Dinner

This is a cosy, Mary Berry-style coq au vin with beautifully browned chicken, smoky bacon, and a glossy red wine sauce that tastes like it has simmered all day. The flavour is deep and savoury with soft onions and mushrooms soaking up every bit of that rich gravy. It’s a confident but very doable weekend …

These crisp, buttery cheese biscuits are the sort you set out with drinks and then quietly “tidy up” yourself because they are impossible to stop at one. They bake up golden with a short, crumbly snap, a rich cheddar flavour, and a gentle little kick from mustard and pepper. This is an easy, dependable bake …

These Mary Berry-inspired cinnamon biscuits are crisp at the edges, lightly tender in the middle, and rolled in a fragrant cinnamon sugar that tastes like a warm hug with your cup of tea. They are simple to make with everyday baking cupboard ingredients, no fancy equipment needed. Difficulty is easy, with just a short chill …

These Parmesan cheese biscuits are crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and full of savoury, nutty cheese flavour with a gentle mustard kick. They are the sort of buttery little nibbles that feel special with very little effort, perfect for drinks, cheeseboards, or a quick snack. The method is straightforward (one bowl, no …

This Mary Berry-inspired spaghetti bolognese is a cosy, family-style pasta dinner with a rich tomato sauce, tender minced beef, and a gentle savoury sweetness from slow-cooked vegetables. The texture is exactly what you want: silky sauce that clings to the spaghetti, with plenty of depth from tomato purée, herbs, and a long simmer. It’s an …

This Mary Berry spaghetti bolognese with red currant jelly is a rich, family-style meat sauce with a subtle, fruity sweetness that makes the tomatoes taste deeper and rounder. The mince turns tender, the sauce goes glossy, and the flavour is beautifully balanced without tasting sugary. It’s an easy, steady simmer on the hob, with just …

This Mary Berry Bolognese ragu is a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce with a silky texture, deep tomato flavour, and that gentle sweetness you only get from properly softened onions, carrots, and celery. It’s a straightforward, beginner-friendly recipe, but it tastes like something you’d happily serve to guests. The sauce turns beautifully thick and glossy as …

This brioche bread and butter pudding is the sort of comforting, old-fashioned dessert that never lets you down. Soft, buttery brioche soaks up a vanilla-scented custard, then bakes into a gently set, creamy middle with a golden, crisp top. It’s an easy, beginner-friendly bake with simple ingredients and a very generous payoff. Allow about 15 …