Dinner

I first made these meatballs on a gloomy Tuesday when I was craving something properly comforting but didn’t want the faff of a roast. To …

I didn’t expect this one to work. I’ll just say it. Thai red curry paste… in a burger? I love a classic beef patty as …

I’ll be honest—this one caught me off guard. I made Mary Berry’s Persian Rice thinking it’d be a pretty side dish, maybe something to balance …

The first time I tried to make Mary Berry’s paella, I had no clue just how fast paella rice drinks up stock. One moment I …

I first made this quiche on a rainy Tuesday, thinking it’d be a light lunch. What I ended up with? A rich, custardy masterpiece that …

This one surprised me. The first time I made Mary Berry’s Sticky Chicken, I thought, “This’ll be one of those quick weeknight things—fine, not thrilling.” …

This isn’t the kind of soup you plan a dinner party around. It’s the one you make on autopilot when you’ve had a long day, …

The first time I tried to pan-fry halloumi, I nearly smoked out my kitchen. To be fair, I didn’t know halloumi needs to be dry …

The first time I made this crab linguine, I was in a right rush—midweek, dinner time creeping up, and not a scrap of inspiration in …

This one caught me off guard—in the best way. I picked up Mary’s Chicken and Asparagus Fricassee on a whim, thinking it’d be a bit …