Mary wants to prove that cooking can be less stressful by preparing 5 dishes suitable for special occasions.

We join Mary in visiting a garlic farm on the Isle of Wright and bring back some of our findings to cook chicken casserole.

After fishing in the waters of Oxfordshire, dishes like sea bass can cater to summer’s natural lazy vibe and outdoor entertaining.

The grandchildren are over and Mary needs a stress free Sunday lunch. Some lamb and honeycomb ice cream might do the trick.

After visiting a woman’s vegetable box scheme in Wiltshire, Mary is inspired to get creative in the kitchen with some cauliflower.

The Isle of Wight has a tomato farm that inspires Mary to make a goat cheese salad. For something a bit different for a party, a salmon and herb coulibiac, and for something more traditional, a show-stopping summer party gateau.