This one’s my go-to when I’ve got zero time but still want something that looks vaguely impressive on a plate. The first time I made …
Mary Berry Crayfish and Avocado Cocktail
This dish takes me straight back to the kind of posh-but-charming dinner parties my mum used to host in the ‘90s. Glass ramekins, pink cocktail …
Mary Berry Scallops With Garlic Mushrooms
I made this one for a friend’s birthday dinner—not a full-on fancy do, just one of those “Oh let’s just have something nice with a …
Mary Berry Thai Green Curry Recipe
The first time I made this, I got cocky with the curry paste. I thought, “One tablespoon? That can’t possibly be enough.” Spoiler: it was. …
Mary Berry Haddock Fish Pie
Fish pie was one of those dishes I avoided for years—too many bad ones: bland mash, watery filling, dry flakes of fish lost in a …
Mary Berry Leek and Potato Gratin
I made this one during a Sunday roast prep sprint—I had exactly 45 minutes before guests arrived and a fridge full of random odds: leeks, …
Mary Berry Greek Salad with Asparagus Recipe
I made this Greek salad the day after a total disaster of a BBQ. We’d overcooked just about everything on the grill, so I needed …
Mary Berry Mushroom and Leek Soup
This soup started as a bit of a fridge-clearer on a cold Tuesday, if I’m honest. I had half a pack of mushrooms going soft, …
Mary Berry Prawn Stir-fry With Ginger, Coconut and Chilli
This recipe came to the rescue on one of those chaotic weeknights when the fridge was a mystery box and I’d forgotten I’d promised dinner …
Mary Berry Miso Salmon With Aromatic Spinach
This was one of those recipes I made while trying to convince myself I wasn’t about to order takeaway. I had salmon, spinach, and some …