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  • 2016-01-25T00:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 42m
  • 2h 52m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
No matter how hard a dish may seem, Mary has a way to make it foolproof. In each episode, Mary shows fabulous recipes and technical tips to please the novice and the expert cook alike, as well as sharing some of her memories of her life, family and friends. Revealing recipes and secrets guaranteed to help in any culinary situation - from feeding the family to impressing friends, from busy days when time is scarce to finding comfort on those more gloomy days - Mary has the perfect trusted recipe that will never let you down.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-01-25T00:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2016-01-25T00:00:00Z29m

In the first programme, Mary cooks up a celebration of five delicious dishes suitable for those special days when you are having people around for dinner or simply want to treat a loved one at home. To start, Mary prepares some delicious salmon fillets with herbs and red pepper with a foolproof side of spiralised veg, perfect for any dinner party.

2016-02-01T00:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2016-02-01T00:00:00Z29m

In this programme, Mary cooks up the best of her comforting home-cooked dishes - those that pick you up and put a smile on your face. To start, Mary prepares a warming roasted butternut squash soup with indulgent cheese and parma ham twists. Next, a foolproof mackerel pate with lime that couldn't be simpler, followed by a warming Mexican tortilla bake, perfect for a cosy evening at home with the family.

2016-02-08T00:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2016-02-08T00:00:00Z28m

Mary cooks up a celebration of six delicious dishes perfect for outdoor entertaining and lazy summer days. To start, she prepares a luxurious whole seabass with lime and dill butter that couldn't be simpler.

2016-02-22T00:00:00Z

1x04 Episode 4

1x04 Episode 4

  • 2016-02-22T00:00:00Z29m

This episode features scrumptious goodies to thrill the family and keep them coming back for more!

2016-02-29T00:00:00Z

1x05 Episode 5

1x05 Episode 5

  • 2016-02-29T00:00:00Z28m

Mary shares her foolproof recipes for those days when you are simply run off your feet. Her mantra is 'get organised and try to do things ahead', and the dishes she prepares in this episode are ones you can get together in no time. Tomato soup made from ingredients from the store cupboard and express bacon and pesto pasta are perfect examples of dishes that take under 20 minutes to rustle up. When Mary feels the need to unwind there is one recipe that is perfect for slowing things down - her salmon, fennel and pea risotto.

2016-03-07T00:00:00Z

1x06 Episode 6

1x06 Episode 6

  • 2016-03-07T00:00:00Z29m

In the final episode of the series, Mary showcases her dishes that are perfect for a party. Sometimes cooking for a crowd can be very daunting, but Mary loves sharing her ideas that are fun, different and don't take forever to prepare. First up is a Thai chicken curry, perfect for a party and all people need is a fork and a bowl. Mary loves a classic dish, and what better way to showcase this than with her ham hock terrine.

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