This stroganoff nearly ruined my Tuesday. I’d planned a quick dinner with pork fillet I had stashed in the fridge, thinking it would be a …
Mary Berry Coconut and Jam Cake
The first time I made this Coconut and Jam Cake, I completely underestimated it. “Just a sponge with a bit of jam,” I thought. Oh, …
Mary Berry Lime and Polenta Cake
The first time I made this lime and polenta cake, I completely forgot the baking powder. I blame the dog—he gave me that “feed me …
Mary Berry Butterscotch Cake
Right, I’ll be honest: this cake nearly didn’t happen. I was halfway through whisking when I realised I’d used fridge-cold margarine and forgotten to soften …
Mary Berry Meatballs in Tomato And Basil Sauce
I first made these meatballs on a gloomy Tuesday when I was craving something properly comforting but didn’t want the faff of a roast. To …
Mary Berry American Chocolate Cake
I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect much from this one at first. “American” chocolate cake, in a British cookbook? Felt like an odd crossover episode. …
Mary Berry Raspberry Knickerbocker Glory
I’ll be honest—when I first made Mary Berry’s Raspberry Knickerbocker Glory, I thought, “Oh, how hard can it be? It’s just fruit and ice cream.” …
Mary Berry Limoncello Ice Cream
The first time I made this, I was a little smug. “Just five ingredients? No machine? Easy.” Except I didn’t chill the cream first (rookie …
Mary Berry Baklava
I’ll be honest—baklava has always intimidated me a bit. All those paper-thin layers, the syrup soaking, the “will it crisp or collapse?” drama. But I …
Mary Berry Chilli Burgers
I didn’t expect this one to work. I’ll just say it. Thai red curry paste… in a burger? I love a classic beef patty as …