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 …
Mary Berry Tiramisu
We had surprise guests and about 90 minutes to pull together something that felt fancy without actually turning the oven on (it was a heatwave—I …
Mary Berry Butterfly Cakes
I remember the first time I made butterfly cakes—it was the middle of a grey Tuesday, and I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. …