I first tried Florentines at a café in Bath on a rainy afternoon—they looked elegant, lacy, and frankly a bit intimidating. So naturally, I thought, …
Mary Berry Fresh Cranberry Sauce
I’ll be honest—this cranberry sauce nearly put me off fresh cranberries forever. The first time I tried it, it came out so bitter and weirdly …
Mary Berry Meringues
I’ll be honest, I used to be scared of meringues. They look so dainty and perfect—like they belong in a Parisian patisserie, not my drafty …
Mary Berry Mini Bakewell Tarts
I remember the first time I tried to make mini Bakewell tarts—I thought, “How hard can it be?” Well, I quickly learned that underbaked pastry …
Mary Berry Spinach Quiche
I first made this Mary Berry spinach quiche on a Sunday afternoon with a handful of leftover eggs, some weary spinach, and not much of …
Mary Berry Banana Loaf
I’ll be honest, the first time I made Mary Berry’s banana loaf, I thought it would be just another banana bread. You know the type—nice …
Mary Berry Tiramisu Cake
I made this tiramisu cake on a Sunday that began with big ambition and ended with mascarpone on the cat. To be honest, I thought …
Mary Berry Potato Wedges
Mary Berry’s Potato Wedges is made with large firm potatoes, olive oil, paprika, coarse sea salt, and black pepper. This tasty Potato Wedges recipe creates …
Mary Berry Lemon Ice Cream
I first made this on a July afternoon that was far too hot for baking—but my sweet tooth didn’t care. I had a jar of …
Mary Berry Strawberry Pavlova
The first time I made Mary Berry’s Strawberry Pavlova, I was aiming for “showstopper.” What I got looked more like a deflated balloon in a …