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 …
Mary Berry Miso Cod
I’ll be honest: the first time I made this, I burned the glaze and half the cod stuck to the pan. Not exactly what Mary …
Mary Berry Asparagus Feta Salad
I made this salad on a whim one Sunday when the fridge was mostly bare and I couldn’t face another cheese toastie. I remembered seeing …
Mary Berry Roasted Pepper and Ricotta Rolls
I made these on a whim, right before a last-minute neighbour’s lunch—and let me tell you, I nearly binned the whole lot halfway through. The …