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Mary Makes It Easy Season 2 Episodes

Season 2 Episode Guide

25 Episodes 2022 - 2023

Episode 1

When Life Gives You Lemons

Mary makes a star out of one of her all-time favourite ingredients and whips up a Lemon Raspberry Loaf with a bright pink glaze; Lemon Parmesan Chicken that is fancy enough for guests but quick enough for any night of the week; a zesty take on carbonara - Creamy Lemon Crab Pasta with a nutty sesame topping; and to finish it all off, a lemonade that is infused with seasonal berries and fresh mint.

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Episode 2

Made to Hors D'oeuvres

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

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.

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Episode 3

Supermarket Swap

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

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Episode 4

Herb Your Enthusiasm

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

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Episode 5

Summer's Bounty

Mary Berg is celebrating summer's seasonal fruits and veggies. With her limited-edition bounty of peppers, Mary makes a sweet and spicy appetizer, Baked Goat Cheese with Jalapeno Cherry Jam. Her Creamy Zucchini Risotto is like summer on a plate, with parsley, mint and even those cute little zucchini blossoms. Mary has also got the perfect dish to highlight tomatoes aplenty: Tomato Butter Chicken. Don't forget the cocktails. Mary's Strawberry Cucumber Mojito is packed with garden-fresh goodness all muddled together in delight.

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Episode 6

Fake It 'Til You Bake It

These recipes are all about supermarket hacks to raise one's baking game.

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Episode 7

Livin' in the Past-a

Mary Berg and her husband share their new tradition of at-home date night, born from quarantine-life cravings for Italian-American chain restaurants. Mary recreates the checkered tablecloth magic with Classic Italian Restaurant Salad dripping with homemade Italian dressing and deliciously Stuffed Banana Peppers filled with beef and sausage, topped with herby tomato passata sauce. For a fuss-free, make-ahead dessert, Mary's simplified Tiramisu has thick layers of mascarpone cream with coffee and booze-soaked ladyfingers. And don't forget the pasta. Mary's rich and creamy Fettucine Alfredo loaded with shrimp will have you singing "that's amore!"

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Episode 8

Cast Away

A cast-iron pan is at the top of Mary Berg's must-have items list, but it can be intimidating, even for experienced cooks. Mary channels her inner cowboy with a hearty Vegetarian Chili Cobbler with Cornbread Dumplings, and she keeps down the number of dishes with her One-Pan Breadcrumb Chicken Thighs with orzo and greens. Then, Mary gets sweet with Peach and Berry Crisp, and her husband, Aaron, shares all the secrets to caring for cast iron.

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Episode 9

Make and Take

A potluck is a great way to bring people together, and Mary Berg has recipes to impress your pals at the next gathering. Her Confit-ish Tomatoes, also known as Tomato Slop, feature slow roasted tomatoes loaded with olive oil and topped with crumbled goat cheese. Homemade Crackers are thrown together with just a few pantry staples, and Mary brings the Oktoberfest vibes with Soft Pretzel Knots with Beer Cheese. For dessert, Mary's Blueberry Cream Cheese Turnovers are a party-perfect treat with a thick and jammy filling.

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Episode 10

Bare Bones Baking

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.

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Episode 11

The Short List

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.

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Episode 12

Livin' on the Veg

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.

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Episode 13

Wine and Dine

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.

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Episode 14

My Fave Missed Steak

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.

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Episode 15

Batch Made in Heaven

Mary Berg fills up the freezer with batch-made meals for her and her friends. Her Go-To Tomato Sauce freezes beautifully, making it a must-have store 'n serve solution to throw together a meal, like Veggie Cabbage Rolls. These have a mushroom and rice filling with walnuts and fresh herbs. Speaking of rolls, Lasagna Roll Ups are pre-proportioned pasta perfection, made with pesto, spinach and ricotta filling and ground beef. Nothing brings comfort like chili, and Mary's Green Chili brings a new smoky spin on a freezer staple, using ground turkey, charred peppers and green salsa. Everything is ready to heat and serve in a jiff.

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Episode 16

Overnight Guests

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Join Mary Berg as she takes it step by step through recipes guaranteed to impress without the stress. Recipes this week include a delicious Apple Butter Roast Pork, Creamy White Bean Cauliflower Soup, and an easy Overnight Apple French Toast.

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Episode 17

Scrap Cooking

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

This week, Mary helps viewers make the most of all those odds n' ends around the kitchen. Recipes this week include Cinnamon Oat Pancakes, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Parmesan Corn Chowder, and a quick method for a Dried Citrus Peel garnish.

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Episode 18

Side Show

Mary Berg gives centre stage to the sides as she prepares recipes like crispy sweet potatoes, pear and shallot tarte Tatin, and double tomato salad.

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Episode 19

Comfort Cooking

This week is all about nostalgia as Mary shares her takes on comfort food classics. Recipes include Mini Panzerotti with dunking sauce, home-made Ice Cream Taco treats, nostalgic Herby Chicken and Dumpling Soup, and Mary's Tune Noodle Casserole.

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Episode 20

Fast Flavor

This week Mary proves delicious meals don't have to take all day. Quick-cooking recipes this week include a snappy and savory Shrimp Scampi Linguini, a delectable Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lava Cake, Chicken Saltimbocca, and good ol' Beans on Toast.

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Episode 21

Low & Slow

Turn down the heat and take it easy with this week's low and slow recipes from Mary Berg. This week's recipes include Slow Roasted Squash, an easy and delicious Porchetta-ish Roast, Classic Pot Roast, and a Caper Mayo Sauce and Pickled Fennel to turn the leftover porchetta into delicious sandwiches.

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Episode 22

Picnic and Choose

This week, let Mary help you pack your picnic basket with delicious and portable recipes to take on your next outdoor adventure. Recipes this week include Salmon Rillette, Fridge Door Salad, Chicken Pot Hand Pies, and Strawberry and Goat Cheese Panna Cotta.

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Episode 23

Back to the BBQ

Get outside and fire up the BBQ this week as Mary shares recipes to take your grilling game up a notch. Recipes this week include Grilled Soy Maple Mushrooms, Grilled Scallops with Minty Pea Salad, Cheese-Stuffed Grilled Garlic Flatbreads, and Burgers with Brie and Grilled Pancetta.

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Episode 24

Taco Tuesday

Go all out for your next Taco Tuesday with recipes from the season finale of Mary Makes It Easy. This week's recipes include a simple method for Pork Carnitas, refreshing Pineapple Spritz, crispy fried Tacos Dorados de Papa, and all the taco fixings you could ever want.

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Episode 25

Holiday Hang

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.

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