Mary Berg takes away the worry of fresh herbs going to waste with fragrant recipes. Fresh pesto is a no-brainer, and Mary makes it even more mouthwatering on a Fine Herb Pesto Pizza topped with peaches, tomato and gooey burrata cheese. She also fancies up fish and chips with a Crispy Halibut topped with chive and mint gremolata. Herbs can be great for baking too, and Mary's Rosemary Orange Olive Oil Cake is no exception. Plus, Mary shows her top tips for preserving herbs at home, so they don't go sad and droopy.
Mary Berg loves to spend time in the kitchen, but sometimes life gets in the way, so these recipes are all about getting maximum deliciousness in 30 minutes or less. Shrimp Scampi-Linguini cooks up fast with a crispy breadcrumb topping. Then, Mary swaps out traditional veal for a quick-cooking Chicken Saltimbocca, tenderized and wrapped in prosciutto with sage. Plus, Beans on Toast is so much more than the sum of its parts with garlicky buttered toast, white kidney beans and crumbled feta cheese. For dessert, Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes are wee volcanos of sweet and salty goodness!
Alcohol is not just a fun meal pairing, it's also a super flavorful ingredient to cook with! Mary Berg shakes things up with Wine Can Chicken that's cooked with a cocktail of dry white wine, lemon and herbs inside the bird and served with a wilted green, creamy sauce. For another boozy meal, Mary's Roast Pork with Red Wine Grape Sauce uses a dry red to complement the garlic and grainy mustard marinade. For dessert, Mary cracks open a cold one to craft a Chocolate Stout Cake. The bitter beer combined with chocolate is a recipe for delicious decadence. She tops it off with an Irish cream buttercream and a drizzle of salty-sweet Beer Caramel Sauce. Cheers!
Mary Berg's veg versions of meaty classics can satisfy even the biggest meat lover by maintaining those hearty flavors and textures. Mary gets the jump on fast food with stovetop Falafel Burgers sandwiched between mini pita buns and garnished with quick-pickled red onion and garlic tahini sauce. Her Tofu Chicken Nuggets can crush any crunch craving by coating extra firm tofu in spiced batter with golden brown toasted panko and a mayo-honey mustard dip to dunk on the side. Mary's Quick Fakin' Bacon crumble replaces the mother of all meats, using flaked coconut to create a smoky topper for anything from Caesar salad to a breakfast sammy. For Italian night, Mary's Mushroom Lentil Meatballs are ready to be served up on a meatball sub or bowl of pasta.
Mary Berg loves to cook outside and has recipes that take grill night to the next level. Brie and Pancetta Burgers are topped with chunky grilled red onion and gooey Brie cheese. For a vegetarian grill-friendly main, Mary's Grilled Soy Maple Mushrooms caramelize beautifully, and on the lighter side, Grilled Scallops with Minty Pea Salad are flavored with garlic, lemon and herbs on a peppery arugula base. Finally, Mary does some barbecue baking with decadent Cheese Stuffed Grilled Garlic Flatbreads.
Holiday meals aren't just for the family! Mary Berg shares all the recipes you need to host a fantastic holiday hang with friends. Mary gets the party started with a platter of baked Camembert, Cranberry Jam and Spiced Nuts. Then, Mary's Peppercorn Beef is guaranteed to satisfy, and the sides are covered with Too Buttery Mashed Potatoes and mouthwatering Sautéed Greens. Top it all off with delicious Onion Gravy, and you can expect "the holiday hang at your house" to become an annual tradition.
Starting with a classic Roast Chicken Dinner, Mary Berg guarantees that chicken will never be boring or dry again. She also makes comforting Chicken Noodle Soup, Hoisin Chicken with Pickled Veg and her husband's favorite, Speedy Chicken Parm.
Mary Berg delivers fast food flavors at home with dishes that are simple to make and even better when personalized. She satisfies takeout cravings with a Thai version of Chicken Satay, Shrimp Fajitas, Detroit-Style Pizza and Spicy Speedy Tuna Bowls.
Whether at home or the office, Mary Berg's lunch recipes guarantee flavor and convenience. She starts with make-ahead Soba Noodle Cold Rolls, savors a Roasted Mushroom Flatbread, piles up an Herby Tahini Grain Bowl and snacks on Rocky Road Granola Bars.
Mary Berg boosts the nutrients in her favorite comfort foods and makes them healthier without sacrificing flavor. She skips the chips for her Roasted Veg Nachos and makes Oven-Fried Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan and no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies.