The first time I made this soup, I expected a bit of a bland beige bowl, to be honest. I mean—cauliflower. Not exactly thrilling. But …
Mary Berry Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
Rum and Raisin was not a flavour I grew up loving—honestly, I used to think it tasted like a boozy old Christmas pudding melted into …
Mary Berry Vegetable Kebabs
I’ll be honest—these kebabs nearly turned into a soggy mess the first time I made them. I thought, “How hard can it be? Just whack …
Mary Berry Vanilla Custard
To be honest, I’ve messed up custard more times than I care to admit. You’d think something with just eggs, sugar, and milk would be …
Mary Berry Bakewell Tart
Let me be honest straight away: my first Bakewell Tart attempt was a buttery disaster. The pastry shrank like a wool jumper in a hot …
Mary Berry Roasted Cauliflower
I wasn’t expecting cauliflower—of all things—to steal the show at Sunday lunch. But here we are. I made this Mary Berry roasted cauliflower on a …
Mary Berry Dundee Cake
I’ll be honest, the first time I made this Dundee cake, I didn’t quite get the almond topping right. The blanched almonds sank a bit, …
Mary Berry Madeira Cake
I’ll be honest—the first time I made Mary Berry’s Madeira Cake, I expected something delicate and elegant. Instead, I got a weirdly domed sponge with …
Mary Berry Pan Fried Falafel
I didn’t grow up eating falafel, but once I tasted that first crunchy, golden bite wrapped in warm flatbread with a dollop of yogurt—I was …
Mary Berry Peanut Butter Cookies
The first time I made these, I completely forgot to soften the butter. I’d just got in from a walk, fancied a quick bake, and …