Just when you thought your holiday to-do list couldn’t get any longer, Mary Berg pops up with a whole new batch of festive recipes to try. In the “Holiday Baking” episode of Mary Makes It Easy, Berg turns her attention to the sugary heart (and occasionally savory soul) of holiday gatherings. So, put down the eggnog, grab your mixing bowls, and let’s see what she’s cooking up this time.
Berg’s approach is, as always, about simplifying the often-intimidating world of holiday baking. This episode offers a mix of sweet and savory, aiming to cover all your festive bases. For those with a sweet tooth, there are Gingerbread Cupcakes (because who needs a whole house when you can have a cupcake?), Orange Chocolate Swirl Shortbread (swirls are so in this season), and the always-popular Nuts and Bolts snack mix (a classic for a reason).
But Berg doesn’t stop at dessert. Recognizing that not everyone lives on sugar plums and gingerbread men, she throws in a savory option: Stuffing Bread. Now, before you picture a loaf of bread stuffed with, well, more bread, it’s apparently a stand-alone dish that can also be served alongside your holiday roast. Whether this creation is brilliant or just plain bizarre will have to be determined by brave viewers willing to experiment.
So, if you’re in need of some culinary inspiration or just want to live vicariously through someone else’s holiday baking adventures, tune in to Mary Makes It Easy this Sunday. Just try not to burn the gingerbread.
Mary Makes It Easy airs on Food Network, Sundays at 12:00 PM.
