Mary E. Berg

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Spiced Apple Cheesecake

Mar 19, 2024 | parentscanada.com | Mary E. Berg

Let’s be real, classic baked cheesecakes can be finicky and making a perfect one without any cracks is not the easiest thing in the world. Sure, there are things you can do like adding a bit of cornstarch to the batter, not overbeating the eggs and using a water bath to protect the delicate custard from the direct heat of the oven, but sometimes, even after following every precaution, your cheesecake splits. But have no fear! All is well! That’s what the spiced apple cheesecake topping is for.
Breakfast Pizza aka Pizza & Lox

Mar 11, 2024 | more.ctv.ca | Mary E. Berg

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Mushroom Cannelloni with Pesto Cream Sauce

Mar 5, 2024 | more.ctv.ca | Mary E. Berg

Ingredients 227g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced Salt & pepper 1 tablespoon butter ½ medium red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1 tablespoon prepared basil pesto ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1 egg 8 fresh lasagna sheets 2 tablespoons butter 2 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups milk, warmed ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano...
One Pot Tomato Orzo

Mar 5, 2024 | more.ctv.ca | Mary E. Berg

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Cheesy broccoli and cauliflower skillet

Mar 4, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Mary E. Berg

serves 6 prep 15 minutes cook 1:15 hour difficulty Easy Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 broccoli crown, cut into florets 42 g butter, divided 1 shallot, finely diced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp + 1 tsp (24 g) plain (all-purpose) flour 2 cups (500 ml) milk Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2½ cups (288 g) grated strong cheddar cheese, divided ¼ cup finely chopped chives ½ cup (40 g) panko ½ cup (40 g) ground...
Barbequed Chicken with Tangy BBQ Sauce

Mar 4, 2024 | more.ctv.ca | Mary E. Berg

BBQ chicken, whether cooked on the grill or baked in the oven, is one of those dinners nobody at the table will complain about. Mary Berg shares a no-fuss tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with this whole chicken. 2H 50 Mins
Pasta and Tomato Sauce 2.0

Feb 29, 2024 | more.ctv.ca | Mary E. Berg

Recipes / Dinner / Mary Berg Ingredients 1 (796 ml) can whole tomatoes 1 yellow onion, peeled and halved 6 tablespoons butter 1 sprig basil or oregano 1 rind Parmigiano Reggiano, optional Salt 300–350g rigatoni Directions Add the tomatoes into a pot or high-sided sauté pan and, using your hands or a wooden spoon, break them apart (be careful of tomato juice splatter!).
Orange chocolate swirl shortbread

Feb 26, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Mary E. Berg

makes 16 prep 15 minutescook 30 minutesdifficulty EasyIngredients½ cup (100 g) sugar (see Note)1 orange, zested2½ cups (325 g) all-purpose flour½ tsp (2 g) kosher salt1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature50 g finely chopped dark chocolate3 tsp (10 g) turbinado sugar, optionalCooling and chilling time: 1 hour 15 minutes in total. InstructionsLightly grease a 23 cm (9 inch) square pan with non-stick cooking spray and/or line with a sling of baking (parchment) paper.
The genesis of joint pain

Feb 26, 2024 | mngoodage.com | Mary E. Berg

Wrapped around my right hand and wrist was a neoprene glove. A Velcro strap extended around my thumb providing an extra layer of protection for that arthritic joint. Every time I squeezed the too-small pruning shears a flare of achy pain zinged my wrist, thumb, and fingers. Cutting last year’s bluestem grasses caused throbbing discomfort. I took the black glove off and rubbed a pain relief ointment onto my skin. As I rubbed the cream into my joints, I thought about Dad’s hands.
Braised cabbage with garlic bread topping

Feb 22, 2024 | sbs.com.au | Mary E. Berg

serves 4 prep 10 minutescook 35 minutesdifficulty EasyIngredientsCabbage1 small head savoy or green cabbage28 g butter2 garlic cloves, thinly slicedKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes1 cup (250 ml) low-sodium vegetable or chicken brothTopping28 g butter, at room temperature3 garlic cloves, minced3 tsp finely chopped parsleyKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper4 thick (approx.