We had surprise guests and about 90 minutes to pull together something that felt fancy without actually turning the oven on (it was a heatwave—I …
Mary Berry Butterfly Cakes
I remember the first time I made butterfly cakes—it was the middle of a grey Tuesday, and I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. …
Mary Berry French Buttered Potatoes
I made these on a weeknight when I was done with oven trays and washing up—just wanted something warm and comforting that didn’t require five …
Mary Berry Basil Pesto Dressing
The first time I made this pesto dressing, I’d just harvested a jungle of basil from the sad little windowsill plant that somehow turned into …
Mary Berry Rum Truffles
The first time I made these, I thought, “How hard can it be to roll some boozy cake balls?” Ha. Let’s just say my kitchen …
Mary Berry Toffee Sauce
I’ve made this toffee sauce more times than I care to admit—usually in a panic when guests are halfway through their crumble and I’ve remembered …