Dinner

Mary Berry Malay Rice is a fragrant, golden-tinted rice dish cooked with warm spices, tender chicken, and sweet sultanas that plump up beautifully during cooking. The grains come out separate and lightly spiced, with a gentle aroma of turmeric and cumin that fills the kitchen as it simmers. This version is straightforward to prepare with…

This vegetable curry is a warmly spiced, golden-sauced dish with tender chunks of potato, soft chickpeas, and sweet red pepper sitting in a thick, fragrant tomato base. The spices bloom into a deep, earthy aroma, and the sauce clings to each vegetable rather than sitting watery at the bottom of the pan. This Mary Berry…

This chilli con carne is a deep, richly coloured dish with slow-cooked beef that breaks down into tender, sauce-coated pieces, sitting in a smoky, gently spiced tomato base with soft kidney beans throughout. The flavour is rounded and full-bodied, with warmth that builds gradually rather than sharp heat upfront. What makes this version stand out…

This Mary Berry coleslaw recipe produces a crisp, creamy salad with fine ribbons of white cabbage, carrot, and onion coated in a tangy, lightly sweetened dressing that clings to every strand. The texture sits between firm and tender, with a clean crunch that holds well without going watery, even after a few hours in the…

This Mary Berry potato salad is a creamy, well-seasoned dish built on tender waxy potatoes coated in a tangy, herb-flecked dressing that clings to every surface without turning heavy or stodgy. The balance of sharpness from the mustard and brightness from the spring onions keeps each bite lively rather than rich. What sets this version…

Mary Berry meat and potato pie is a deeply satisfying, golden-crusted pie with a rich, savoury filling of tender braised beef and soft, buttery potato chunks, all held together in a thick, glossy gravy. The shortcrust pastry bakes to a pale golden finish with a short, crumbly texture that breaks cleanly at the fork. This…

This Mary Berry Normandy pork casserole is a slow-cooked, golden-brown pork dish finished in a cream and apple sauce that turns silky and pale as it simmers down into the meat. The sauce carries a gentle tartness from dry cider, balanced by the sweetness of softened apple slices and a rounded depth from wholegrain mustard….

This sausage lasagne is a hearty, golden-topped bake with layers of richly seasoned pork mince, a gently spiced tomato sauce, and a silky, thick béchamel that sets into a creamy, just-firm finish when sliced. The pasta sheets soak up every bit of flavour as they cook, giving the finished dish a tender, cohesive texture that…

Mary Berry Bolognese Ragu is a slow-cooked, deeply savoury meat sauce with a rich, glossy finish and tender strands of beef that coat every strand of pasta. The colour deepens from bright red to a warm, russet-brown as it simmers, and the aroma shifts from sharp tomato to something rounder and more complex. What makes…

Mary Berry fish pie with leeks is a deeply comforting dish, with a golden, creamy mashed potato crust hiding a silky white sauce filled with tender flakes of fish and soft, buttery leeks beneath. The sauce is smooth and savoury, with just enough richness to coat every piece without feeling heavy on the palate. This…