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  • Live Class Archive - How to Make Stuffing & M...

    Follow along as Chef Mark demonstrates how to make stuffing and mashed potatoes. For the full recipes that accompany this video please visit the following: https://learntocook.com/stuffing/how-to-make-stuffing/ https://learntocook.com/potatoes/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes/ Interested in attending a live cooking class? Check out our free live cooking class schedule.

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  • How To Make Sweet Potatoes

    Follow along as Chef Mark demonstrates how to cook candied sweet potatoes. Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe: Ingredients 3 Medium sweet potatoes ( about 2 pounds) 1 Cup water ½ Cup granulated sugar ½ Cup firmly packed light brown sugar 4 Tbsp unsalted butter Juice of 1 Valencia Orange 1 Cinnamon Stick Pinch of salt Method 1. Peel the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size of the potato. […]

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  • How To Make Cranberry Sauce

    Learn to make fresh cranberry sauce (relish) with Chef Mark. Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe: Ingredients 14 oz. fresh or thawed frozen cranberries ¾ Cup granulated sugar ¾ Cup orange juice, most pulp Zest of 1 naval orange Method: 1. Warm cranberries in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and orange juice and cook until sugar is melted and berries begin to burst ( 5 to 6 minutes ) 2. Stir again, add orange zest, and continue cooking for […]

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  • How To Make Stuffing

    How To Make Stuffing

    Follow along as Chef Mark shows you how to make sage and mushroom stuffing. Sage and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 loaf artisanal whole wheat bread, diced into med sized cubes 1 Tbsp XV olive oil 1 medium sized onion, small dice 2 celery stalks, small dice 1/2 lb brown crimini mushrooms, chopped, stems removed 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed, medium diced 1 Pippin or Granny Smith apple, cored and diced 1/4 cup Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp […]

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  • How To Make Mashed Potatoes

    Learn to how to make mashed potatoes with Chef Mark. Mashed Potatoes Recipe: Ingredients: 4 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, do not cut or peel ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter 2 cups buttermilk Salt & white pepper 1/4 cup milk Method: 1. In a pot, cover potatoes with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cook 20 minutes or until tender; drain. 2. With a fork and paring knife peel potatoes while still hot but cool […]

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  • How To Cook Green Beans

    Learn to cook green beans and mushrooms with Chef Mark. Green Bean and Mushrooms Recipe: Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon XVO olive oil 8 ounces sliced button or crimini mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup white wine 1/3 cup chicken stock 1 lb fresh green beans 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Method 1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, adding 1 tbsp salt. Add trimmed green beans, […]

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  • How To Make Eggnog

    Get in the holiday spirit with this fantastic eggnog recipe (lactose free) from Chef Mark. Dairy Free Eggnog Recipe: Ingredients 4 Extra Large Organic Whole Eggs 4 Extra Large Egg Whites 1 & ¾ qts Vanilla Soy-milk ( 7 cups) 4 oz. granulated sugar ¼ tsp Salt 2 & ½ Tbsp Vanilla Extract 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg 3/4 cup of Rye or American Whiskey 4 tbsp Cornstarch Method: 1. Whisk eggs until well mixed and no whites are visible. 2. […]

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  • Live Show - How To Make Sugar and Ginger Brea...

    Here is the archived copy of How to Make Sugar Cookies and Gingerbread Cookies by Chef Mark from LearnToCook.com. This class aired live on November 29, 2012. You can get the recipes that accompany this video here: https://learntocook.com/cookies/how-to-make-sugar-cookies/ and here: https://learntocook.com/cookies/how-to-make-ginger-bread-cookies/ Join us for future classes, check out our free live cooking class schedule here: https://learntocook.com/cooking-classes/

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  • How To Make Fruitcake

    It’s fruitcake time! Learn how to make fruitcake with Chef Mark. Fruitcake Recipe: Ingredients 9 oz. sweet butter 4 oz. brown sugar 4 oz. dark brown sugar 3 extra arge eggs 4 Tbsp. Armagnac or Brandy Zest and juice of a naval orange Zest of a Meyers lemon 8 oz. of whole raw almonds ground fine 9 oz. walnuts, pecans, filberts or almonds coarsely chopped 1 & ¼ lb. mixed dried fruit chopped into bite sized pieces and in the […]

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  • How To Make Sugar Cookies

    Learn how to make sugar cookies for the holidays with Chef Mark. Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe: Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ( check expiry date) 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1 cup granulated sugar 8 oz. unsalted butter (softened at room temperature) 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten (egg should be at room temperature) 3 Tablespoons half-and-half 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Method: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F 2. Sift together all-purpose […]

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  • How To Make Ginger Bread Cookies

    Get ready for holiday festivities and learn to make ginger bread cookies with Chef Mark Dowling. Ginger Bread Cookie Recipe: Ingredients 4 oz. sweet butter 4 oz. Brown sugar 6 oz. molasses 1 Egg, whole extra large 12 oz. All-purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt 2-1/2 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp. Ground Cloves Method 1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and […]

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  • How to Make Peanut Brittle

    Let LearnToCook.com help you create this melt in your mouth peanut brittle! Chef Mark walks you through, step by step, in creating the perfect peanut brittle. This recipe is easy to make and will be a hit with everyone. This snack is perfect for any time of year! Peanut Brittle Recipe: Yields 5 lbs. of brittle Ingredients 4 cups granulated sugar 1 pt. light corn syrup 8 oz. of water 4 oz. butter 5 cups raw peanuts or nuts of choice […]

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