A proper chicken tikka masala, ready in under an hour? Without a tandoor or even a proper spice grinder? I was sceptical. The first time …
Mary Berry Green Peppercorn Sauce – Bold, Creamy, and Seriously Fancy
I just wanted a posh steak green peppercorn sauce to impress my other half on a Friday night. But when I added the brandy and …
Mary Berry Roast Leg of Lamb – Juicy, Herby, and Sunday-Roast Worthy
Roast lamb always felt a bit… intimidating. Big slab of meat, family expectations, and the terrifying possibility of carving into something pinker than expected (or …
Mary Berry Cheese and Herb Scones – Savoury, Flaky, and Foolproof (Eventually)
The first time I made these, I was convinced I’d nailed it. I mean, it’s a scone—not exactly a croquembouche, right? Well. They came out …
Mary Berry Mashed Potatoes – Creamy, Fluffy, and Gordon-Level Smooth
I didn’t think mashed potatoes could actually surprise me—until I made Gordon Ramsay’s version. I’ve always done the standard mash: boil, mash, splash of milk, …
Mary Berry Cookie Dough – Buttery, Safe-to-Eat, and Utterly Scoopable
Let’s be honest: I didn’t set out to eat cookie dough by the spoonful. But one evening, after a long day and with nothing but …
Mary Berry Banoffee Pie – Silky, Sweet, and Shockingly Simple
I remember the first time I made Banoffee Pie. I thought, “How hard can it be? It’s just bananas and caramel, right?” Oh, sweet summer …
Mary Berry Gluten-Free Victoria Sponge – Light, Fluffy, and Foolproof for Teatime
The first time I tried to make a gluten-free Victoria sponge, I thought, “How hard can it be?” Spoiler: pretty hard, if you’re winging it. …
Mary Berry Sticky Toffee Pudding – Deeply Moist, Dangerously Good
I made Mary Berry’s Sticky Toffee Pudding on a freezing Tuesday when I couldn’t feel my toes and really needed something brown, warm, and comforting. …
Mary Berry Easy Homemade Bagels – Chewy, Glossy, and So Proudly Homemade
To be honest, I didn’t expect my first attempt to rival my local bakery—but after a near-flop where my bagels came out too dense and …