I first made these almond macaroons on a grey Tuesday when I should have been doing laundry—but the call of nutty sweetness was stronger than …
Mary Berry Soda Bread
I made this soda bread the first time on a cold, grey Tuesday when I’d run out of yeast and patience. I needed something warm …
Mary Berry Raspberry and Coconut Cake
The first time I made this raspberry and coconut cake, I honestly thought I’d messed it up. The batter looked way too thin—more like pancake …
Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble
I first made this crumble after an especially rainy Saturday in late September—the kind of day that begs for something warm from the oven and …
Mary Berry Pineapple Upside-down Cake
There’s something oddly nostalgic about pineapple upside-down cake. For me, it’s one of those bakes that transports me straight back to 90s school dinners—except this …
Mary Berry Boeuf Bourguignon
The first time I made this, it was freezing outside, and I’d just convinced myself I could “do French food” without burning anything. Big dreams. …