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  • Espresso and Kahlua Souffle Recipe

    LearnToCook’s very own Chef Mark prepared the following recipe as part of ABC 7 Chicago’s Morning News Show. Chef Mark demonstrated the simplicity of preparing this recipe that is typically intimidating to the average home cook. Espresso and Kahlua Soufflé Recipe Ingredients 1-1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar ¾ cup milk 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 2 large egg yolks at room temperature 4 large egg whites at room temperature 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp instant […]

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  • Cream Puffs Recipe

    LearnToCook’s very own Chef Mark prepared the following recipe as part of ABC 7 Chicago’s Morning News Show. Chef Mark demonstrated the simplicity of preparing this recipe that is typically intimidating to the average home cook. Cream Puffs Recipe Ingredients 9 fl. oz water 4 oz. butter 1.5 tsp salt 5 oz. bread flour 4 large eggs Method 1. Boil water butter and salt in a saucepan. Remove from heat 2. Sift flour and add to the liquid. 3. Ensure the […]

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  • Baked Alaska Recipe

    LearnToCook’s very own Chef Mark prepared the following recipe as part of ABC 7 Chicago’s Morning News Show. Chef Mark demonstrated the simplicity of preparing this recipe that is typically intimidating to the average home cook. Baked Alaska Recipe Ingredients Cut white or yellow layer cake into 3 rectangular shapes about 8 inch long and 4 inches wide 4-5 scoops of Neapolitan ice cream or desired flavor, softened enough to spread 3 egg whites ½ tsp. cream of tartar 6 Tbsp. […]

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  • How To Cook Baked Lemon Chicken Breast

    Follow along with Chef Mike and learn how to cook baked lemon chicken breast. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipe Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 2 (6-8 ounces) chicken breast, boneless and skin on ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon onion 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 ounce white wine (dry) 1 each lemon ½ tablespoon (approx. 1 lemon) lemon zest 1 tablespoon […]

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  • How To Cook Grouper

    Follow along with Chef Mark and learn how to cook grouper. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Grouper Recipe Ingredients 8 oz portion of grouper fillet 1 tsp.sea salt ¼ tsp.red pepper 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic minced ½ scallion cut on a bias ½ tsp Thai red curry paste mixed with 1-2 Tbsp. coconut milk 1-2 leaves Thai or regular basil 1 […]

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  • How To Bake Red Snapper

    Follow along with Chef Mark and learn how to bake fresh red snapper. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Red Snapper Cantonese Style Recipe Ingredients: 2-3 red snapper fillets 1-3 Tbsp soybean or corn oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp.minced Ginger 1 oz Shao Xing rice cooking wine (optional) 4-6 oz. Chinese sweet and sour sauce, jar Method: 1. Wash fish and dry […]

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  • How To Fry Fish

    Learn how to fry fish with the help of Chef Mark! If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Fried Fish Recipe Ingredients: 8-12 oz sole, flounder, or catfish fillets 1 tsp.sea salt ¼ tsp.freshly ground black pepper 4 oz all purpose Flour 6 eggs beaten with 1 oz. of milk 8 oz. panko bread crumbs 1 tony caceres cajun seasoning or old bay Method: Preheat oil […]

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  • How To Cook Catfish

    Learn how to cook baked catfish with the help of Chef Mark! If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Baked Catfish Recipe Ingredients: 8 oz portion of catfish steak 1 tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp minced shallots ½ of a lemon, juiced 1 tsp. olive oil 3 each garlic cloves sliced ¼ of a tomato diced 2 each sun-dried tomato […]

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  • How To Cook Blackened Cajun Style Tuna

    Learn how to cook blackened cajun style tuna with the help of Chef Mark! If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Blackened Cajun Tuna Steak Recipe Ingredients: 1 6-ounce Tuna steak –thick cut is best 1 tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp Blackening seasoning for fish 1 oz.Baby arugula Method 1. Heat cast iron skillet on high heat for 10 minutes 2. Brush both sides of the […]

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  • How To Make Chocolate Cupcakes

    Learn how to make chocolate cupcakes with Chef Susie. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients 1 devils food cake mix 1 batch buttercream icing Procedure 1. Mix the devils food mix as instructed on the box 2. Line muffin tins with paper liners and bake as suggested 3. Cool completely 4. Fill a pastry bag that has a large star tip in […]

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  • How To Make A Chocolate Cake

    Learn how to make a chocolate cake with Chef Susie. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Chocolate Cake Recipe Ingredients 1 Box devils food cake mix 1 batch of buttercrean icing 1 batch of vanilla pudding Procedure 1. Bake the devils food cake mix in 2 -8 inch pans as directed 2. Cool completely 3. Remove from pans and trim off the top to make the […]

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  • How To Make Icing

    Follow along as Chef Susie demonstrates an easy method for making buttercream icing. If you like this video and recipe please share using the links below and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Buttercream Icing Recipe Ingredients 12 oz. Powdered Sugar 8 oz. butter 1 oz. cream 2 teaspoons vanilla Procedure 1. Have all ingredients at room temperature 2. Sift the powdered sugar and set aside 3. Place the butter in the mixer and cream 4. Add the powdered sugar […]

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