I first made Marie Rose sauce for a prawn cocktail on Christmas Eve—felt very Fawlty Towers, but I was determined to do it properly. I …
Mary Berry Sausage Casserole Recipe – Hearty, Hug-in-a-Bowl Comfort Food
You know those cold, damp evenings where even the cat refuses to leave the radiator? That’s exactly when I first made this sausage casserole. I …
Mary Berry Banana Bread Recipe – Comforting, Foolproof, and Perfect for Overripe Bananas
This banana bread nearly defeated me the first time. I used three massive bananas because more banana = better banana bread, right? Wrong. It sunk …
Mary Berry Lamb Chops – Juicy, Herby, and Ready in 20 Minutes
There’s something about cooking lamb chops that used to intimidate me. They’re small, pricey, and unforgiving if overcooked. The first time I tried Mary Berry’s …
Mary Berry Caramel Shortbread – Buttery, Gooey, and Foolproof
I made Mary Berry’s caramel shortbread the first time on a whim—just a rainy afternoon, leftover condensed milk, and the kind of craving only layers …
Mary Berry Chateaubriand – Tender, Luxurious, and Sunday-Best Worthy
The first time I made Chateaubriand, I was utterly convinced I’d ruin it. That price tag doesn’t exactly scream forgiving, does it? But I was …