I grew up with what I call panicked-parent mac and cheese—the kind you make when you’re tired, everyone’s hungry, and there’s half a block of …
Mary Berry Salmon with Lemon Sauce – Light, Creamy, and Weeknight-Worthy
INTRO The first time I made this salmon with lemon sauce dish, I was rushing between Zoom calls, barely had the oven preheated, and my …
Mary Berry Bavette Steak – Quick, Juicy, and Surprisingly Superb
The first time I tried to cook bavette steak, I very nearly ruined it. I blasted the heat, forgot to rest it, and then—horribly—sliced it …
Mary Berry Watermelon and Feta Salad – Sweet, Salty, and So Refreshing
INTROThe first time I made this watermelon and feta salad, I was way too confident. I grabbed a supermarket watermelon, didn’t even taste it, and …
Mary Berry Gluten-Free Scones Recipe
If I’m honest, I didn’t expect much the first time I tried making gluten-free scones. I had guests coming with a gluten intolerance, and I …
Mary Berry Buttermilk Scones Recipe
I first tried making these on a damp Tuesday afternoon when my fridge was bare but for a sad tub of buttermilk and one egg …
Mary Berry Fruit Scones Recipe
These fruit scones and I had a bit of a rocky start. I made them on a grey Sunday when I needed a little lift …
Mary Berry Very Best Scones
I’ve baked a fair few scones in my day, but I’ll be honest—these nearly defeated me the first time. I thought I knew what “just …
Mary Berry Marmalade Loaf Recipe
The first time I baked this marmalade loaf, I thought I had it in the bag—simple ingredients, classic Mary Berry style, what could go wrong, …
Mary Berry Fruit Loaf Recipe
You know that feeling when you think you’ve got a handle on a recipe—and then the fruit sinks, the middle dips, and it turns out …