This nearly ended in disaster—twice. First, my sauce split right as the eggs finished poaching. Then I realised I’d forgotten to trim the broccoli and …
Mary Berry Apple Crumble
This was the first crumble I ever baked solo. I was 14, home from school, and there were windfall apples rolling around the back step. …
Mary Berry Christmas Apricot Trifle
This trifle nearly became a Boxing Day disaster. I’d promised my mum something “classic but a bit different” for the Christmas table—and, foolishly, I left …
Mary Berry Salted Caramel Brownies
The first time I made these salted caramel brownies, I dropped an entire spoonful of caramel straight onto the floor. My dog thought all his …
Mary Berry Tomato and Basil Soup
I first made this soup on one of those grey Tuesday nights when everything in the fridge looked sad and I desperately needed something warm, …
Mary Berry Gazpacho
I’ll be honest—gazpacho never used to thrill me. Cold soup? I always thought it sounded like something you’d politely sip at a garden party while …