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  • Live Class Archive – How to Cook Broiled Sh...

    Follow along as Chef Mark prepares broiled shrimp, lobster tails, couscous and asparagus. If you missed this live webcast make sure to tune in for our future free live cooking classes. For the shrimp and lobster tail recipes used in this video please visit: https://learntocook.com/shrimp/how-to-cook-shrimp/ https://learntocook.com/lobster/how-to-cook-lobster-tail/ If you have any questions or comments about this class please leave them below. Thank you and Happy holidays from the LearnToCook.com team.

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  • How To Cook Corn On The Cob

    Learn how to cook corn on the cob with Chef Mark. Corn on the cob recipe: Ingredients 6-8 Corn shucked 2 Tbsp Granulated sugar Salt and pepper Softened butter Procedure 1. Put sufficient amount of water on to boil should be enough to totally cover corn. Add sugar if desired, but not salt as it tends toughen tender corn. 2. Shuck corn and remove all silk threads 3. Add corn to boiling water when it returns to a simmer. Turn […]

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  • How To Cook Shrimp

    How To Cook Shrimp

    Learn how to cook (broil) shrimp with Chef Mark. Have questions about this video, recipe or cooking shrimp in general? Leave your questions in the comments for an answer from Chef Mark. Broiled Shrimp Recipe: Ingredients 6 ea. 16/20 Shrimp per person Melted butter Sea Salt Paprika 2 wooden skewers soaked overnight in water Procedure 1.Turn on broiler and adjust shelf/rack level so that distance from shrimp to heat element is about 5 inches. 2.With a the tips of scissors […]

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  • How To Cook Artichokes

    How To Cook Artichokes

    Learn how to cook artichokes with Chef Mark. Artichoke Recipe: Ingredients Artichokes Butchers Twine Sea Salt Procedure 1.Cut off stem at bottom and any outward damaged leaves, use scissors to snip off any spines on the end of the leaves. 2.Cut ¼ of the artichoke off of the top, visibly you should see the center leaves. (Tie Artichoke if desired, as one would a package to compact the shape) 3.Place in cold salted water enough to cover plus one inch. […]

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  • How To Cook Lobster Tail

    Learn how to cook lobster tail with Chef Mark. Lobster Tails Recipe: Ingredients 6 oz. Lobster Tail Sea Salt Melted butter Hungarian Paprika Freshly ground pepper Procedure 1. Turn Broiler feature on in oven and arrange rack so that you have 3-4 inches clearance from the heat element to top of tail. You want to watch the heat as it cooks the tail, so as it doesn’t scorch and burn. Some adjustment will be necessary lowering or raising as needed. […]

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  • How To Cook Bacon

    How To Cook Bacon

    Learn how to cook bacon with Chef Mark. Bacon recipe: Ingredients Thick or thin slice bacon Parchment paper Cookie sheet pan/tray Tongs or metal spatula Small glass bowl Procedure 1. Pre-heat oven to 375oF. 2. Lay bacon on parchment lined sheet pan 3. Place in oven 4. After 5-7 minutes check to see how much fat has been rendered and poor excess off into bowl. 5. With Tongs turn bacon over if crispy texture is desired. 6. Remove bacon when […]

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  • Live Class Archive – How to Roast Prime Rib...

    Follow along as Chef Mark demonstrates how to roast prime rib and bake ham. For the full recipes that accompany this video please visit: https://learntocook.com/prime-rib/how-to-roast-prime-rib/ https://learntocook.com/ham/how-to-bake-a-ham/ Interested in attending a live cooking class? Check out our free live cooking class schedule.

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  • How To Cook Pork Chops

    Learn how to cook pork chops with Chef Mark. Pork Chop Recipe: Ingredients 2, T bone or Porterhouse thick cut pork chops, about 1 inch in thickness 1 tsp. Sea salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2-3 Tbsp Olive oil 1 cup vegetable stock Procedure 1. Heat a thick bottomed skillet over medium heat. Wash and dry the pork chops well. 2. Salt liberally both sides of the pork chops. 3. When the pan has preheated, add a couple […]

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  • How To Bake A Ham

    Thinking about ham for the holidays? Learn how to bake a ham with Chef Mark. Baked Ham Recipe: Ingredients A 9lb. Picnic Shoulder Ham Pineapple Chunks Whole Maraschino Cherries Brown Sugar Procedure 1. With paring or Boning knife as demonstrated loosen meat around arm bone and shoulder bone. Cut of a flat section of the shoulder end of the ham. 2. Soak overnight in water keep refrigerated 3. Next day bring ham to room temp ( as ham is already […]

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  • How To Roast Prime Rib

    Learn how to roast prime rib with Chef Mark. Roast Prime Rib Recipe: Ingredients 4-5 lb. Standing Rib Roast. USDA Choice Sea Salt Twine Fresh Rosemary, finely chopped Dry mustard Roasting pan with rack Procedure 1. Set pre-heated oven to 325oF 2. Trim any desired excess fat and truss the roast as demonstrated. 3. Score the fat cap in criss cross fashion. 4. Make a mixture of sea salt, finely chopped fresh rosemary and ground mustard with a little water […]

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  • How To Roast A Chicken

    Follow along as Chef Mark demonstrates how to roast a chicken. Roasted Chicken Recipe: Ingredients 2 oz. sweet butter Sea Salt Twine for tying the Chicken 1 tsp.Freshly Ground Black pepper Procedure 1. Wash and pat dry the chicken well. Allow it to sit at room temp for about an hour. 2. Set oven at 450oF to preheat. 3. Salt and pepper the inside of the cavity, also salt inside the neck. 4. Truss the chicken as demonstrated starting with […]

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  • Knife Skills

    LearnToCook.com would like to share some knife advice with you! Knife Safety  The safe use of knives is imperative for obvious reasons. There are only a few rules to remember, but they are crucial. A Sharp Knife Is A Safe Knife Using a dull knife is an invitation to disaster. If you try to force a dull knife through the surface of a food product, it’s more likely to slip and cause an injury. Also, if you do happen to […]

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