The first time I made this, I forgot one key detail: squeezing the spinach dry. Thought it didn’t matter—oh, but it did. The whole bottom …
Mary Berry Glazed Chicken With Cucumber Salsa
I wasn’t sure this would work the first time I tried it. Mango chutney and ketchup? Together? It sounded like the start of a fridge …
Mary Berry Country Chicken Casserole
This one came from a craving for something simple and warm. I had chicken thighs in the fridge, root veg looking a bit sad in …
Mary Berry Sea Bass With Creamy Lemon Sauce
The first time I made this, I almost ruined the sauce. I got cocky, cranked the heat, and ended up with scrambled egg soup instead …
Mary Berry Haddock With Tomato And Puy Lentils
This one nearly didn’t happen. I had haddock in the fridge, and a vague plan to bake it with breadcrumbs. But it was cold, I …
Mary Berry Spicy Crab Cakes
I’ve always had a soft spot for crab cakes, but most recipes I’ve tried either fall apart in the pan or end up tasting more …
Mary Berry Fish Curry With Coconut Milk
This recipe came to the rescue on a gloomy Wednesday evening when I was craving something comforting, but not heavy. I had monkfish in the …
Mary Berry Watercress Sauce
The first time I made this sauce, I completely botched it. Thought I was being clever by simmering everything together from the start—ended up with …
Mary Berry Fish Pie With Crushed Potatoes
The first time I tried making this version of fish pie, I was sceptical. No mash? Just crushed potatoes on top? Honestly, I thought it …
Mary Berry Perfect Poached Eggs
I used to think poached eggs were reserved for hotel brunches and smug Instagram feeds. Every time I tried at home, I’d end up with …