I made these on a weeknight when I was done with oven trays and washing up—just wanted something warm and comforting that didn’t require five …
Mary Berry Basil Pesto Dressing
The first time I made this pesto dressing, I’d just harvested a jungle of basil from the sad little windowsill plant that somehow turned into …
Mary Berry Rum Truffles
The first time I made these, I thought, “How hard can it be to roll some boozy cake balls?” Ha. Let’s just say my kitchen …
Mary Berry Toffee Sauce
I’ve made this toffee sauce more times than I care to admit—usually in a panic when guests are halfway through their crumble and I’ve remembered …
Mary Berry Mocha Cake
I first made this Mocha Cake on a gloomy Tuesday when my coffee machine broke and I needed something—anything—with caffeine in it. It was meant …
Mary Berry Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Right, I know what you’re thinking. Vongole? Isn’t that supposed to have clams? That’s exactly what I thought when I first spotted this version in …
Mary Berry Lamb Tagine
I’ll be honest—this nearly defeated me the first time I tried it. The flavours were there, but the lamb? Tough as an old boot. I …
Mary Berry Mushroom And Asparagus Risotto
The first time I made this, I thought, “Oh, it’s just risotto. Mushrooms, asparagus, rice—how complicated could it be?” Famous last words. I scorched the …
Mary Berry Victoria Sandwich
I’ll be honest—the first time I made this, I was far too smug about it. “It’s just a Victoria sponge,” I thought. “Simple! Foolproof!” Famous …
Mary Berry Vanilla Cheesecake
I’ll be honest—this one nearly had me crying into a bowl of mango slices the first time I tried it. I was convinced a vanilla …