There’s something unbeatable about a midweek dinner that looks like you made an effort—when really, you didn’t. I threw this together one Wednesday after a …
Mary Berry Quickest Ever Lemon Meringue Pie
This pie was my last-minute rescue when I needed something sweet, fast, and still impressive. I’d promised dessert for a Sunday lunch and completely forgot—classic …
Mary Berry Goats Cheese and Shallot Tart With Walnut Pastry
This tart saved me one Saturday afternoon when I had guests coming and a fridge full of shallots that needed using. I’d never made walnut …
Mary Berry Saturday Night Pasta Recipe
This one’s a proper crowd-pleaser and a total fridge-raider’s dream. I first made it on a Saturday night when we were half a bottle of …
Mary Berry Onion, Courgette and Blue Cheese Puff Tarts
These tarts were my accidental “I’ve got guests coming” hit. I made them on a whim, mostly because I had a rogue courgette and a …
Mary Berry Butternut Squash and Lentil Samb
This one started as a clean-out-the-fridge situation and turned into something I now make on purpose. The first time I threw it together, I wasn’t …