This one came about on a grey Wednesday when I had two sad apples, the dregs of an apricot bag, and no desire to leave …
Mary Berry Chocolate Roulade Recipe
I’ll be honest—the first time I tried making Mary Berry’s chocolate roulade, I cracked it right down the middle. Literally. I thought I’d whisked the …
Mary Berry Chocolate Victoria Sandwich
I first made this Mary Berry Chocolate Victoria Sandwich in a bit of a panic—one of those “need a cake in under an hour, can’t …
Mary Berry Cut And Come Again Cake
I used to think fruit cake was strictly for December. Dense, boozy, and something you politely nibble at your nan’s. But then I made this—Mary …
Mary Berry Coffee Victoria Sandwich
This was the cake that converted me to coffee bakes. I wasn’t sure at first. Coffee in a sponge? I thought it would either taste …
Mary Berry All-In-One Victoria Sandwich
You’d think after baking hundreds of sponge cakes I’d have this one nailed—but my first go at Mary Berry’s all-in-one method? A proper faff. I …
Mary Berry Waldorf Salad
I’ll admit, I used to think Waldorf salad was a bit naff—something you’d find on a hotel buffet in the 80s. But leave it to …
Mary Berry Coq au Vin
The first time I made Coq au Vin, I tried to cut corners. Skipped the marinating, used boneless chicken, and didn’t even reduce the wine. …
Mary Berry Thai Chicken Curry
I’ll be honest—this curry nearly ended up down the sink the first time I made it. I got cocky with the curry paste (three tablespoons? …
Mary Berry Stuffed Chicken Thighs With Lemon Sauce
I wasn’t expecting much, to be honest. I made this on a rainy Wednesday when all I had was some leftover sausage meat, a slightly …