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Season 1

  • S01E01 What Are Ya, Chicken?

    • September 6, 2021
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    Mary offers four exciting ways to expand your chicken repertoire so it will never be boring or dry again!

  • S01E02 Date Night

    • September 13, 2021
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    Mary settles your nerves for date night by serving up four recipes sure to impress your special guest while you maintain your chill.

  • S01E03 One Pot Wonders

    • September 20, 2021
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    Mary makes clean-up a breeze by whipping up four one-pot recipes.

  • S01E04 Feelin' France-y

    • September 27, 2021
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    Mary gives a quick crash course in French cuisine.

  • S01E05 Get Ahead

    • October 9, 2021
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  • S01E06 Love Letter to Leftovers

    • October 11, 2021
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    Leftovers can seem uninspiring, but Mary gives them new life by showing how to use them as ingredients in brand new recipes.

  • S01E07 Cheese Please

    • October 18, 2021
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    If cheese was a food group, it would be Mary's favorite; Mary pays homage to fromage with four recipes where cheese is the star.

  • S01E08 Meatless Mondays

    • October 25, 2021
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    Not every meal needs to have meat as the star. Mary shows how simple and delicious Meatless Mondays can be.

  • S01E09 Fast Food Fixes

    • November 1, 2021
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    Mary's delivering fast food flavors at home with dishes that are simple to make.

  • S01E10 Let Them Eat Cake

    • November 8, 2021
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    Mary has three foolproof cake recipes to make sure any celebration is a hit.

  • S01E11 Freezer Fixes

    • November 15, 2021
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    Mary makes the freezer a friend by throwing together four recipes with frozen ingredient staples.

  • S01E12 Easy Baked Breakfast

    • November 22, 2021
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    Mary shows how embracing your oven and baking for breakfast is the ultimate game changer to switch up your daily grind.

  • S01E13 Mary Makes It Merry

    • November 29, 2021
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    Preparing a big holiday feast can be overwhelming, but Mary has recipes to help decrease stress and give one more time to spend with family.

  • S01E14 Healthied Up

    • January 10, 2022
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    Mary makes healthier versions of her favorite comfort foods by incorporating more nutrients and adding healthier ingredients without sacrificing the flavor.

  • S01E15 Mary Bakes It Easy

    • January 17, 2022
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    Baking may be a science, but it doesn't need to be complicated; Mary's recipes show some simple solutions for enjoying baked goods at home.

  • S01E16 Uncanny Valley

    • January 24, 2022
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  • S01E17 Budget Bites

    • January 31, 2022
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  • S01E18 Pasta La Vista

    • February 7, 2022
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    Mary will have you saying Grazie! with four deliziosa pasta recipes that keep it simple but amp up the flavour.

  • S01E19 Pie in the Sky

    • February 14, 2022
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    Pie making can be daunting, but Mary provides a pastry crash course with three different types of dough.

  • S01E20 Desk Lunch

    • February 21, 2022
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    Mary shares recipes that help people working from home or in an office have a tasty lunch without sacrificing convenience.

  • S01E21 May Contain

    • February 28, 2022
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    Mary shows how to cater to food intolerances and allergies by amping up the flavour instead of using ingredient substitutions.

  • S01E22 Spice, Spice, Baby

    • March 7, 2022
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    Mary takes a spice-fueled adventure around the world and helps you navigate the grocery store spice aisle.

  • S01E23 Picky Eaters

    • March 14, 2022
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    Whether you're cooking for finicky friends or tricky tots, Mary's got it covered with strategies to feed even the pickiest eaters in your life.

  • S01E24 Guests to Impress

    • March 14, 2022
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    Mary recommends a retro theme for impressing guests; these old-school recipes with a special Mary twist are sure to bring fun to the table.

  • S01E25 BBQ's and A's

    • March 14, 2022
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    Mary brings recipes and guides to grill for novices.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Holiday Hang

    • December 13, 2022

    Holiday meals aren’t just for the family. This season, Mary shares all the recipes needed to host a fantastic holiday hang with BFFs! Get the party started with a platter of baked Camembert, Cranberry Jam, and Spiced Nuts. Then, assuming everyone already got their turkey fix, delight pals with Mary’s guaranteed-to-satisfy Peppercorn Beef. A festive celebration needs sides, and Mary’s got it covered with Too Buttery Mashed Potatoes and mouth-watering Sautéed Greens. Top it all off with delicious Onion Gravy, and expect “the holiday hang at your house” to become an annual tradition.

Season 2

  • S02E01 When Life Gives You Lemons

    • September 13, 2022
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    In Mary’s world, when life gives you lemons, you put them in everything! Lemons are her absolute main squeeze in the kitchen and she can never get enough. Using her all-time favourite ingredient as the star, Mary starts with sweets by baking Lemon Raspberry Loaf topped with a delightful pink glaze, sure to satisfy any one at teatime. Moving on to mains, Mary whips up Lemon Parmesan Chicken that’s fancy enough for guests but quick enough for any night of the week. Then she shows off a zesty take on carbonara: Creamy Lemon Crab Pasta with a nutty sesame topping. To finish it off, she obviously has to make Lemonade. This version is infused with seasonal berries and fresh mint.

  • S02E02 Made to Hors D’oeuvres

    • September 20, 2022
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    Prepare your party platters! Mary’s handy hors d’oeuvres elevate classic recipes while keeping it simple. This week’s recipes include: Charcuterie Board Popovers; Sausage Roll Wreath with Dijonnaise; Grilled Shrimp Cocktail; Grown Up Floats.

  • S02E03 Supermarket Swap

    • September 27, 2022
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    Mary is all about cooking smarter, not harder. She shares no-sweat supermarket shortcuts to save you from kitchen time and stress.

  • S02E04 Herb Your Enthusiasm

    • October 4, 2022
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    Save your abundance of fresh herbs from wilting away with Mary's recipes to use them up in a jiff.

  • S02E05 Summer's Bounty

    • October 11, 2022
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    Celebrating the season with Mary's recipes that take advantage of limited-edition produce, including tomatoes, zucchini, peppers and berries

  • S02E06 Fake It 'Til You Bake It

    • October 18, 2022
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    These recipes are all about supermarket hacks to raise one's baking game.

  • S02E07 Livin’ in the Past-a

    • October 26, 2022
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    Make your own checkered tablecloth magic with Mary’s recipes for Italian-American restaurant night.

  • S02E08 Cast Away

    • November 8, 2022
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  • S02E09 Make and Take

    • November 15, 2022
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    Simple potluck recipes.

  • S02E10 Bare Bones Baking

    • January 1, 2023
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    Mary Berg proves that you don't need to break the bank on fancy gadgets to whip up some delicious and impressive baked goods. Mary uses everyday household items to cut her Classic Cake Donuts before frying on the stovetop and drizzling melted chocolate on top with a DIY Piping Bag. Then, there's no pie plate or rolling pin required for Mary's Chocolate Cherry Galette, and she's got a nifty hack for pitting fresh cherries. Top it all off with a No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream that's simple enough for kids to pitch in.

  • S02E11 The Short List

    • January 8, 2023
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    Mary Berg takes on the challenge of creating the most flavorful dishes from the fewest number of ingredients. Her Peach Bourbon Chicken features a golden caramelized peach pan sauce, and Red Pepper Roast Salmon includes a bright roasted pepper side salad with fresh pesto, olives and pine nuts. Mary's Zucchini Capellini saves on both ingredients and time, coming together in under 10 minutes, and her two-ingredient dessert, Affogato, is impossible to stress over with vanilla ice cream topped with espresso coffee.

  • S02E12 Livin' on the Veg

    • January 8, 2023
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    Vegetarian cooking can be so much more than just a bowl of greens. Mary Berg celebrates the veggie life by making Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with crumbled tofu and topped with a homemade smoky enchilada sauce and queso fresco cheese. Protein-packed Chickpea Socca is the perfect vehicle for a dairy-free green goddess dressing full of fresh herbs, and a Salad Topper includes toasted nuts and seeds, dried cranberries, and crispy fried wonton strips. Mary's Veggie Pakoras are made with chickpea flour, garam masala spice and whatever veggies and legumes you've got in the crisper.

  • S02E13 Wine and Dine

    • January 17, 2023
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    Mary shakes up a cocktail of recipes that use beer and wine to load up on flavor.

  • S02E14 My Fave Missed Steak

    • January 24, 2023
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    Mary's veg versions of meaty classics can satisfy even the biggest meathead, with burgers, nugs and even bacon.

  • S02E15 Overnight Guests

    • February 7, 2023
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  • S02E16 Batch Made in Heaven

    • February 7, 2023
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    Taking cooking off the to-do list with Mary's batch-made meals to fill the freezer.

  • S02E17 Scrap Cooking

    • February 14, 2023
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  • S02E18 Side Show

    • February 21, 2023
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  • S02E19 Comfort Food

    • February 28, 2023
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    Mary Berg shares the ultimate comfort foods that are the perfect recipe for indulging in your stretchy pants. She makes Tuna Noodle Casserole, complete with a crusty topping of crumbled potato chips, and Mini Panzerotti, palm-sized pockets of pizza goodness. Mary's Herby Chicken and Dumplings have fluffy herb-packed dumplings steamed right in the pot, and Ice Cream Tacos are served up in peanut butter-coated shells.

  • S02E20 Fast Flavor

    • March 7, 2023
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  • S02E21 Low & Slow

    • March 14, 2023
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  • S02E22 Picnic and Choose

    • March 21, 2023
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  • S02E23 Back to the BBQ

    • March 28, 2023
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  • S02E24 Taco Tuesday

    • April 4, 2023
    • CTV Life Channel

    Hosted by chef and two-time Canadian Screen Award-winner Mary Berg, follows Berg as she takes viewers step-by-step through recipes.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Tastes of Tuscany

    • September 5, 2023
    • CTV

    Join Mary Berg as she takes it step by step through recipes guaranteed to impress without the stress.

  • S03E02 Mash Up Recipes

    • September 12, 2023
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    Mary mashes ideas together to get wacky dishes like Caesar salad roast chicken and taco meatball skillet.

  • S03E03 Mare of Cheesetown

    • September 19, 2023
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    Cheese is one of Mary's true loves, so she begins another round of all-cheese-everything, with cheesy appetizers, main courses and desserts.

  • S03E04 Some Like It Hot

    • September 26, 2023
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    Hot sauce hive unite. Mary spices it up with recipes that bring the heat, including Maple Sriracha Salmon and spicy pickled Caesar Beans.

  • S03E05 Meat Cute

    • October 3, 2023
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    Mary uses easier-on-your-wallet meat cuts to make flavourful dishes, like Pork Chops au Poivre and her mom’s signature Grilled Flank Steak.

  • S03E06 The Plot Chickens

    • October 17, 2023
    • CTV

    The humble chicken is here to stay! Mary keeps it fresh with recipes for her most-asked-for protein, and breaks down the essential life skill of how to butcher a bird. Mary's zesty Chicken Gnocchi and Mushroom Skillet is your next one-pan wonder. There's a perfect amount of pepper in her Chicken Paprikash if you’d like to partake in the punchy stew served over noodles. And Mary's got a new sheet pan staple with Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Onions and crumbled feta, meaning minimal dishes and maximum flavour!

  • S03E07 Curd's the Word

    • October 24, 2023
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    Bean curd, that is! AKA tofu. AKA the most common meat-sub for the veg-heads out there. There's nothing common about Mary's new takes on tofu in all of its various forms. If you're feeling umami, Avocado and Cucumber Inari are typically the top of Mary's sushi order, but these tasty pockets are whipped up right at home. Mary's Lemon Ginger Orzo Soup makes a great comfort food swap, and take it to the next level with Nashville Hot Tofu served up in a classic white bread sammy with pickles. And who knew tofu could be for dessert? Silken tofu is a perfect base for Peanut Butter and Strawberry Mousse.

  • S03E08 Throwback Desserts

    • October 31, 2023
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    Bust out your stretchy pants. Mary's making desserts that stand the test of time and have a nod to nostalgia in every bite. What do you get when you combine bananas + toffee? Banoffee Pie, piled high with whipped cream. Neapolitan Icebox Cake means no baking required with its traditional layers of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Pineapple Upside Down Cake is deceptively simple and decorates itself. And Mary remembers a recipe from her high school cooking class that's still an A+, Classic Custard Fruit Tart.

  • S03E09 Relay Smart Cooking

    • November 7, 2023
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    A kitchen relay is Mary’s antidote to monotonous meal prep. Mary’s double-duty prep tips save future-you on oodles of cooking time.

  • S03E10 Braising the Stakes

    • November 14, 2023
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    Mary's tender braising recipes feel like kitchen magic, like Braised Blade Steak and Butter Beans, or Braised Cabbage with Crispy Topping.

  • S03E11 An Unexpected Party

    • November 21, 2023
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    Last minute guests equals no time to freak out and cancel, and Mary's minimal effort menu will impress in a flash.

  • S03E12 Life is a Fryway

    • December 5, 2023
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  • S03E13 Casserole With It

    • January 9, 2024
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    Nothing says comfort food like casserole, and Mary’s got a variation for any time of the day, even breakfast and dessert!

  • S03E14 Soups On

    • January 16, 2024
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    Mary. Loves. Soup. Join the soup obsession with recipes that vary from cozy to chill, smooth or chunky, plus an ample dose of cheese, duh.

  • S03E15 When You Fish Upon a Star

    • January 23, 2024
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    Mary helps you master the catch of the day with recipes focused around fish, including zesty Tuna Tartare and curried Salmon en Papillote.

  • S03E16 Steak House Sides

    • January 30, 2024
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    Hosted by chef and two-time Canadian Screen Award-winner Mary Berg, follows Berg as she takes viewers step-by-step through recipes that solve everyday cooking conundrums.

  • S03E17 Sneak Attack

    • February 6, 2024
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    Hosted by chef and two-time Canadian Screen Award-winner Mary Berg, follows Berg as she takes viewers step-by-step through recipes that solve everyday cooking conundrums.

  • S03E18 Doughn't Go Bakin' My Heart

    • February 13, 2024
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    Hosted by chef and two-time Canadian Screen Award-winner Mary Berg, follows Berg as she takes viewers step-by-step through recipes that solve everyday cooking conundrums.

  • S03E19 Whatever Ails Ya

    • February 20, 2024
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    Mary showcases her go-to recipes for when you’re not feeling 100%, whether ailing from a tummy- or heart-ache

  • S03E20 Toot, Toot. We're Going to Beantown

    • February 27, 2024
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    When it comes to versatility, beans slap! Board the bean train with recipes like Black Bean Brownies or Linguini with White Bean Cream Sauce.

  • S03E21 Sandwich Bored

    • March 5, 2024
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    Never get bored by a ammy again with Mary’s stacked recipe lineup of sandwich possibilities, like Classic Muffuletta or Turkey Patty Melts.

  • S03E22 Pub Crawlers

    • March 12, 2024
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    Mary makes her favourite bar bites at home like Antojitos, Beer Battered Cheese Curds, and Crispy Baked Chicken Wings.

  • S03E23 Veggin’ Out on the Grill

    • March 19, 2024
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    Mary is living the grill life veg-first with enticing vegetarian recipes like her Pulled Mushroom Sandwich or Grilled Halloumi Salad.

  • S03E24 Movie Night

    • March 26, 2024
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    Mary shares the perfect recipes for movie night, including everything sweet and salty, from savoury snacks to popcorn.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Good Ba(king) Wenceslas

    The holiday season is the best time for baking, so Mary’s sharing her fam’s fave bakes for a festive feast.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Holiday Baking

    • December 8, 2024

    The holiday season is the best time for baking, so Mary Berg shares her family's fave bakes for a festive feast. Run, run, run as fast as you can to make Mary's Gingerbread Cupcakes with warm spices and the texture of sticky toffee pudding. Her crowd-pleasing Nuts and Bolts snack mix is a classic sweet and salty treat. For the holiday cookie exchange, Mary's Orange Chocolate Swirl Shortbread are a sure-fire hit. Then on the savory front, Mary's Stuffing Bread tastes like a roast turkey dinner and later gets made into the ultimate side dish.