To be honest, I didn’t expect to love this as much as I did. I mean, I grew up thinking Caesar salad was just that …
Mary Berry Apricot Frangipane Tart
I made this tart last weekend when I had two rogue tins of apricots staring me down from the back of the cupboard—and honestly, I …
Mary Berry Chocolate Fudge Icing
I’ve made my fair share of icings that promised fudgey luxury and delivered gritty disappointment. You know the type—too thick to spread, too sweet to …
Mary Berry Greek Salad
I made this salad on one of those too-hot-to-cook summer evenings when all I wanted was something cold, crunchy, and vaguely impressive (even if it …
Mary Berry Honey Loaf
I baked this on a dreary Tuesday thinking, “How exciting can a honey loaf really be?” Well. Let me tell you—I ate my words (and …
Mary Berry Persian Rice
I’ll be honest—this one caught me off guard. I made Mary Berry’s Persian Rice thinking it’d be a pretty side dish, maybe something to balance …
Mary Berry Chocolate Ganache Icing
The first time I made Mary Berry’s chocolate ganache icing, I honestly thought I’d ruined it. I’d just finished baking a sponge, the kitchen was …
Mary Berry Viennese Finger Biscuits
I’ll be honest—these nearly ended up as one big buttery puddle. The first time I piped them out, they looked perfect. Proud little stars all …
Mary Berry Paella
The first time I tried to make Mary Berry’s paella, I had no clue just how fast paella rice drinks up stock. One moment I …
Mary Berry Strawberry Tarts
You know when something looks so dainty and perfect, you assume it’ll be a faff to make? That was me with these strawberry tarts. All …