Cook Fancy,
But Keep It Easy.

A return to the dinner party — cooked (mostly) by you.

Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.

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Cook Fancy, Keep It Easy is designed to help you:

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    Master 10 Signature Dishes. Step-by-step lessons for the recipes I make again and again—each one tested, loved, and full of flavour.

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    Cook with Confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, you’ll learn exactly what to do and why it works.

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    Tips from a Pro. From time-saving tricks to plating techniques, I’ll share the secrets that make your meals look and taste amazing.

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    Real Food, Real Life. No fussy ingredients or fancy equipment—just beautiful, reliable recipes that work for every day.

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    Recipe Downloads. In Mari’s simple recipe writing method, each recipe comes with essential kitchen tools, fresh ingredients list, and easy to follow method.

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    Learn a Sustainable Life Skill. Everyone should learn to cook, it’s not only a money saving skill, but a joyful way of living. I’s about making everyday special, one delicious dish at a time.

Community

One of the most beautiful parts of food is how it brings people together.

Inside Cook Fancy, Keep It Easy, you’ll join a community of thoughtful, like-minded women learning alongside you — sharing recipes, stories, wins, dinner table moments, and the everyday magic of cooking.

My hope is that this becomes more than a cooking course.

I hope it becomes a place where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and people feel inspired to create a more beautiful life around the table.

Hi, it’s Mari!

The holidays are when you can really shine — especially if you love to cook.

Over the years, I’ve created recipes that have won “best I’ve ever tasted,” “if I had a last meal, this would be it,” and “Mari, this is f-ing amazing!”

These are a collection of my best-of recipes to learn by heart — like the back of your hand — even if you’re a tad kitchen shy.

Becauseeveryone deserves their “This is f-ing amazing” moment.

xo Mari

What you’ll get

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    Master 10 Signature Dishes. Step-by-step lessons for the recipes I make again and again—each one tested, loved, and full of flavour.

  • ✺

    Cook with Confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, you’ll learn exactly what to do and why it works.

  • ✺

    Tips from a Pro. From time-saving tricks to plating techniques, I’ll share the secrets that make your meals look and taste amazing.

  • ✺

    Real Food, Real Life. No fussy ingredients or fancy equipment—just beautiful, reliable recipes that work for every day.

  • ✺

    Recipe Downloads. In Mari’s simple recipe writing method, each recipe comes with essential kitchen tools, fresh ingredients list, and easy to follow method.

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    Learn a Sustainable Life Skill. Everyone should learn to cook, it’s not only a money saving skill, but a joyful way of living. I’s about making everyday special, one delicious dish at a time.

What’s Included?

Fridge Makeover

I start with the one thing that changes everything — your fridge. I show you how to clear it out, create simple zones, stock what you actually use, and keep it that way. A clean, organized fridge makes cooking feel effortless.

Essential Dressing

I teach you the essential vinaigrette you’ll use for marinating or your favourite salad. Fresh, bright, simple flavours that instantly elevate everything. Once you master these, you won’t go back to store-bought.

Homemade Chicken Stock
This is the foundation of my cooking. I show you how to make a rich, deeply flavourful stock that transforms soups, sauces, braises, and stews. It’s simple, comforting, and essential.

Module 2 — Essentials You’ll Use Forever

  1. Tomato Sauce & Crispy Chicken Parm
     Inspired by my favourite “Hot Girl” pizza in New York, this silky, bright tomato sauce is one I make on repeat. Then I show you my crispy chicken parm — golden, delicious, and pure comfort.

  2. Julie’s Chicken–Mushroom Casserole
     This recipe brings me back to my early days in the city. What started as a box-mix idea became a creamy, cozy chicken-mushroom bake scented with nutmeg. It’s nostalgic and so satisfying.

  3. Seared Steak & Mushroom Ramen
     This is my fast, flavour-packed ramen bowl. I teach you how to sear a perfect steak, make a quick savoury broth, and build a bowl that tastes restaurant-worthy but comes together in minutes.

  4. Tuscan Sausage & Potato Soup
     I learned this soup from a restaurant owner in Italy, and it’s been in my rotation ever since. Potatoes, sausage, broth, and a few simple techniques create something rustic, soulful, and unbelievably good.

Module 3 — Masterpieces Made Simple

  1. One-Skillet Roast Chicken with Vegetables
     I roast chicken the Thomas Keller way — high heat, no fuss — and it gives me the juiciest, most tender results every time. Paired with caramelized vegetables and my Parmesan–lemon dressing, it’s simple perfection.

  2. Pull-Apart Pork Roast
     This is the best pork roast I’ve ever made. Inspired by Amanda Hesser, it’s tender, aromatic, and beautifully fall-apart. I show you exactly what cut to buy, how to build flavour, and why low-and-slow always wins.

  3. Perfect Chicken Breast & Caprese-Stuffed Chicken
     I teach you how to cook the perfect chicken breast — juicy, tender, and never dry. Then I show you how to turn it into a Caprese-stuffed version that’s simple, flavourful, and such a beautiful weeknight dinner.

  4. Bonus: One Night in New York — Spaghetti Vongole
     A late-night bowl of vongole in the West Village completely won me over. I show you how to recreate it — briny clams, garlic, chili, white wine, and crisp pangrattato. Simple, silky, unforgettable.

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DinnerPlan
$47.00
One time
✓ Mari’s One-Day Kitchen Detox
✓ 1 Month of Mari’s Weekly DinnerPlans
✓ Mari’s Recipe Library (100+ Handpicked Recipes)

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.