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Custard Tart

An English classic custard tart featuring a creamy egg filling baked in a crisp pastry case with grated nutmeg.

Harvey Wallbanger

A classic vodka and orange juice cocktail layered with Galliano liqueur and garnished with orange and a cherry.

Stuffed Chicken Legs

Deboned chicken legs stuffed with a savory mortadella and breadcrumb mixture, wrapped in bacon, then browned and oven-roasted.

Béchamel Sauce

A classic white sauce infused with onion, bay leaf, and cloves, thickened with a buttery roux for a smooth finish.

Caesar Salad

A classic Caesar salad featuring homemade dressing, golden-brown croutons, fresh cos lettuce, and grated parmesan cheese.

Sherry Trifle

A traditional layered dessert with soaked sponge, biscuits, fresh berries, custard, and a creamy liqueur-infused syllabub topping.

Steak Diane

Pan-seared steaks served with a rich brandy, mustard, and cream sauce, accompanied by fries and buttered peas.

Chasseur Sauce

A classic French brown sauce made by reducing white wine and brandy with mushrooms, shallots, tomato, and meat glaze.

Tomato Sauce

A classic French tomato sauce made with pork, aromatics, and flour-style roux, slow-baked and then strained for smoothness.

Pecan Pie

A classic vegetarian pecan pie featuring a golden syrup and brown sugar filling, baked in a shortcrust pastry case.

Béarnaise Sauce

A classic French sauce made by emulsifying egg yolk and melted butter into a tarragon-infused vinegar reduction.

Deep-Fried Turbot and Chips

Golden-brown battered turbot fillet served with double-fried potato chips, tomato ketchup, and fresh lemon wedges.

Classic Crêpes Suzette

Delicious thin pancakes infused with orange zest, folded and soaked in a boozy, citrus-butter sauce then flamed with liqueur.

English Parsley Sauce

A classic, creamy nursery sauce infused with aromatics and fresh parsley, perfect for fish, gammon, or fishcakes.

Roux / The Basic White Sauce

A foundational white sauce made by combining melted butter and flour before whisking in milk or stock until smooth.

Apple and Blackberry Charlotte

Softened apples and blackberries encased in buttery bread, baked until golden and served with homemade vanilla custard and fruit garnish.

Apple Crumble with Custard

A classic dessert of softened ginger apples topped with buttery crumble, served alongside a rich homemade vanilla bean custard.

Arnold Bennett Omelette with Radish and Fennel Salad

A classic Arnold Bennett omelette featuring smoked fish, topped with cheesy sauce and served with a fresh radish salad.

Beef, Ale and Carrot Pie

A classic beef pie featuring sweet carrots and hoppy ale, topped with golden puff pastry and served with steamed vegetables.

Blackberry Charlotte with Custard

A classic fruit dessert featuring tender blackberry compote encased in golden buttery bread, served with homemade custard and cream.

Bolognese with Tagliatelle

A rich, classic meat sauce served with homemade egg pasta. Simple to prepare, letting the ingredients bubble for deep flavor.

Champ

A classic Irish mashed potato dish made with creamy milk, butter, and chopped spring onions for a comforting side.

Chicken Chasseur with Straw Fries

Chicken pieces fried until golden, simmered in a wine and tomato sauce with mushrooms, shallots, served with crispy straw fries.

Chicken Liver Parfait with Spiced Apple Chutney and Melba Toast

Exquisite chicken liver parfait served with homemade spiced apple chutney and crispy, thin Melba toast triangles for a classic appetizer.

Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Mashed Potato

Jointed chicken cooked in a rich Madeira and cream mushroom sauce, served with smooth buttery mash and green beans.

Classic Chicken Kiev with Spring Vegetables

Chicken breasts stuffed with garlic butter, breaded, and deep-fried, served with a medley of simmered buttery spring vegetables.

Classic Coq Au Vin

A classic French wintry comfort dish featuring chicken simmered in red wine and brandy, served with smooth mashed potatoes.

Classic Toad in the Hole

Sausages baked in a crispy mustard batter served with glazed baby carrots, peas, and a rich veal jus.

Crayfish Cocktail with Melba Toast

A spruced-up seafood classic featuring steamed crayfish in a homemade cocktail sauce served with crispy double-grilled melba toast.

Eggs Arnold Bennett

A classic smoked haddock omelette topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and melted cheddar cheese, then grilled until golden.

Fish and Chips with Crushed Garden Peas

Crispy battered fish and homemade chips served with a unique twist of cold, crushed chilli and mint peas.

Fried Calves' Liver with Straw Fries, Onion Rings and Cavolo Nero

Seared calves' liver served with crispy straw fries, battered onion rings, sautéed cavolo nero, and a rich flambéed Diane sauce.

Griddled Fillet Steak with Fries and Béarnaise Sauce

Succulent fillet steaks served with homemade double-fried chips and a classic buttery tarragon béarnaise sauce.

Jam Roly Poly with Proper Custard

A classic British steamed pudding featuring homemade strawberry jam and a rich, creamy vanilla bean custard.

Moules Marinière with Garlic and Parsley Breadcrumbs and French Fries

A classic French bistro dish featuring steamed mussels in a creamy wine sauce, topped with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs and fries.

Petits Pois à la Française

A classic French side dish featuring sautéed bacon, garlic, and onions simmered with peas, cream, and fresh lettuce leaves.

Prawn and Langoustine Cocktail

A classic seafood starter featuring steamed prawns and langoustines with homemade Marie Rose sauce, served in cocktail glasses.

Quiche Lorraine

A classic savory tart featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy egg custard.

Sole Meunière with Brown Shrimps

A classic French dish featuring pan-fried sole fillets topped with a buttery brown shrimp, relish, and lemon sauce.

Spotted Dick and Custard

A traditional British steamed pudding filled with currants and lemon zest, served with a rich, homemade vanilla-style egg custard.

Classic Prawn Cocktail with Toasted Rustic Bread

A classic prawn cocktail layered with homemade Marie Rose sauce, crisp lettuce, apple slices, and served with toasted ciabatta.

Waldorf Salad

A classic Waldorf salad featuring chicken, apples, celery, and walnuts tossed in a homemade creamy lemon and mustard mayonnaise.

Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce

Succulent tiger prawns served with a homemade Marie Rose sauce on a bed of crisp Little Gem lettuce.

Queen of Puddings

Indulgent individual puddings featuring a creamy lemon-scented base, sweet raspberry jam layer, and a crisp, golden meringue topping.

Jam Roly Poly

A modern oven-baked version of the retro classic dessert featuring suet pastry and plum jam served with custard.

Vanilla Custard

A classic vegetarian vanilla custard made by simmering milk and cream with vanilla, then thickening with egg yolks and sugar.

Classic Crème Caramel

A simple step-by-step guide to making perfect caramel custard desserts, chilled overnight for a smooth, sweet finish.

Coffee and Walnut Battenberg Cake

A delicious coffee and walnut variation of the classic Battenberg cake featuring a checkered sponge wrapped in smooth marzipan.

Mary Berry's Perfect Victoria Sandwich

A classic British sponge cake layered with jam and cream, perfect for tea-time and simple to bake.

Mary Berry’s Lasagne Al Forno

A classic perfected lasagne featuring a slow-cooked beef ragu, creamy Parmesan white sauce, and melted cheddar cheese topping.

Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart with Woven Lattice Top

A classic British dessert featuring shortcrust pastry, sweet golden syrup filling, and a beautiful woven lattice top crust.

Tarte au Citron

A classic lemon tart featuring a crisp shortcrust pastry and a zesty, creamy citrus filling. Best served warm or cold.

Yorkshire Pudding

A classic Mary Berry recipe for large, pillowy Yorkshire puddings served with Sunday lunch.

Beef Bourguignon with Bubble and Squeak

Slow-cooked beef shin in red wine served alongside pan-fried vegetable potato cakes for a comforting, hearty meal.

Bakewell Pudding

A traditional British dessert featuring layers of breadcrumbs, jam, and a rich almond-infused custard baked until set.

Rump Steak and Kidney Pudding

A traditional steamed pudding featuring tender rump steak and kidney seasoned and encased in a rich suet pastry crust.

Salad Dressing

A classic, creamy salad dressing made by blending hard-boiled egg yolks with mustard, cream, and vinegar until smooth.

Gammon with Double Egg and Oven Chips

Pan-fried gammon steak served with crispy oven-baked potato chips, roasted tomato, and two fried eggs.

Steak, Egg and Chips

A classic hearty dish featuring deep-fried potato chips, flattened rump steak, and a fried egg.

Simple Bread Sauce

A classic homemade bread sauce infused with onion, cloves, and bay leaf, finished with butter and double cream.

Jam Roly-Poly

A classic British suet pudding rolled with raspberry jam, baked until golden, and served with warm custard.

Chocolate Volcanoes

Indulgent individual chocolate fondants with a molten center, prepared by whisking eggs into a mousse and baking until just risen.

Rum Babas

Impress your guests with this rum-soaked, retro classic featuring yeast-leavened sponges filled with Chantilly cream and fresh fruit garnish.

Îles Flottantes 'Façon Maman Blanc'

Poached meringues floating on vanilla custard, topped with a dark golden-brown caramel. A classic Raymond Blanc dessert.

Riz au Lait (Rice Pudding)

A timeless French classic made by simmering rice in vanilla milk, baking, and finishing with a caramelized sugar crust.

Beef Stroganoff with Matchstick Potatoes

Succulent beef fillet strips and mushrooms in a creamy paprika sauce, served alongside crispy, deep-fried hand-cut matchstick potatoes.

Simple Cod Gratin with Béarnaise Sauce Topping

Sauté vegetables and cod, top with a homemade creamy béarnaise sauce, and bake until golden and thickened.

Warm Chicken Liver Salad with Perry Vinegar Dressing

Pan-fried chicken livers served over mixed greens with a warm perry vinegar dressing, topped with crisp croutons and chives.

Alternative Fish and Chips

Deep-fried whiting fillets in a coconut and herb batter served with homemade thin-cut chips and a tangy tartare sauce.

Apple Charlotte with Caramel Sauce

A classic English dessert of buttery bread-lined pudding filled with soft apple purée, served with warm caramel and clotted cream.

Cod with Parsley Sauce and Mash

Pan-fried cod fillets served with a creamy parsley sauce and a smooth potato and celeriac mash.

Individual Toad in the Holes

Whisk a smooth batter, chill, then bake with sausages in hot dripping. Serve with a rich, glossy onion and ale gravy.

Original Crème Brûlée

Vanilla-rich decadent custards simmered with cream, baked in a bain-marie, and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping.

Eggs Florentine

An indulgent weekend brunch featuring poached eggs and steamed spinach on muffins, topped with homemade hollandaise sauce and grilled.

Victoria Sponge With Fresh Cream and Jam

A classic Victoria sponge cake filled with strawberry or raspberry jam and whipped double cream, finished with icing sugar.

Battenberg Cake

A classic afternoon tea sponge cake with a signature checkerboard pattern, wrapped in marzipan and joined with apricot jam.

Brioche Sausage Roll (Saucisson Brioché)

A rich French sausage loaf featuring a large saucisson encased in buttery, hand-kneaded brioche dough and baked until golden.

Deep-filled Lemon Meringue Pie

A classic dessert featuring a buttery pastry case, tangy lemon filling, and a light, fluffy meringue topping.

Duck à l'Orange

A classic retro roast duck served with a glossy orange liqueur and marmalade sauce with Julienne orange zest.

Easy Creamy Vanilla Custard

Whisk egg yolks, cornflour, sugar, and vanilla together before gently cooking with milk and cream until smooth and thick.

Fabulous Fish Pie

A decadent fish pie featuring three types of fish in a rich dill sauce topped with cheesy mashed potatoes.

Liver and Bacon with Onions and Gravy

Classic home cooking featuring sautéed lamb's liver and crispy bacon simmered in a rich, onion-infused beef stock gravy.

Perfect Steak and Chips

A classic dish featuring precision-cooked sirloin or rib-eye steaks served alongside triple-cooked golden chips and fresh watercress.

Profiteroles with Two Chocolate Sauces

Vanilla cream-filled profiteroles served with rich dark and creamy white chocolate sauces for a decadent vegetarian dessert.

Steak Diane with Sauté Potatoes

Tender steaks served with a creamy brandy and tarragon sauce alongside crisp, garlic-infused sautéed potatoes and a fresh salad.

Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy and Peas

Classic sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, homemade onion gravy, and peas in a simple, family-friendly budget recipe.

Ham, Fried Duck Egg and Triple Cooked Chips

Tom Kerridge elevates a classic with homemade triple-cooked chips, buttery glazed ham, and perfectly fried duck eggs.

Between the Sheets

A seductive 1940s twist on the classic Sidecar cocktail featuring cognac, rum, and orange liqueur.

Sidecar Cocktail

A classic 1920s London cocktail made by shaking cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice.

Silver Gin Fizz

A classic 19th-century American cocktail combining gin, lemon juice, sugar, and egg white for a frothy, refreshing finish.

How to Make Custard

A classic homemade custard base using egg yolks, cream, and vanilla, perfect for puddings or making ice cream.