The first time I made rack of lamb, I was sweating more than the lamb. It felt like the sort of thing that belonged on …
Mary Berry Garlic Parsley Flatbread
I’ll be honest: I wasn’t expecting much from this flatbread. Flour, garlic, herbs… how exciting could it be? But oh, was I wrong. The first …
Mary Berry Ginger Bread Recipe
I made this gingerbread on a rainy Tuesday when I’d run out of patience, snacks, and clean socks. You know the kind of day. I …
Mary Berry Caramel Square Recipe
I first made these caramel squares on a rainy Wednesday afternoon when my cupboards were looking a bit sparse but I desperately needed a sweet …
Mary Berry Marmalade Cake
I first baked these when I was trying to clear out a stubborn half-jar of orange marmalade glaring at me from the back of the …
Mary Berry Almond Macaroons Recipe
I first made these almond macaroons on a grey Tuesday when I should have been doing laundry—but the call of nutty sweetness was stronger than …
Mary Berry Soda Bread
I made this soda bread the first time on a cold, grey Tuesday when I’d run out of yeast and patience. I needed something warm …
Mary Berry Raspberry and Coconut Cake
The first time I made this raspberry and coconut cake, I honestly thought I’d messed it up. The batter looked way too thin—more like pancake …
Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble
I first made this crumble after an especially rainy Saturday in late September—the kind of day that begs for something warm from the oven and …
Mary Berry Pineapple Upside-down Cake
There’s something oddly nostalgic about pineapple upside-down cake. For me, it’s one of those bakes that transports me straight back to 90s school dinners—except this …