I made this rack of lamb for a small dinner party where I wanted to look like I knew what I was doing—but not spend …
Mary Berry Swedish Meatballs
The first time I made these Swedish meatballs, it was a Tuesday. I’d had a long day, the weather was grim, and I needed something …
Mary Berry Bean and Butternut Wraps
I made these wraps one rainy Sunday because I had half a squash, a rogue tin of beans, and that harissa paste glaring at me …
Mary Berry Posh Jacket Potatoes
The first time I made these, I was just trying to jazz up jacket potatoes for a dinner that had to look impressive but use …
Mary Berry Colcannon Mash
The first time I made this, it was more “mashed swamp” than side dish. I’d undercooked the cabbage, dumped in cold milk (rookie move), and …
Mary Berry Honeycomb Rocky Road
I first made this on a sticky summer evening with a half-melted stash of chocolate and zero will to turn on the oven. My hopes …
Mary Berry Ultimate Chocolate Brownies
I’ll be honest—my first attempt at these brownies was a bit of a mess. I got cocky. Thought I could eyeball the baking time. Big …
Mary Berry Pear and Blueberry Galette
The first time I made this galette, I was trying to use up two tins of pears leftover from a Sunday roast pudding that never …
Mary Berry Jumbo Lentil Rolls
I’ll be honest—when I first saw this Mary Berry recipe, I wasn’t convinced. Lentils in puff pastry? I imagined it would end up either too …
Mary Berry Fruit Kebab
I made these fruit kebabs last summer when I was trying to impress a friend who’s more “grill-master” than “bake-off.” To be honest, I thought, …