The Great British Bake Off is no stranger to draw dropping creations, but sometimes, there are baked goods that especially ...

Combine the flavours of fish pie and cauliflower cheese and you get this wonderful dish from Mary Berry! A hearty gratin that's a real winter wamer. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

Mary Berry has taken humble ingredients and elevated them to create this hearty vegetarian cheesy pie topped with golden puff pastry that feels like a real treat. Equipment and preparation ...

Throwing away a whole loaf of bread is not only a roadblock to making a tasty sandwich, but it's also a waste of money. While many people focus on where they store bread to extend its shelf life ...

A child of the poor gathered his companions around him and led them to a statue of Mary, before which a lamp was burning, as is the custom in that holy city. There, these fresh young voices sang ...

This delicious pear cake is an Italian classic and is lovely with a cuppa or served with cream as a dessert. Any ripe but firm pears will work. Grease and line the base of a 20cm/8in springform ...

A homemade birthday cake is treat that will be remembered for the love and effort you put in. This easy birthday cake recipe requires less effort than most, but still looks fun and impressive.

Mary McNamara is a culture columnist and critic for the Los Angeles Times. Previously she was assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment following a 12-year stint as television critic ...