The first time I made Mary Berry’s Orange Tea Bread, I forgot the tea. Yes—the tea in tea bread. I’d prepped the fruit, grated the …
Mary Berry Spatchcock Poussin
I first made this spatchcock poussin recipe on a total whim. It was one of those Sundays where I fancied something fancier than roast chicken—but …
Mary Berry Ginger Oat Crunch Biscuits
I made these on a drizzly Tuesday when I needed something crunchy to go with my second (okay, fourth) cup of tea—and I’m so glad …
Mary Berry Lemon Sole With Fennel Slaw
I’ll be honest: the first time I tried pan-frying lemon sole, I turned it into what can only be described as a breadcrumbed mush. Too …
Mary Berry Smoked Haddock Risotto
This one nearly defeated me. You’d think, “Oh, it’s just risotto with smoked fish—how hard could it be?” But the first time I made Mary …
Mary Berry Beetroot and Feta Salad
I didn’t expect this salad to win me over, honestly. Beetroot has always been a bit of a “meh” ingredient for me—either too earthy or …