The first time I made this, I was trying to use up some end-of-week fruit: a slightly wrinkled pear, half a lemon, and a Bramley …
Mary Berry Red Frangipane Tart
The first time I made this tart, I had a fridge full of berries on their last legs and the nerve to think “this’ll be …
Mary Berry Pears In White Wine
This is the sort of dessert that makes you look incredibly poised and effortless—when in reality, all you did was peel a few pears and …
Mary Berry Apple Tarte Tatin
The first time I tried making tarte Tatin, I burned the caramel so badly I had to soak the pan overnight and throw out the …
Mary Berry Plum Crumble Recipe
There’s something about a crumble that makes people relax. No layers to level, no pastry to roll—just soft, syrupy fruit bubbling underneath golden rubble. I’ve …
Mary Berry Clementine Crème Brûlée Recipe
I made this one last Christmas Eve, thinking it would be faffy and delicate and a bit of a risk. Honestly? It was dead simple—and …
Mary Berry Celeriac and Potato Mash
This mash is what I make when plain potatoes just won’t cut it—when the roast’s a little fancier, or I need something that tastes rich …
Mary Berry Gravadlax With Mustard and Dill Sauce
The first time I made gravadlax, I was half-convinced I’d poison someone. Raw fish? In the fridge? For 24 hours? But Mary promised it was …
Mary Berry Wholesome Bean Soup Recipe
This is the soup I make when the week feels a bit grim, the fridge is half-empty, and I need something that feels like a …
Mary Berry Harissa Spiced Lamb With Cannellini Beans
The first time I made this, I didn’t expect it to become a cold-weather staple. It was a “what-have-I-got-in-the-cupboard” sort of day—half a jar of …