The first time I made these, I’ll be honest—I thought zest from three fruits? That’s a lot of grating for a school-night bake. But my …
Mary Berry Lucy’s Strawberry Slices
The first time I made Lucy’s Strawberry Slices, I completely underestimated how messy things could get. The sponge looked innocent enough—fluffy and golden—but once I …
Mary Berry Malted Chocolate Cake
I still remember the first time I made this Malted Chocolate Cake—I’d just moved flats, and the only cake tin I could find was a …
Mary Berry’s Apple and Lemon Sandwich Cake
This cake surprised me—and not just because I managed to forget the lemon curd the first time I baked it. (Yes, really.) I’d made dozens …
Mary Berry Lemon Shortbread
Lemon and I have a long-standing love affair. But this shortbread? Let’s just say it had me wrapped around its zesty little finger from the …
Mary Berry Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
The first time I made these, I was far too confident. I tossed everything into the pan like a Mediterranean goddess and popped it in …