The Best of Mary Berry

Entree

Highland Beef Pie

This recipe is perfect for feeding a large party, make ahead and enjoy as a feast around Christmas time. If you like, replace 7oz beef with…

Beverage

Mulled Wine

This warm, spicy drink is the smell of Christmas, a pan simmering away in the kitchen gives you all the festive aromas! If you wish, tie…

Appetizer

Smoked Salmon and Guacamole Canapes

These make perfect canapes or serve three together as a starter. Adding the disc of smoked salmon under the guacamole prevents the bread…

Side Dish

Fennel and Onion Tarte Tatin

This is a delicious tart with a caramelized top on a puff pastry base. Careful to keep the round rings of onion whole and flat so they keep…

Side Dish

Stollen

Stollen is a German Christmas bread. Proof in a warm place. I choose not to add currants as they tend to burn too easily. It will keep for…

Recipe

Sweet Potato and Celery Root Slaw

It's great to have a slaw over the festive season to go with cold meats and leftovers. Using in-season root vegetables gives this a nice…

Dessert

Bûche du Noël

French for "chocolate log," and the perfect Christmas treat, this bake has a whisky cream filling. Add ¼ cup of chopped hazelnuts to the…

Dessert

Christmas Cranachan Pavlova Wreath

With a Scottish twist, this pavlova is perfect for the festive period to be enjoyed by all. Cranachan is traditional Scottish dessert of…

Entree

Lemon and Thyme Roast Turkey

I use a meat thermometer when cooking turkey – it helps to judge when the turkey is done. When working out when to put the turkey in the…

Dessert

The Very Best Trifle

It wouldn’t be Christmas without trifle! This is a good traditional recipe which is always popular with my family. Rather than making a…

Beverage

Rylan’s Festive Fizz

Rylan prepares this festive cocktail with Mary, perfect for your favorite holiday celebration! This recipe is from a digital extra from…

Appetizer

Christmas Stilton and Sage Canape

Tiny bite-sized herb cheese scones topped with Christmas flavors. Don’t handle too much as they will become tough. This recipe appears in…

Side Dish

Christmas Apricot and Chestnut Stuffing

So much flavor, texture and crunch in this stuffing, I also serve it for a main course for non-meat eaters as a stuffing inside half a…

Dessert

Luxury Christmas Pudding

A classic pudding for Christmas day. Make well ahead and reheat on the day to serve. This recipe appears in Mary Berry's Ultimate…

Side Dish

Brussels Sprouts with Peas and Cashew Nuts

Brussels sprouts are an essential part of Christmas dinner, although not everyone likes them! This is one vegetable that really can’t be…

Entree

A Twist on Palusami with Smoked Haddock and Sourdough

Traditionally made with just taro leaves, coconut milk and onions, then baked in an umu – (above ground oven with hot volcanic rocks). You…