I’ll be honest—when I first read “Forest Bean Salad”, I wasn’t entirely convinced. Sounded a bit too green, a bit too… worthy, if you know …
Mary Berry Madeleines
I’ll be honest: the first time I made Madeleines, I thought they were just fancy fairy cakes with scalloped edges. I was wrong. These little …
Mary Berry Spiced Red Cabbage
I made this spiced red cabbage one December when I’d planned a roast pork shoulder but forgot all about the veg. Classic me. I rifled …
Mary Berry Creamy Asparagus Soup
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this soup the first time I made it. Asparagus? In a starring role? I thought it might …
Mary Berry Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls
I first made these sage and onion stuffing balls thinking they’d be a quick side—no big fuss. Honestly? The first batch was weirdly soggy, and …
Mary Berry Pork Stroganoff
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 …