I’ll be honest: the first time I tried pan-frying lemon sole, I turned it into what can only be described as a breadcrumbed mush. Too …
Mary Berry Smoked Haddock Risotto
This one nearly defeated me. You’d think, “Oh, it’s just risotto with smoked fish—how hard could it be?” But the first time I made Mary …
Mary Berry Beetroot and Feta Salad
I didn’t expect this salad to win me over, honestly. Beetroot has always been a bit of a “meh” ingredient for me—either too earthy or …
Mary Berry Moroccan Summer Salad
This one caught me off guard—in the best way. I’d bookmarked Mary Berry’s Moroccan Summer Salad ages ago, thinking it looked fine, maybe something I’d …
Mary Berry Canon Of Lamb With Mint Gravy
I’ll be honest—when I first tackled Mary Berry’s canon of lamb, I thought I’d bitten off more than I could chew. Lamb loins? Port in …
Mary Berry Hummus Dip
I’ll be honest—when I first saw yogurt in a hummus recipe, I winced a bit. I’m a chickpea purist at heart. But I was testing …
Mary Berry French Dressing
I’ll be honest—this dressing nearly put me off homemade vinaigrettes altogether. The first time I made it, I didn’t whisk properly and ended up with …
Mary Berry Passion Fruit and Orange Cheesecake
I made this cheesecake on a drizzly Wednesday, hoping it would bring a bit of summer into my kitchen—and honestly, it did. The bright, tangy …
Mary Berry Autumn Beef Pie With Filo Crust
The first time I made this, I was in a bit of a mood. Rainy Sunday, muddy dog, and half the ingredients forgotten on the …
Mary Berry Banoffee Meringue Roulade
I’ll be honest—this roulade nearly collapsed on me the first time I made it. I under-whipped the egg whites (rookie mistake), overfilled it with cream, …