I’ll be honest—Banbury Tart was not on my radar when I first stumbled across it in Mary Berry’s Fast Cakes. I’d grown up with mince …
Mary Berry Chocolate Traybake
There’s a certain kind of chaos that only chocolate cake can fix. I made this one the first time while refereeing a living room pillow …
Mary Berry Walnut and Coffee Sandwich Cake
I’ve made this cake more times than I’ve overboiled the kettle, and that’s saying something. It was my gran’s favourite—she always insisted it was the …
Mary Berry Lemon Drizzle Traybake
The thing about a lemon drizzle is: when it’s good, it’s really good. Crisp top, soft sponge, that syrupy zing when you take a bite …
Mary Berry Tea Bread
I’ll be honest—this tea bread nearly went in the bin the first time I made it. I dunked the fruit in hot tea, rushed the …
Mary Berry Turkey Crown With Orange
This one nearly had me crying over a roasting tin. The first time I made Mary Berry’s turkey crown with orange, I got a bit …
Mary Berry Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
I made these on a Wednesday afternoon when I absolutely should’ve been folding laundry. The rain was tapping on the window, my kettle was half …
Mary Berry Smoked Salmon and Avocado
I first made this on a sweltering afternoon when the thought of turning on the oven made me want to scream. I needed something cold, …
Mary Berry Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
I’ll be honest—when I first saw Mary’s lentil shepherd’s pie in Absolute Favourites, I didn’t exactly leap off the sofa. Lentils? No meat? My family …
Mary Berry Red Cabbage Recipe
The first time I made this red cabbage dish, I completely underestimated it. I thought, “How exciting can cabbage really be?” Then I overdid the …