To be honest, I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did. I usually go for Mary’s denser bakes—Victoria sponges, fruit cakes, you …
Mary Berry Parsnip and Chestnut Soup
I’ll be honest—this soup had me a bit nervous the first time I made it. Chestnuts? In soup? I had visions of it turning out …
Mary Berry Shakshuka
I first made Mary Berry’s shakshuka on a rainy Sunday when the fridge was nearly empty and I couldn’t face another limp sandwich. I had …
Mary Berry Chocolate Steamed Pudding
This one took me right back to Sunday lunches at my gran’s—where the kitchen steamed up like a sauna, and dessert was always something warm, …
Mary Berry Gooseberry And Elderflower Fool
I made this gooseberry and elderflower fool on a whim one sunny Thursday when I had half a bottle of elderflower cordial left from a …
Mary Berry Beef Ragu
I first made this Mary Berry beef ragu on a cold Tuesday night when I was low on groceries but high on “I need something …
Mary Berry Fresh Cream Sponge Cake
There’s something about a proper cream sponge that just feels… cheekily indulgent, isn’t there? The kind of cake that whispers “tea first, chores later.” I …
Mary Berry Roasted Sausage and Potato Supper
This one started as a “what’s left in the fridge” situation. You know the type—two peppers slightly shriveled, a pack of sausages near expiry, and …
Mary Berry Pavlova With Rosy Red Fruits and Cassis
You know that smug moment when you bring a dessert to the table and everyone actually gasps? That’s this pavlova. But let me tell you—it …
Mary Berry Thomas Flan
I made this on a sticky Wednesday afternoon when the oven just wasn’t happening, and to be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. Condensed milk and …