Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion

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Mary Berg--winner of MasterChef Canada and star of Mary's Kitchen Crush--shares her most delicious, stress-free recipes, grand enough for special celebrations and easy enough for a regular Tuesday night. NATIONAL BESTSELLER Mary Berg--winner of MasterChef Canada and star of Mary's Kitchen Crush--shares her most delicious, stress-free recipes, grand enough for special celebrations and easy enough for a regular Tuesday night. Everyone knows that a good party always ends up in the kitchen, whether you're grabbing a drink, tasting a dish, or just chatting with the host and other guests. That's because the kitchen is the heart of every home, big or small. But sometimes entertaining (even casually) can feel daunting or overwhelming, with all the planning, shopping, cooking, and clean up. Enter Mary Berg . . . In her first book, TV star and home cook Mary Berg is here to banish any anxiety about preparing food for the people you love. All of Mary's recipes are meant to be laid down on a table that is groaning under the weight of delicious food and relaxed elbows. Kitchen Party is filled with Mary's family-style favorites for brunches, dinners, and special occasions--along with some of her famous baked goods and desserts, of course. You'll find over 100 simple, straightforward and mouthwateringly-good recipes for dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Apple Cinnamon Syrup; Ricotta, Roasted Grapes and Hazelnut Tartines; Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream; and Slablova (aka Pavlova for a Crowd). And with Mary's tips and suggested menu pairings for multiple occasions, from Mother's Day Brunch to a Low-Key Bridal Shower, you'll never find yourself short of ideas. Whether you're cooking for a big crowd of friends or hosting a romantic dinner for two, Mary is here to guide you using the warmth and cooking skills that have already made her a beloved voice of encouragement for all types of home cooks.

MARY BERG is the winner of MasterChef Canada season 3, and the star of Mary's Kitchen Crush, as well as a cooking expert on CTV's Your Morning, The Social, and The Marilyn Denis Show. After degrees in history, English, and information studies, Mary detoured into a career in insurance for 5 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."

"A collection of inspiring, yet totally doable recipes for those of us who love to feed people. Like Mary herself, Kitchen Party aims to make both cook and guests comfortable in the kitchen, no matter how many people you'll have around the table." -The Globe & Mail "Mary has the kind of magnetic energy and warmth that brings people together, especially around the dining room table. Any home cook will be charmedby this playful and unpretentious collection of recipes. From whipping up the perfect hollandaise to decorating a classic four-layer birthday cake, Mary's culinary wizardry will inspire you any day of the week!" -Chef Michael Bonacini "There's nothing like a good kitchen party to make you feel excited and at ease at the same time as you eat, and Mary is the definition of charming party host in this delectable book. You will revel in her stories and photos, which bring you right into the kitchen with her, feeling like you're part of the party and ready to jump in and cook." -Anna Olson "When you love what you do and you respect the ingredients, food becomes magic. That's exactly what Mary has done in her first cookbook and that's alsowhy she holds the title of Canada's MasterChef!" -Chef Claudio Aprile "Playful fuel for relaxed entertaining." -Chatelaine "Seriously, there's something for everyone and every occasion." -The Loop "Filled with delicious and stress-free recipes for brunch, dinner, and of course, dessert, this baby definitely deserves a spot on your cookbook shelf." -Blair Stutz