There’s something deeply comforting about the smell of potatoes and garlic baking in the oven. I first made this dish on a rainy Tuesday, just …
Mary Berry Leek Quiche
I made this quiche on a weekend when I wanted something homemade that still felt a bit fancy—but didn’t take hours in the kitchen. I …
Mary Berry Onion Artichoke Tart
This tart started as a “what-can-I-make-with-this-puff-pastry?” kind of day. I had a packet in the fridge, a jar of artichokes begging to be used, and …
Mary Berry Apricot Portuguese Tarts
I made these little tarts one afternoon when I needed something sweet but didn’t want the fuss of a big bake. I had a roll …
Mary Berry Syrup and Lemon Steamed Pudding
I made this pudding on a rainy Thursday that smelled like wet socks and cabin fever. I wanted something that reminded me of my nan’s …
Mary Berry Apple and Pear Pie
I made this pie one grey Friday evening when I needed something warm and simple, with zero fuss but all the comfort. I had a …
Mary Berry Cod and Spinach With Gremolata
I made this one midweek, right after a mad dash to the shops with zero plan and zero patience. I had a pack of cod …
Mary Berry Somerset Cheddar Cheese Straws
These started as a “what can I do with all this cheese” sort of bake. I had an awkward chunk of Somerset Cheddar and a …
Mary Berry Thai Green Chicken Noodle Soup
I made this soup on one of those cold evenings when I couldn’t face another beige meal and needed something with a kick. I had …
Mary Berry Grilled Lemon Edamame Beans
I made these one afternoon when I wanted something salty to munch on while dinner was taking forever and my stomach had opinions. I found …