The first time I made these, I’ll be honest—I thought zest from three fruits? That’s a lot of grating for a school-night bake. But my …
Mary Berry Lucy’s Strawberry Slices
The first time I made Lucy’s Strawberry Slices, I completely underestimated how messy things could get. The sponge looked innocent enough—fluffy and golden—but once I …
Mary Berry Malted Chocolate Cake
I still remember the first time I made this Malted Chocolate Cake—I’d just moved flats, and the only cake tin I could find was a …
Mary Berry’s Apple and Lemon Sandwich Cake
This cake surprised me—and not just because I managed to forget the lemon curd the first time I baked it. (Yes, really.) I’d made dozens …
Mary Berry Lemon Shortbread
Lemon and I have a long-standing love affair. But this shortbread? Let’s just say it had me wrapped around its zesty little finger from the …
Mary Berry Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
The first time I made these, I was far too confident. I tossed everything into the pan like a Mediterranean goddess and popped it in …
Mary Berry Chocolate Eclairs
The first time I attempted éclairs, I made the rookie mistake of thinking they’d be quick. (Spoiler: they weren’t.) I rushed the choux, didn’t dry …
Mary Berry Scrambled Egg and Bacon Tartlets
The first time I made these, I was in a rush hosting a weekend brunch, the kind where everyone shows up at once and expects …
Mary Berry Malay Fried Rice
The first time I made this, I thought it’d be “just another fried rice.” Quick, filling, slightly boring. But I was wrong. I didn’t realise …
Mary Berry Fruit Compote
I first made this fruit compote because I had one too many soft apples lurking in the fruit bowl and a rogue punnet of blackberries …