Mary Berry Cookery Course: A Step-by-Step Masterclass in Home Cooking

Mary Berry Cookery Course: A Step-by-Step Masterclass in Home Cooking by Mary Berry is a practical guide designed to build confidence in the kitchen through clear instruction and classic recipes. It is presented as a step-by-step cookery course focused on the foundations of home cooking.

Key details

• Author: Mary Berry
• Step-by-step cookery course with simple recipes for classic dishes
• Includes 12 classic master recipes with step-by-step instructions
• Features over 100 recipes described as fail-safe
• Each recipe includes a photograph of the finished dish
• Includes guidance on ingredients, pantry staples and core cooking methods

Synopsis

This cookery course takes you from the essentials to a broader, more assured repertoire, with recipes spanning soups, starters and mains, plus bread, puddings and cakes. Alongside the dishes themselves, Mary Berry shares the practical know-how that underpins reliable results, including tips for crisp roast chicken skin and avoiding a soggy-bottomed apple pie.

At its core are 12 classic “master recipes”, supported by step-by-step instructions, followed by over 100 additional recipes to help you cook with consistency. Advice on ingredients, keeping a well-stocked pantry and everyday techniques—from boiling eggs to cooking rice—rounds out the approach, making it suitable for home cooks looking to strengthen their basics and cook with greater confidence.