cryptic clues and anagrams Food And Drink

[boomerang551]

1a ghastly spirit without a Steps member is cremated 7 a stringed instrument i added to a small 4x4 9 go away insect 3 14 20shapes on a tart 25 voracious coercing 30 this drab cheapest find 35 mama and papas adds nothing to medieval instrument many thanks for any help

[TheWinner]

ghastly spirit = ghoul
without a steps member = H
leaves goul
cremated = ash
answer = goulash

[boxtops]

any letters so far on any of these answers?

[Wharton]

9 fly

[boxtops]

.... and you need to tell us how many letters are in the answers, too, please!

[Quizmonkey]

9 is Chou (as in shoo)

[Quizmonkey]

... or possibly Choux ?

[TheWinner]

mama and papas = (mama) CASS
add nothing = O
medieval instrument = lyre, lute, or lure
think there may be a mistake with the instrument bit,
but answer is CASSEROLE

[boomerang551]

sorry no number of letters given

[bibblebub]

What's 3 14 20 shapes on a tart - is that 1 clue or 2 clues? Personally I would find them all easier to read if you'd put each on a new line.

[glasman]

Cassoulet
Cass+0+lute

[TheWinner]

Thanks glasman, of course it is, I was in a rush to go out.