Well Seasoned - by Mary Berg (Hardcover)

About the Book

For television star Mary Berg, cooking meals to enjoy with family is a constant source of joy, no matter the day or time of year. As the seasons change, so does the food Mary craves and cooks. Sometimes it's based on what's available at the farmers' market, other times it's based on the weather or how she feels on a particular day. The recipes in this book range from easy weeknight meals to more elaborate weekend feasts, but all of them share Mary's simple instructions and warm style.

Book Synopsis

TASTE CANADA AWARDS GOLD WINNER AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Beloved home cook, television star, and bestselling author Mary Berg is back with 100 seasonal recipes to inspire your year and delight your palate.

For Mary, cooking meals to enjoy with family is a constant source of joy, no matter the day or time of year. But as for what those meals include? Well, that's what makes it fun. As the seasons change, so does the food Mary craves and cooks. Sometimes it's based on what's available at the farmers' market, other times it's based on the weather or how she feels on a particular day. Well Seasoned is a cookbook to celebrate friends and family, giving readers a peek into how Mary cooks over the course of a year.

• SPRING is Crisp, Light, and Lively with Green Risotto, White Wine Coq au Vin, and Pistachio Sponge Cakes with Matcha Cream

• SUMMER is Bright, Fresh, and Classic with Cottage Pancakes, Grilled Summer Squash Pizza, and Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake

• AUTUMN is Cozy, Hearty, and Nostalgic with Baked Meatballs with Pesto and Ricotta, Curried Shrimp Orzo, and Pumpkin Pecan Pudding

• WINTER is Rich, Savory, and Celebratory with Everything Bagel Drop Biscuits, Roasted Fennel and Beet Salad, and Eggnog Basque Cheesecake

The recipes in this book range from easy weeknight meals to more elaborate weekend feasts, but all of them share Mary's simple instructions and warm style. With Mary's guidance and encouragement, you'll find beautiful recipes to nourish yourself and your family all year long.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR WELL SEASONED

"Mary welcomes us back into her kitchen with heart, and her immense love of food and cooking. Well Seasoned beautifully reflects the dishes Mary shares with her family and friends. It is packed with thoughtful, comforting, delicious recipes that will become your favorites instantly!"
--CHEF LYNN CRAWFORD

"Mary's recipes exude her effortless charm and pure joy in the kitchen, while paying tribute to the fresh, exciting ingredients from each turn of the calendar. Well Seasoned has you covered for every occasion, craving and celebration throughout the year."
--ZOË FRANÇOIS, author of Zoë Bakes Cakes and Magnolia Network TV host

"Mary's personality shines through this work to transform how we view cooking for ourselves and our friends and family. She makes world-class meals achievable at home with this collection of approachable recipes for any occasion or season."
--ARLENE DICKINSON

"This is a pretty epic recipe collection, inspired by all that affects our appetites: moods, cravings, seasons and the people around our tables. Well Seasoned covers every course and occasion, with accessible yet aspirational recipes that Mary calls into service to feed herself and her family on the regular. Like her, the book is fun and the dishes are a bit unexpected - think strawberries and rhubarb inverted into a tarte tatin, or a handful of sour-cream-and-onion chips crushed over new potato salad."
--JULIE VAN ROSENDAAL, The Globe and Mail

About the Author

MARY BERG is the bestselling author of Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion, the host of Mary Makes It Easy and Mary's Kitchen Crush, the Season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada, as well as a cooking expert on Your Morning, The Social, and The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada. After degrees in history, English, and information studies, Mary detoured into a career in insurance for five years, before being convinced by her family to audition for MasterChef Canada and ultimately stealing the show! She has since launched her cooking career full time, and never looked back. Mary lives and cooks in Toronto. Her first word was "cheese."