This trifle nearly became a Boxing Day disaster. I’d promised my mum something “classic but a bit different” for the Christmas table—and, foolishly, I left …
Mary Berry Salted Caramel Brownies
The first time I made these salted caramel brownies, I dropped an entire spoonful of caramel straight onto the floor. My dog thought all his …
Mary Berry Tomato and Basil Soup
I first made this soup on one of those grey Tuesday nights when everything in the fridge looked sad and I desperately needed something warm, …
Mary Berry Gazpacho
I’ll be honest—gazpacho never used to thrill me. Cold soup? I always thought it sounded like something you’d politely sip at a garden party while …
Mary Berry Caesar Salad
I’ll be honest: I used to skip Caesar salad at home. Too many limp lettuces, gloopy dressings, or worse—those sad croutons that taste like cardboard. …
Mary Berry Lemon Mousse
The first time I made this lemon mousse, I was halfway through spooning it into the glasses when I realised I’d forgotten the lemon juice. …
Mary Berry Banana Fruit Bread
Right—confession time. The first time I made Mary Berry’s banana fruit bread, I got cocky. “It’s just banana bread,” I thought, as I casually tipped …
Mary Berry Frittata
Let me just say—this frittata nearly ended up scrambled eggs in disguise the first time I made it. It was one of those Tuesday mornings where I …
Mary Berry Easy Vanilla Ice Cream
The first time I tried this no-churn vanilla ice cream, I didn’t have high hopes. To be honest, I only made it because I had …
Mary Berry Hot Chocolate Pudding
I made this for a dinner party and, honestly, I nearly didn’t serve it. It looked like it had sunk in the middle. I panicked, …