The first time I made this, I was craving something warming but not too fiddly—something that felt like a hug in food form. I’d just …
Mary Berry Beef Casserole
This one brings back memories of a snowy Tuesday when the boiler was acting up, and I needed something—anything—to warm the bones. I had a …
Mary Berry Bramble Mousse
The first time I made this mousse, it was supposed to be a quick dessert for a Sunday lunch—nothing fancy, just something light to follow …
Mary Berry Chicken Hot Pot
I made this on one of those rainy Sundays when I couldn’t be bothered with anything fussy but still wanted something that felt like a …
Mary Berry Mexican Chicken
Right, full disclosure: the first time I made this, I tried to skip making the wraps from scratch. Thought I’d be clever and use supermarket …
Mary Berry Croque Monsieur
The first time I made this, I thought, “How fancy can a ham-and-cheese sandwich really be?” Reader, I was wrong. I scorched the top under …
Mary Berry Cottage Pie
The first time I made this, it was because I’d completely forgotten my in-laws were coming for tea—and all I had in the fridge was …
Mary Berry Coffee and Walnut Traybake
I made this on a grey Sunday thinking, “Just a quick bake for the week.” But what came out of the oven was so good …
Mary Berry Potato Wedges
You wouldn’t think potato wedges could nearly bring someone to tears—but here we are. I made these for a last-minute Sunday lunch when I didn’t …
Mary Berry Chilli Con Carne
The first time I made this, I thought, “This’ll be quick—bit of mince, some beans, job done.” But no. My first go was weirdly acidic, …