
Matching Hearts(2020)
As Valentine's Day nears, a matchmaker is tasked by her mentor to find a match for an entrepreneur who believes staying single is the key to success.


Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiance.

Erin Cahill
Kelly

Brendan Penny
Andrew

Amy Groening
Sara

Adam Hurtig
Chef Abraham

Erik Athavale
Floor Director

Cherissa Richards
Brenda

Aidan Moreno
Chef Collin

Cheryl Soluk
Mrs. Francis
Mariam Bernstein
Chef Georgie

Shannon Guile
Jennifer
The Secret Ingredient is a romance, tv movie film released in 2020. Directed by Tibor Takács, it stars Erin Cahill, Brendan Penny, Amy Groening. Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiance.
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