These little almondy bites took me right back to my gran’s sideboard, where she kept a tin of “special occasion biscuits” no one was allowed …
Mary Berry Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
To be honest, I didn’t expect these to be quite so addictive. I made a batch on a whim one rainy Tuesday, thinking they’d be …
Mary Berry Fruity Granola Bars
These nearly ended up as granola crumbles the first time I made them. To be honest, I thought, “Oh, granola bars—how hard can it be?” …
Mary Berry Rainbow Cake
The first time I tried this Mary Berry rainbow cake, I nearly gave up halfway through. I’d naively thought, “How hard can it be to …
Mary Berry Gingerbread Men
This one takes me right back to my gran’s kitchen—where the tin of treacle sat like royalty on the top shelf and the scent of …
Mary Berry Doughnuts Recipe
Right, let me tell you about the time I nearly glued my doughnuts to the worktop with jam. Total carnage. I was halfway through shaping …
Mary Berry Strawberry and Walnut Cake Recipe
The first time I made this, I didn’t expect much. Just a sponge, some cream, and strawberries—how special could it be? Well. I forgot to …
Mary Berry Wimbledon Cake Recipe
The first time I baked this, it was during peak strawberry season—and I’d just come back from watching the tennis, all full of inspiration and …
Mary Berry American Chocolate Wedding Cake Recipe
This cake nearly broke me the first time I made it. I was helping a friend cater her micro-wedding, convinced I could “just follow the …
Mary Berry Rich Fruit Cake Recipe
This is the kind of cake you make when you want to bake once and eat forever. The first time I tried it, I skipped …