
1990

Delia Smith's Summer Collection
1993

Delia Smith's Winter Collection
1995

Delia's Kitchen Garden
2004

Delia's Happy Christmas
2009

Delia's Cakes
2014
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