Brussels sprouts are a key component of many people’s Christmas dinners, but they can be boring if eaten on their own. One way to make them tastier is to pair them with a bacon, onion and chestnut mix ...

Lush, richly-flavoured gravy drizzled over turkey and poured into the well of Yorkshire puddings is one of the highlights of Christmas dinner. Shopbought gravy is handy, but nothing beats the depth of ...

As the festive season descends, bringing with it a whirlwind of commitments, the daily dinner dilemma often adds unwelcome pressure. Thankfully, Britain’s beloved culinary icon, Dame Mary Berry, steps ...

It’s not Christmas if we’re not debating the merits of Christmas dinner, is it? Yes, we all love roast potatoes and the meat (or meat alternative) is always a winner but parsnips can be controversial, ...

Christmas simply wouldn’t be complete without a few sweet treats. So dazzle everyone with these tasty recipes from some of Britain’s best loved cooks and chefs. Whether you are set to host on the big ...

Mary Berry celebrates Christmas traditions, including delicious food, Christmas lights, carols and picking the Christmas tree, with Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball. Show more In ...

Christmas Eve is a curious gap in the festive calendar – too close to the main event to warrant chaos, too important to be phoned in. It’s the night when the house is half-decorated, the fridge is ...

As the festive season descends, bringing with it a whirlwind of commitments, the daily dinner dilemma often adds unwelcome pressure. Thankfully, Britain’s beloved culinary icon, Dame Mary Berry, steps ...

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Butter a wide, shallow 1.7-litre / 3-pint ovenproof dish. Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda and treacle into a mixing bowl. Beat using an ...