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 …
Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes
The first time I made these, I was in a bit of a mood. You know the kind—rainy day, craving something chocolatey, cupboards full of …
Mary Berry Seafood Risotto
The first time I made this, I was trying to impress my in-laws—big seafood lovers—with something “properly posh.” I had a bag of mussels, a …
Mary Berry Limoncello Trifle
The first time I made this Limoncello Trifle, I thought, “Surely this is too simple to be any good.” No sponge. No jelly. No faffing …
Mary Berry Mini Beef Wellington
I first made these mini beef Wellingtons for a birthday spread, thinking they’d be the posh canapé no one touched. I was wrong. They vanished …
Mary Berry Salted Caramel Cake
I wasn’t sure about this one the first time. Caramel in cake? Sounds great. But my icing split, the cake layers domed weirdly, and I …