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 …
Mary Berry Brussel Sprouts With Peas and Cashews
I almost skipped this one, to be honest. I mean—Brussels sprouts? Peas? Cashews? It sounded like the kind of thing you politely push around on …
Mary Berry Beef and Aubergine Pie Recipe
This beef and aubergine pie started as a bit of a fridge-clear mission. I had aubergines going soft, half a pack of filo, and mince …
Mary Berry Fast-roast Rosemary Leg of Lamb
The first time I made this, I’d promised Sunday lunch without realising I only had two hours—and a 2kg leg of lamb staring back at …
Mary Berry Mushroom Pasta Bake
I made this mushroom pasta bake one Thursday night when I had more mushrooms than energy. I’d bought a fancy Roquefort for something else (never …
Mary Berry Carrot and Beetroot Slaw
I first made this carrot and beetroot slaw alongside some pan-fried halloumi, mostly because I needed to use up a couple of sad-looking carrots and …