I first made this when I was trying to impress someone who claimed they “don’t like fishy things.” Bold move. But this dish? It’s not …
Mary Berry Pork Chops With Mustard Sauce Recipe
This nearly ended in disaster the first time I made it. I scorched the pan trying to sear the chops too fast, forgot to reduce …
Mary Berry Red Velvet Cake Recipe
I made this one for a birthday I forgot I agreed to bake for—classic me. No time to mess about with complicated layers or fancy …
Mary Berry Garlic Herb Flatbreads Recipe
The first time I made these, I was elbow-deep in dinner prep and realised I’d forgotten the bread. No time to proof, no yeast on …
Mary Berry Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry
This one came about when I needed something fast but still proper comfort food. I had chicken, a tin of coconut milk, and half a …
Mary Berry Ginger Cupcakes
These cupcakes are the kind of bake that feels like autumn in a paper case—rich with spice, soft in the middle, and finished with a …
Mary Berry Super Quick Brown Rice Veg Stir-fry
I threw this together the first time after a long day and a near-empty fridge. I had a packet of pre-cooked rice, a handful of …
Mary Berry Friday Night Lamb Curry Recipe
This nearly ended up as lamb soup. I rushed the curry paste, didn’t blend the dates properly, and my lamb? Browned it all at once …
Mary Berry Roasted Vegetable Wellington
This nearly fell apart—literally—the first time I made it.I rushed the chill time (rookie move), overfilled the pastry, and watched in horror as the sides …
Mary Berry Mixed Bean and Red Pepper Chilli
I wasn’t expecting much, to be honest. “Mixed bean chilli” always sounded like a bit of a cop-out. Like the kind of thing you throw …