In the Kitchen with Mary Mac: Recent Episodes
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On the podcast, "In the Kitchen with Mary Mac," the titular Mary Mac of Mary Mac Bakehouse walks you through how to make all sorts of recipes, sometimes with a little bit of history. Produced by Anna Mac. To search recipes by category, check out our playlists on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jg2tgaz_BXqduXG8v_Qog
This cake is dense and moist and needs no icing, it's the perfect vehicle for rhubarb or any tart fruit. Have some for breakfast!
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This recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Salad is fairly simple but really fantastic! If you're looking for a good side dish to take to your next picnic you'll want to try it. We also include substitutions for making it vegan!
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Today Mary Mac shares a recipe for Chickpea Salad, a light refreshing dish perfect for picnic weather!
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This week on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we made Chicken Meatballs using ground chicken. We had fun thinking of all the ways we could use this mixture as we discovered what a flavorful and versatile meatball mixture we created, enjoy!
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In the Kitchen with Mary Mac is now all recipes, because Only Pizza and Chili Dog Pod are now on their own separate podcast called Eatin’ Around Lawrence County!
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We're back with another pizza shop! If you're looking for awesome Sicilian pizza in New Castle, you've gotta try Turco's! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
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Blueberry Butter Bars! A delicious blueberry-filled shortbread bar cookie with a crunchy crumbly topping. A great cookie and a great dessert square too!
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For our second Bill's episode, we're talking about Bill's Sandwich Shop in Neshannock, another staple of Mary Mac's childhood that absolutely holds up!
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Sorpipes is a dish that my grandma Pellegrino and my mom made often. It's fairly simple but the finished sauce is incredibly flavorful!
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The first of two Bill's episodes, this time we're in Union Township and the chili is exactly as Mary Mac remembered it!
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Chocolate Carrot Cake...we don’t know it it’s healthier than regular chocolate cake but it’s definitely delicious!
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This week we went to one of our favorite restaurants ever, Red Hot!
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On this episode of In the Kitchen with Mary Mac, we're making Overnight Oatmeal! We tell you how to create your own packets to simplify meal prep
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It's time! 2023, Mary Mac Bakehouse is visiting hot dog shops around Lawrence County, and our first stop is MP Coney Island in New Castle, PA!
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Zucchini Fritters! These are so good you’ll want to add them to your recipe rotation! We also include vegan and gluten free subs in our recipe. Serve with your favorite condiments
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What’s for dinner? Mac Stir Fry! It’s another great "One Pan" recipe from In The Kitchen With Mary Mac!
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Polish Donuts, Pączki, traditionally made and enjoyed before the start of the Lenten season but delicious any time (except during Lent 😉)
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The Somali Sambusa is a savory fried pastry filled with fragrantly seasoned ground beef. They're a little work but the reward is delicious!
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Let our Haluski recipe carry you into the New Year! Cabbage, onions, noodles and butter work together to create this delicious classic Eastern European dish
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This is a handy and tasty brownie mix, easy enough for kids to make, great for a quick snack. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, m&ms, special baking bits, whatever you like. It also makes a great gift! What's not to love?
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It's The Boozy Bugs Malt! A rich, frothy dessert cocktail you can enjoy while watching the new The Vindys music video Bugs!
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Apple Dumplings are a fall festival favorite. On this episode of In the Kitchen with Mary Mac, we tell you how to make them at home. They're great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Enjoy!
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This week we share our recipes for Turkey & Stuffing Rolls - vegan and non vegan. Both are delicious!
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For our last episode of Only Pizza, we went to an old favorite in Ellwood City! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
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Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Browned Butter Icing. This is a good cake with or without the icing! Great pumpkin flavor and wonderful texture, enjoy!
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It's our second to last pizza episode, so we had to get some good Sicilian pizza in Ellwood City! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
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Hearty and flavorful, our Sausage and Vegetable Soup is a great soup for a chilly fall day!
Ireland meets Italy in this Irish Tiramisu made with Five Farms Irish Cream. The flavors and textures blend to make a delicious desert that will definitely pick you up!
Our Aunt Rachel was an excellent baker, her cookies and desserts were legendary. This is her recipe for Banana Cake, it's the best we've ever had!
Our Aunt Rachel was an excellent baker, her cookies and desserts were legendary. This is her recipe for Banana Cake, it's the best we've ever had!
Whether you have a large garden, stock up at the grocery store, or have neighbors who give you surplus zucchini, freezing fruits and vegetables is a great way to preserve them so you have fresh produce all year round. In this episode, Mary Mac details how to process and freeze blueberries, peaches, broccoli, tomatoes, cabbage, and more!
This week, we went to the middle of Ellwood City for our pizza! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
At long last, Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad is finally The Big Thing! And why not? It's got it all - sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy, and it's delicious!
This week we had Town Mall Pizza, which is just as delicious as Mary Mac remembers! Spoiler alert: we love pizza (apologies for the background noise, we recorded on the porch)
My grandma called these delicious meat-filled rolls "pigs in a blanket." Whatever you call them, they're definitely a delicious way to use cabbage! Enjoy!
There was a bit of a snafu with this week's episode, so in the meantime, here's Mary Mac's recipe for White Pizza with Fresh Vegetables!
Oreo Irish Cream Dessert, and that’s just what it is: Oreos, pudding and Irish Cream never tasted so good! This dessert comes together quickly and travels well, but the best thing is it’s delicious!
We've got another downtown New Castle pizza place that's a new favorite, Little Johnny's 2! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Sausage! They're tasty and great to take to a picnic or party. Enjoy!
This week's pizza is from the center of downtown New Castle, Pizza Man's Pizza! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
On this episode of In The Kitchen with Mary Mac we're talking traditional Strawberry Shortcake. Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries on a homemade shortcake! Top it off with some whipped cream and you've got one of the best classic desserts ever created. Listen in for our fantastic shortcake recipe. Newsletter: https://www.marymacbakehouse.com/s/stories/from-the-kitchen-2-8
This week's pizza brings back so many fond memories and it's even better than we remembered! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
One Pan Pasta with Sausage and Vegetables. This is a popular recipe at Chez Mac! It comes together quickly and uses whatever pasta and vegetables you have on hand/like or want, what could be easier!
Vinny's is a restaurant in Ellwood City that has some of the best pizza we've ever had, and it's so close by! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Buffalo Jack Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip. This week we offer a vegan version of the classic party dip along with our favorite version. Enjoy either or both at your next party!
Chubby's is the farthest pizza shop from Mary Mac home base that we've tried so far, and it is well worth the drive! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Blueberry Picnic Cake! Perfect for picnics or any time you need a good take along cake to share
We're trying pizza from one of our favorite Ellwood City restaurants today, Nico Luciano's! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Ukrainian Borscht is a main course soup loaded with ham, beef, cabbage and beets, this week we share an old classic recipe with a time saving short cut. We hope you'll enjoy this recipe and try it yourself. Slava Ukraini!
This week we tried another pizza shop we haven't had before whose crust is absolutely tops, Ali's Upper Crust! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
In this episode we find out everything there is to know about Falagones, a traditional Italian food made and eaten over the Easter weekend. They're oddly specific to the McKees Rocks/ Stowe Township area just outside of the city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and to a few small areas in Italy. We hope you enjoy this lesson in food history, tradition and celebration.
Today we tried a pizza we've never had before, Scustie's Super Pizza on the North Hill in New Castle! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Homemade Snack Cakes- Devil Dogs, Suzy Q's, Twinkies, Banana Flips, oh my! On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we give you the recipe and skills that you need to make your own snack cakes! #MaryMacSays
This awesome local pizza place is surprisingly perfect for St Patrick's Day, because it's also an international pizza chain! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Mary Mac’s Irish Stew! The perfect dish for your St. Patrick’s Day dinner, this Irish Stew has a rich and savory broth that’s built through the prep process and gets a little boost from North Country Brewing’s Firehouse Red just before heading off to simmer.
This week we had pizza from one of the oldest pizza places in New Castle and one of Mary Mac's childhood favorites, Mr Pizza! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
This week on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we bring you a Bananas Foster King Cake! Perfect for celebrating Carnival and Mardi Gras! Light textured sweet dough envelopes a brown sugar/butter/rum and banana cream filling for a delicious combination
We're talking about another awesome local chain this week, Mangino's! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
We're talking about a lot of desserts in 2022, and this week is no exception. Today, Mary Mac gives a recipe for red velvet cake that uses Firehouse Red Ale from North Country Brewing (northcountrybrewing.com). We got a little sidetracked with red velvet history and baking terms, but this Firehouse Red Velvet Cake is amazing! Not only is it moist and delicious, the frosting is a buttercream made with Baileys Irish Cream. Make it for someone special or as a special treat for yourself!
Today we're talking about the largest pizza chain in Lawrence County, Pizza Joe's! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
2022 is The Year of the Cake, according to some internet source, so we're sharing a recipe for Cinnamon Roll Cake! This is a very good cake, great with coffee or tea and perfect for brunch!
In the first episode of Only Pizza, we of course had to talk about the iconic New Castle Pizza, Augustine's! Spoiler alert: we love pizza
Happy 6th anniversary, have some of Grandma Fagan’s Fried Chicken! This recipe brings back so many fond memories of summer vacations at my grandma’s house. It’s a great recipe, I hope it becomes a part of your family tradition.
Pepperoni Rolls, or Roni Rolls as we call them, are delicious and a staple food in West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio. If you're from here, you know. If you don't know, then just listen! Detailed recipe for roni rolls will be sent out in our email newsletter 12/29/2021 and posted on marymacpodcast.com. The sound is fuzzy today, but that's because we made a video! You can watch along at https://youtu.be/l5R8Iey45DE
Raspberry Truffle Brownie Cups! Simply divine! These delightful cookies are perfect for your Christmas trays, Wedding Tables, or just because. Enjoy!
The Muffuletta! A New Orleans tradition with Sicilian roots. We'll tell you about the bread, the sandwich, and how to make it at home on this episode of In the Kitchen with Mary Mac!
This week on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we’re sharing our own family recipe for a classic ground beef dish, it's meatloaf! We love it and we hope you do too!
Happy Easy Bake Oven Day! On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac, you'll learn about our logo, the original Easy Bake Oven, and a little toy trivia. Also a couple of money saving Easy Bake Oven mix tips!
If you like stuffed peppers, you'll love this hearty soup. Great on a cold fall day with a nice fresh loaf of bread, it's a family favorite of the Macs!
Salsa! This is the best salsa I’ve ever made. Simple and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat. A perfect end of garden season treat!
Caramel Apple Walnut Pie! This pie has been in progress for over a year, now after many test pies we've got it! This is a delicious autumn treat that's sure to please. Enjoy!
Pesto! It's the flavor of summer, what could be better than fresh basil and garlic? In this episode of In the Kitchen with Mary Mac, we tell you how to make pesto and then give you a recipe for pesto chicken and pasta. Enjoy!
Maple Jalapeños, what a tasty treat! No wonder they’re often called "Cowboy Candy." We give you 3 options in our podcast today, so whether you’re an experienced gardner/canner or just like to try new recipes, you’ll be able to make Maple Jalapeños. Enjoy!
Braciole is rolled stuffed steak cooked in marinara sauce. It's fairly simple but incredibly delicious, and in my opinion not much more work than making meatballs. Try this recipe with a side of your favorite pasta, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. #MaryMacSays
This bundt cake has the texture of a cake doughnut and the perfect amount of maple syrup flavor. What more can we say, go make this cake!
Eggplant Rollatini! Summertime is the best time to make this delicious dish that combines fried eggplant, prosciutto and a blend of cheeses. Try our recipe, you’ll love it!
Summertime Sides! Take advantage of local fruit and produce this summer with these quick and easy recipes!
Peach Jam! Make it yourself with delicious ripe peaches in season and enjoy it throughout the year. We tell you how to make your own peach jam with only two ingredients. It’s delicious!
The Croque Monsieur is possibly the most popular sandwich in France. It has sustained generations of students traveling abroad. On this episode of In The Kitchen with Mary Mac, we talk about this hot ham and cheese treat and tell you how to make your own “Mr. Crispy” at home! Bon Appétit!
On this episode of In The Kitchen with Mary Mac we're talking traditional Strawberry Shortcake. Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries on a homemade shortcake! Top it off with some whipped cream and you've got one of the best classic desserts ever created. Listen in for our fantastic shortcake recipe #MaryMacSays
This episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac celebrates Asparagus, the sure sign that spring has arrived in the northeastern US. We cook with asparagus often in our kitchen, using fresh as well as the supply we have stored in our freezer. On this podcast, we'll give you all of those tips and more!
McJambalaya! This week on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we share our very own Jambalaya recipe! We build a flavorful broth and fill it with various vegetables, chicken, shrimp and Andouille Sausage to make a spicy and flavorful dish. Enjoy!
Our last Scotch Eggs podcast was way back at episode 7 and we left a little information out, oops! So here’s the recipe, the instructions, and a couple of dip recipes too! Enjoy!
Presenting The Cuban Frita, an incredibly flavorful, juicy hamburger sandwich! You’ll want to try these but forget the grill, it’s frying pan time. Enjoy!
Potato Apple Bread, a treat from County Armagh, North Ireland. This was a fun recipe to make, different, and very good. A little treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Recipe from Baking Mad: https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/potato-apple-bread
Slow Cooker Pot Roast! Assemble and set on low in your slow cooker in the morning for a hearty meal in the evening. #MaryMacSays
This week on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we share our recipes for Twice Baked Potato Soup. I say "recipes" because we also share a vegan version of the recipe! Either version offers a hearty soup that makes a great meal on a cold day. We also share a recipe for smoky pecans to use instead of bacon. Enjoy!
There are hundreds of different recipes for the classic Mississippi Mud Pie, but on this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we're going to give you what we feel is a foundational recipe for this very sweet chocolate marshmallow dessert, and we'll give you a little history too!
It’s The Fifth Anniversary Show - episode 125 - on In The Kitchen With Mary Mac! To celebrate, we’ve got 5 different recipes for you! Beignets, Genoa Lasagna, Razzmatazz Brownies, Sicilian Pizza, and Oven Home Fry Medley. Can you guess what they have in common?
Happy New Year's Pretzel! A German/Western Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio Tradition! Here’s a little history and a recipe for you to try
Sufganiyot are deep-fried jelly doughnuts that are traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac, we share our deep fried doughnut recipe with you so you can enjoy the delight that is just fresh, sugary, jam-filled heaven. Enjoy!
Soup, There It Is! We’ve got two soups for you on this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac! Broccoli Cheese and Ham, Collard Greens, and Bean, guaranteed to warm your body and soul. Enjoy!
The perfect Thanksgiving dessert for one or two or a few! On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac, we share our simple recipe for a pumpkin dessert that is made in individual serving cups. Great for yourself or if you're taking dinner to someone special. Happy Thanksgiving!
Squash and Apples and Squash, Oh My! On this episode of On The Kitchen With Mary Mac we give you two, yes two great squash recipes! Perfect for any autumn meal, these are a couple of classic side dishes that go with just about any meal, enjoy!
Classic Chicken Gumbo, the perfect soup for a dreary day! We share our simple and delicious recipe, enjoy!
On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we share two of our best cookie table cookie recipes, Hazelnut Shortbread and Cream Wafers! We’re sure you’ll love them!
It’s time for the Sperdute fall festival! Instead of having the one large weekend, this year they are having 3 small weekends (9/19-9/20, 9/26-9/27, & 10/3-10/4) with several food vendors offering takeout. Mary Mac will be there with fellow 3 Moms Travel members Mary Lou and Judy serving pierogi and various baked goods! In honor of the pierogi, here’s a repost of the Hunky Platter episode from 9/5/2016! Special guest Mary Lou Andruschenko joins Mary Mac to talk about the Hunky Platter, pierogi, haluski, and other Eastern European foods.
Ya Gotta Ciambotta! If you’ve got a garden full of vegetables that is! Ciambotta is a summertime garden treat. When everything seems to be ripening at the same time make this classic Italian vegetable stew. It’s such a versatile recipe...thin the broth and you have soup, thicken the broth, like I did, and you have a fresh vegetable sugo (sauce). Try it, make it your own! #MaryMacSays
This is one of the best dessert recipes I’ve discovered in a long time! It’s a cake that makes it’s own delicious fudge sauce! And we talk about Fannie Farmer. If you don’t know who this brilliant woman was, you soon will!
These cool refreshing treats are just the thing to cool you off this summer! Here’s a few recipes to get you started.
Summertime Sides! Take advantage of local fruit and produce this summer with these quick and easy recipes!
Mary Mac-aroni Salad, Sloppy Joes, and Best Baked Beans, oh my! Here are three good basic recipes that can be doubled, tripled, made for a crowd! Enjoy!
Mountain Pies? This week we tell you everything you need to know about making, serving and eating Mountain Pies, including what they are!
I love one skillet meals, they’re so quick and easy! Here are a couple of our favorites. Happy cooking! #MaryMacSays
Fun With Rhubarb! During the Quarentimes we all had to get creative to avoid losing our marbles. My Rhubarb came up like a forest of rhubarb stalks! So after making the usual things I started looking for something else to do with it and this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac gives you those rhubarb gems! Enjoy!
Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad! The Official Summertime Picnic Dessert/Salad Cool Refreshing Treat of Western Pennsylvania! We're re-posting this classic episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac for Memorial Day 2020. If you don't get to have any Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad in real life, you can listen to us talk about it!
I love Cuban Sandwiches! In this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we tell you how to make a Cuban Sandwich, and then we tell you How To Build A Cuban Sandwich! From the ground up! Oh yeah!
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms...what can we say? These are a simple and delicious treat! They make a great main course with a side of your favorite pasta, or a tasty appetizer.
A vegan carrot cake that everyone will enjoy - if they like carrot cake! No eggs, no milk, no butter, but lots of deliciousness!
This quick and easy bread can be flavored for just about any meal, but it’s good in its basic form too. Have fun switching up the recipe to make it your own!
We're back to bundts! This time on In The Kitchen with Mary Mac, we share our Banana Split Bundt Cake recipe. This cake has it all: bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and white chocolate and dark chocolate ganache! What's not to love?
Smoked Turkey Gumbo is a classic recipe from Emeril Lagasse. We used our own Smoked Turkey Drumsticks, safely frozen away from Thanksgiving just for this recipe, it’s a wonderful example of the rich gumbos New Orleans is known for.
On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac we share our recipe for Prescription Grade Chicken Noodle Soup. There’s nothing like a hot bowl of Chicken Noodle soup, it’s the best medicine for cold season. #MaryMacSays
Smith Island Cake! The official State Cake of the State of Maryland, one bite and you’ll know why! This multi layer cake with fudge icing is truly a labor of love but well worth the time and effort.
When you think of leftovers as ingredients, one of the first dishes that comes to mind is the classic Shepherd's or Cottage Pie. Beef or Lamb, gravy, assorted vegetables and mashed potatoes or Colcannon (pictured) makes a hearty meal out of a leftover roast, potatoes and vegetables.
Johnny Marzetti aka Mac n' Meat! Learn the backstory of the staple food of the Macs, Mac n' Meat! We didn't even know Mac n' Meat HAD a backstory! Also, we like our cheeseless version but we give you both recipes so you can decide for yourself. #MaryMacSays
It's our 100th episode! insert airhorn noise In this episode, Mary Mac answers your questions, offers some tips, and gives you a very weird bonus recipe. Happy holidays to all of our listeners!
Classic Lemon Bars (Lime Bars too!) In this episode we share our classic Lemon Bars and add a new twist, Lime Bars! Great for holidays, wedding cookie tables, or any day! Yum! #MaryMacSays
Smokin' Episode 3: The Turkey-sode. In this episode, we tell you the deep, dark brown secrets of smoking a turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving!
We’ve got Stuffing You Should Know! Our stuffing recipe makes a delicious versatile side dish for Thanksgiving or any occasion!
New year, new soup! Mary Mac tells you all about how to make Vegetable Soup in this episode, and how to store it for later since it makes so much. She also discusses how to incorporate leftover vegetables and/or meat into the soup and the best way to dispose of the vegetable parts you don't use. Whether you use fresh, canned, or frozen, this soup is sure to please!
Butternut Snowballs, a classic cookie, possibly the universal holiday/wedding cookie. It's known by many names, and melt in your mouth delicious! This is my family’s recipe for this truly quintessential cookie.
Smokin' Part Deux: On this episode we talk about basic pork loin smoking, and then we up the ante with a Maple Bacon Pork Loin recipe. AND we share a recipe for homemade Dale's Sauce!
City Chicken-an oldie AND a goodie! This classic rust belt dish is sure to bring back memories! And if you never had it, you need to try it!
Southwest Calico Bean Salad-Sorry, we didn’t come up with a better name! This colorful and tasty dish can be an appetizer, main dish, or a side dish, and the homemade dressing is out of this world!
Are you missing that Low Country Boil you had on vacation? Don’t worry, we have a stovetop version for you to try at home that will remind you of the sea islands on the coast of the Southeastern United States and the wonderful Gullah Geechee people who created these delicious dishes.
Salted Or Not Caramel Butter Bars - A very different bar cookie recipe and they’re Simple, Quick, Delicious! #MaryMacSays
Smokin’! Chapter 1 Chicken! In this episode we talk about smoking chicken and give you our brine recipe because we’re kind and generous folks and we share!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Mary Mac’s Homemade Ice Cream! On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac, I’ve got several ice cream recipes, one has been handed down in our family for generations. Then there’s a modern version of the same and I add a dairy free/vegan recipe you can make with or without an ice cream freezer! Enjoy!
Another blast from the past! We give you the Sock-It-To-Me Cake! This is a good quick and easy bundt cake that I dressed up with something new, Reese's Pieces Baking Cups And Pieces! A Chocolate Ganache drizzle holds it all together. Enjoy!
Crockpot Beef Burritos - Another great slow cooker recipe, great for a crowd. Perfectly seasoned beef is the star in this recipe. We like it in burrito bowls too!
Looking for a quick meal idea? How about our One Pan Pierogi Dinner? Full of Italian link sausage, peppers, onions, spinach or any other vegetables you like and your favorite pierogi. Listen and give it a try!
Peanut Butter Pie! This pie has an interesting crust AND a delicious chocolate ganache topping for a winning combination of flavors and textures.
Presenting The Devonshire Sandwich! A little known (now) but much loved (way back when) hot sandwich. Try this delicious recipe, we’re sure you’ll like it!
In this episode we find out everything there is to know about Falagones, a traditional Italian food made and eaten over the Easter weekend. They're oddly specific to the McKees Rocks/ Stowe Township area just outside of the city of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and to a few small areas in Italy. We hope you enjoy this lesson in food history, tradition and celebration.
The third in our bundt cake series is the Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake. This cake certainly lives up to its name! A great cake for any season or reason, enjoy!
Lasagna! On this episode of In The Kitchen with Mary Mac we take our Ricotta Cheese episode, add our Sauce episode, layer with noodles in a big dish and bring you our Lasagna Episode!
Save Money By Making Your Own Yogurt? Well, maybe a little, but this thick, creamy yogurt has no thickeners! It’s just milk, yogurt culture and time! Great flavor, better quality, and you made it yourself! Listen and learn how to Make Yogurt with Mary Mac. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Deer (Venison) or Pork Roast with Sauerkraut, Apples, Onions and Brown Sugar. This is a hearty meal for these cold winter days. Easy to prepare and it cooks all day while you’re doing other more important things! Enjoy!
Wacky, Crazy, No No, Mix-in-a-Pan...whatever it's known by, this really is a real crazy cake recipe!
Sauce! In this episode I tell you how to make a good pasta sauce using tomato puree and a few spices and seasonings. Enjoy!
Happy New Years Pretzel! A German/Western Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio Tradition! Here’s a little history and a recipe for you to try.
In this episode we tell you how to save money by making your own Ricotta Cheese and you will be amazed at how easy it is!
Shrimp Roll - Shrimp Salad is one of the most fantastic travel discoveries I’ve made. It’s incredibly easy and incredibly delicious!
More sides! This episode we bring you Sweet Potato Heaven! Two delicious side dishes for you to try just in time for Thanksgiving!
Chipped! In this episode we make the original Isaly’s Chipped Ham Barbecue Sandwich! Yinz guys will love it!
Brazilian Orange Cake! Fun to make, excellent orange flavor, and...it’s a bundt! The second in our bundt series, this cake is simple to make and has a rich orange flavor.
Pepper Relish! I put that #*$& on everything! This episode we walk through the evolution of our family’s Giardiniera recipe from a pickled salad to pepper rings, and finally to pepper relish.
Brie en Croute - A delicious and fabulous treat! Excellent for any occasion or none at all! Pairs well with a nice Pinot Noir, treat yourself and enjoy!
The Tunnel of Fudge Cake! This classic bundt cake is simple and delicious and it does form a tunnel of fudge in the middle of the cake! Enjoy!
101 Uses For Crème Fraîche! In this episode, we make Crème Fraîche AND Crema, which is a Mexican version with fresh lime juice and kosher salt added. Then, we make things! This episode took months of delicious research, we hope you like it!
Refrigerator Dill Pickles: tangy, spicy, easy, and ready to devour in 3 days! Any way you slice them (and you can slice them any way), one of the best pickle recipes I've made or tasted. Enjoy! #MaryMacSays
This week, Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs! No, wait, come back! They're super weird but we promise they're actually good. Trust us!
Patience pays off when making Rendered or Clarified Butter, also known as Ghee. A versatile tool in your cooking tool box. We hope you enjoy this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Mary Mac’s Homemade Ice Cream! On this episode of In The Kitchen With Mary Mac, I’ve got several ice cream recipes, one has been handed down in our family for generations. Then there’s a modern version of the same and I add a dairy free/vegan recipe you can make with or without an ice cream freezer! Enjoy!
This week we share our recipes for a few of our favorite Mediterranean Treats! Kofta Balls, Tzatziki Sauce, and more, from the beautiful Melting Pot that is Western PA!
Tired of regular old burgers? try our sausage patty sandwiches instead! We'll tell you how to roast peppers and potatoes easily too!
Just in time for the summer picnic season it’s the Strawberry Pretzel Jello episode! Yes, Mary Mac FINALLY learned how to make jello (well, this one jello thing anyway). Strawberry Pretzel Jello is the sweetheart of Western Pennsylvania, and now the whole world can enjoy it too!
Start off May with some delicious soups! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo weekend, Mary Mac tells you how to make 2 more kinds of soup, a chicken tortilla soup and white bean chicken chili. Be sure to add them to your soup recipe collection!
Special guest Jay Mac (@jayaitchmac on Instagram) joins us again to talk about how to make your own sourdough starter! Here are the links mentioned in the episode: https://search.kingarthurflour.com/baking/Discard-Starter-Recipes, https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/extra-tangy-sourdough-bread-recipe, https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-your-own-sourdough-starter-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-47337
Side Dishes! This week we give you recipes for several simple and delicious side dishes, family favorites from the Mac family to yours!
After much research, we feel this Irish Soda Bread recipe is very close to what the original Irish Soda Bread would have been like. We hope you enjoy the podcast, try making the bread, and Happy St Patrick's Day!
In this episode, we show you how to make your very own ice cream cake, similar to the ones you can get at "National Ice Cream Franchise." Also, we give you a fantastic recipe for making your own hot fudge sauce.
On this special 2nd anniversary show, I give you my panettone recipe! Panettone, which means "Luxury Bread," is a traditional Italian Christmas treat, so you've got a good 11 months to practice! :) CORRECTION: We have just noticed that an error has been made in this recipe! You need ONE cup of very warm water, not 1/4 cup! Everything else should be correct. Sorry for the confusion!
This week, we did a little experiment with tofu as a substitute for ricotta cheese. This is the recipe we came up with. It's delicious, dairy-free, and easy!
Just in time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and even Festivus, here's Mary Mac's classic cut out cookie recipe! They're great for any occasion since you can find cookie cutters of nearly everything (what you can't find, you can easily make by bending an existing one) and they are a perfect activity to do with your kids around the holidays
Releasing a bit early in case you want to make this for Thanksgiving! Mary Mac teaches you how to make a very unique dish that works perfectly for an appetizer or dessert, a Harvest-Stuffed Pumpkin!
Mary Mac presents the absolute easiest recipes ever: homemade applesauce and apple butter! Basically all you need is apples, and it's a lovely treat to have over the cold winter months.
Today, Anna Mac takes over and shares her newly invented recipe for Piña Colada Cupcakes! Accidentally almost dairy free, and would be super easy to make vegan as well. And of course they use Mary Mac's white rum vanilla!
At long last, the saga of How To Save Money By Making Your Own Vanilla is a podcast episode! Months in the making, Mary Mac tells you how she made her own vanilla and the different methods you can use. Some of our math might be incorrect, but it's darn close!
A Dutch baby in a Dutch oven? Worry not, it's just a delicious, fluffy, eggy pancake thing that Mary Mac is going to teach you how to make! Absolutely perfect for camping, grills, or if your oven happens to be broken!
In this episode, we tell you how to make your own Dill Pickle Relish. It's simple and delicious!
Mary Mac teaches how to prepare and preserve peaches! Canning is made easy, but if it's still intimidating you can always freeze the fruit instead, both work great!
Today, Mary Mac and special guest John Anthony of The Vindys discuss mac n' cheese! Three different kinds, to be specific. Mary Mac and John talk about the pros and cons of each kind and Mary Mac shares the recipes for all three.
This week on the Mary Mac Bakehouse Podcast, we're talking Pittsburgh Salads. What they are, where they came from, and how to make them. Also, we tell you about some farm markets in the area where you can get fresh vegetables to make your own Pittsburgh Salad. Thanks to Grateful Life Farm, Sperdute Farms, Tiny Seed Farm, Dillner Family Farm, and The Smoky City's 412 BBQ
This episode takes a walk through Mary Mac's antique cookbook collection, stopping to examine some horrifying recipes. We also examine the origins of our cheeseball mix. A good time was had by all!
Ever want to make your own jam? Mary Mac shows you a super easy (but still with a LOT of stirring) way to make delicious homemade strawberry jam. The only ingredients you need are berries and sugar! Also, we apologize for the background noise. It's the Stanley Cup finals and the tv kept getting turned up
What goes better with our summer series foods than a nice, cool drink? At the Mac household, we make punch for every occasion! In this episode, Mary Mac gives several different recipes for making awesome punches with not much effort, perfect for picnics, parties, or just because! Note: we actually do use those 1 gallon ice cream buckets for everything
New for the summer series, it's the cake show! In this episode, Mary Mac gives up more of her baking secrets: 3 great cakes for picnics, parties, or just because. Enjoy! Thank you so much to two very funny shows, The Matt Light Show on TribLive Radio and Aaron Kleiber's Grown Dad Business podcast, for promoting our mixes! And thanks once again to Paul Family Farms for the awesome syrup, this time with pecans!
On this week's podcast, we share a very interesting pie recipe. You might call it...weird. But it's delicious and extremely versatile, perfect for any summer event!
This week we share a really good redskin potato recipe that Mary Mac has been making, tweaking, and adjusting for the past several years. She thinks it's perfect, you'll have to make it and be the judge yourself. We also introduce the newest member of our Pittsburgh Muffin Collection!
In this episode Mary Mac searches and finds the 'right' Easter Bread' recipe in the strangest place...The Three Rivers Cookbook from 1974. On the way we discover variations on Easter Bread across Europe and the Mediterranean before settling in on the Ukrainian Paska recipe which we adapt to our Mary Mac White Bread mix. Enjoy!
Today Mary Mac talks about how to make excellent French Toast and tells the story of that one time she did a cooking demo at a farmer's market
Time for a tried and true breakfast favorite, pancakes! Mary Mac shares her recipe that she got in high school home economics class so many years ago that still holds up (though the card is in pretty bad shape). And if you're looking for the perfect topping for your pancakes, check out Paul Family Farms Syrup! Absolutely delicious, you can find them on facebook, twitter, instagram, and at www.paulfamilyfarms.com
Another great dessert that's much easier to make that it looks! Mary Mac discusses how to make Not A Strudel, a dessert thing that's not really a strudel and not really aa braid, but kind of like both of those things. Either way, it's delicious and you should definitely try it!
Due to an unexpected head cold, we are reposting an old episode this week instead of recording a brand new one. We'll be back with a chicken noodle soup episode in two weeks! Even though it's not berry season, don't worry! This cobbler can be used for pretty much any kind of fruit, so feel free to experiment and let us know how it turns out. The hardest part of this recipe is not eating the whole cobbler yourself!
In this brief episode, Mary Mac tells us about one of her favorite appetizers for a party or picnic. Pumpernickel bread with spinach dip! You can carve it out so it looks fancy or just slice it, tasty either way!
New year, new soup! Mary Mac tells you all about how to make Vegetable Soup in this episode, and how to store it for later since it makes so much. She also discusses how to incorporate leftover vegetables and/or meat into the soup and the best way to dispose of the vegetable parts you don't use. Whether you use fresh, canned, or frozen, this soup is sure to please!
It's been a whole year since we started podcasting! To celebrate our first anniversary, Mary Mac has officially opened our online store (found at marymacpodcast.com). Mary Mac talks about the various mixes she has made and the inspiration for some of them. If you want an instructional food episode, be sure tune in in 2 weeks! Today's episode is...well it's a giant muffin commercial. Still, there's plenty of fun to be had!
Just in time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and even Festivus, here's Mary Mac's classic cut out cookie recipe! They're great for any occasion since you can find cookie cutters of nearly everything (what you can't find, you can easily make by bending an existing one) and they are a perfect activity to do with your kids around the holidays. Enjoy the episode and Happy Holidays from the Macs!
It's a tradition at the Mac house to have an enormous brunch on Christmas morning, then go into a carb coma. Mary Mac tells you how to make two Southern dishes that we have during the holidays, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits (pictured) and French Toast Casserole. These are good year-round, for any meal, but they're especially nice when you have lots of people coming over because you can prep WAY ahead of time!
Our first live podcast! Sorry for the recording quality, we did a Facebook live video so we weren't using our usual microphone. If you're interested in watching the video bread lesson, the link is below! Mary Mac teaches us all about how to make a good, plain ol' white bread in loaves, sandwich buns, or dinner rolls. https://www.facebook.com/128038380549675/videos/1250040571682778/
For too long, non-Italians have been under the impression that Italian Wedding Soup is supposed to have tiny pasta. No more! We're sorry to hurt your feelings, but you have been deceived on SO many levels by internet food bloggers who don't know wedding soup from a can of spinach. Time for some tough love from Mary Mac, an actual (half) Italian!
Due to the Cleveland Indians being in the World Series, Mary is much too preoccupied with baseball to record a new episode this week. Tune in next Wednesday to hear the truth about real Italian Wedding Soup, the secrets Italians don't tell you. In the meantime, have a listen to this Rhubarb Pie episode to reduce baseball-related stress! Mary Mac gives not just one, but two recipes for rhubarb pie! There's the usual one and the Italian style that is rhubarb in custard. Choose whichever one you prefer, and remember not to eat the leaves!
So sorry for the delay, we have been super busy the past few weeks! This episode is all about apple pie, including which apples are the best to use. This recipe is a simple, delicious apple pie that is sure to please!
Quite possibly the easiest recipe we've discussed so far, Mary Mac teaches us how to make Five Can Chili! Basically, you put the ingredients in a crockpot and then come back in 8 hours, voila! And nothing goes better with chili than cornbread, so she shares a cornbread recipe that she has modified for extra deliciousness.
Special guest Mary Lou Andruschenko joins Mary Mac to talk about the Hunky Platter, pierogi, haluski, and other Eastern European foods.Also, the podcast is now on iTunes and Google Play!
Due to an overwhelming schedule this August, we weren't able to post new episodes for the past two weeks. To make up for that, this week's episode features a Full Irish Breakfast! A quite absurd amount of breakfast foods, all rolled into one podcast. Mary Mac goes through how to prepare each of the foods (basically you fry everything) and explains what exactly is a black pudding.
Well, once again we are overwhelmed with zucchini at the Mac residence. Time for 3 more recipes to help you use up some zucchini without just leaving it on random porches! Mary Mac has a brand new appetizer, main course, and dessert for you to try out. We highly doubt it will be the last.
If you live in the midwest United States, chances are that it's berry season! If not, don't worry! This cobbler can be used for pretty much any kind of fruit, so feel free to experiment and let us know how it turns out. The hardest part of this recipe is not eating the whole cobbler yourself!
Since it's summer in the midwest, there will soon be a zucchini outbreak! There's a few standards, but here are some new Mary Mac approved recipes for using up zucchinis and other squashes that take over your garden. Zucchini pasta, zucchini boats, zucchini rollatini, and even a zucchini chocolate cake!
Mary Mac shows you how to make a pie that tastes like summer: Peach Blueberry Pie! She discusses the different types of peaches and the best way to prepare them, as well as how to make a crumble top crust for the pie.
Mary Mac takes a break from baking to test out some drink recipes, along with special guest taste testers Jay Mac (@arbyhotdog) and Terry Mac. Be sure to try these out for some relief from the summer heat!
An extra long special episode with guest chef Jay Mac (@arbyhotdog) teaching how to make some ridiculously delicious brown sugar cookie dough cupcakes! Mary Mac also talks about the Great Strawberry Jello Salad Debate episode of YaJagoff Podcast she was on.
Learn all about how to make two Mary Mac burger variations, except for what Mop and Bop stand for. We have no idea. Anyway, a Mop burger is a meatball burger and a Bop burger is basically that plus ground bacon! Try it out, if you like burgers you'll love these!
Ever want to make your own jam? Mary Mac shows you a super easy (but still with a LOT of stirring) way to make delicious homemade strawberry jam. The only ingredients you need are berries and sugar! Also, we apologize for the background noise. It's the Stanley Cup finals and the tv kept getting turned up
In this episode, Mary Mac not only tells you how to make a trifle, she also explains the proper way to wash berries and the whole historical relevance of the trifle, a dessert which is a giant parfait. It's the perfect summer dessert because it requires absolutely no baking, and therefore won't heat up your whole house while making!
Mary Mac gives not just one, but two recipes for rhubarb pie! There's the usual one and the Italian style that is rhubarb in custard. Choose whichever one you prefer, and remember not to eat the leaves!
In this super short episode, Mary Mac talks about how to make a delicious, easy dish that happens to have a slightly innuendo-y name: Hot Italian Beef!
Today Mary Mac talks about how to make excellent French Toast and tells the story of that one time she did a cooking demo at a farmer's market
In our tenth episode, we share some Pie Day Night recipes for fresh strawberry pie and toll house pie. Both are fairly quick and easy recipes for a delicious dessert that people will think took much more effort than it did.
We take a departure from food to talk about a bridal shower present idea that Mary Mac has been doing for years. If you like puns, you'll love this episode! Featuring guest host Rachel Mac, who you may recognize as the anonymous taste tester from Episode 8
A first day of trout season episode that has absolutely nothing to do with seafood! Instead, Mary Mac talks about how to take an ordinary dessert and pump it up to amazing with not that much effort. Also, Mary Mac is REALLY not a fan of cool whip, as you will hear
In a brief episode, we discuss making Scotch Eggs, a wonderful treat that is probably the second least healthy thing ever, right after deep-fried butter!
We're back from an unintentional hiatus with a brand new episode about making Irish Potato Candy! Mary Mac also talks about her store, Standing Chimney, whose 2016 schedule can be found on the Standing Chimney facebook page. The week of recording, we took cookies down to Pittsburgh for a fundraiser at a whiskey distillery, so we discuss that as well.
The Macs test out different variations of cinnamon rolls and Mary Mac's variation of Cards Against Humanity
Sorry for the delay, it was because this weeks episode is a double episode! Mary Mac and Anna Mac are joined by a guest home from college for the weekend, Jay Mac (@arbyhotdog). We make pizzas and play Cards Against Humanity in this extra large installment of the podcast!
In this episode, Mary goes over the basics of how to make a good chocolate chip cookie. She doesn't reveal her own recipe though, that's top secret!
We finally learn the mysterious origins of Mary Mac Bakehouse, how she started baking bread, and how she turned it into a small business. This episode is more interesting interview and less silly games, but funny stories abound
Oat bran muffins, action figures, and Cards Against Humanity. What could be better? Featuring Mary Mac and Anna Mac, with special appearances by Rae and Dad (because they didn't know we were recording)