The first time I tried making Mary Berry’s aubergine bhuna, I thought, “This’ll be quick, right?” It was quick—until I completely underestimated how much oil …
Mary Berry Humble Pie
I made this pie on a rainy Tuesday when I was supposed to be eating salad. Honestly? No regrets. It was one of those “what’s …
Mary Berry Christmas Fruit Cake
I made this cake in mid-November, fully intending to “feed it” with brandy over a few weeks and serve it gloriously mature on Christmas Day. …
Mary Berry Ciabatta Tricolore
I first made this Ciabatta Tricolore on a drizzly Tuesday when the fridge was half-empty and my motivation was worse. I’d planned on soup, but …
Mary Berry Bara Brith
I first baked Mary Berry’s Bara Brith on a soggy Sunday when I was craving something old-fashioned and soothing. You know the sort of bake …
Mary Berry Mini Dauphinoise Potatoes
I first tried making these mini dauphinoise potatoes for a Sunday roast when my big roasting dish mysteriously vanished (long story involving a lasagne, a …
Mary Berry Spiced Squash and Walnut Loaf
I’ll be honest—this loaf started as a “use up the butternut squash” situation. I had half a squash leftover from dinner, one too many mugs …
Mary Berry Hoisin Chicken
The first time I made this Mary Berry Hoisin Chicken, I thought I’d cracked it—until I forgot to cover it halfway through roasting. Result? A …
Mary Berry Almond Mince Pies
The first time I made these almond mince pies, I genuinely thought, how hard can they be? It’s just pastry, mincemeat, and marzipan, right? Ha. …
Mary Berry Plum Crumble Cake
The first time I made this cake, I misjudged the plums. They were gorgeous—deep purple, ripe, and oozing juice—but they completely swamped the cake. The …