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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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Baked Apples with Cinnamon Custard Sauce Recipe
The holiday season is a perfect time to try LearnToCook.com’s Baked Apples With Cinnamon Custard Sauce! Baked Apples with Cinnamon Custard Sauce Serves 8 Ingredients: 8 each apples 1 each lemon, for juice and zest 4 oz. unsalted butter, softened ½ cup brown or maple sugar, plus more for the top ½ cup hazelnuts or pecans, toasted and finely chopped dried fruits – raisins, currants, cherries, cranberries ground cinnamon 2 cups liquid (water, apple cider, sherry, maple syrup, etc.) Method: […]
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes Recipe
In addition to having parker house rolls as part of your holiday menu … make it complete with this classic recipe for mashed potatoes from LearnToCook.com! Perfect Mashed Potatoes Yield: 8 servings Mashed potatoes are best made with starchy potatoes, such as Russet (Idaho), and are one of those simple yet elegant dishes that require attention to technique if they are to be first-rate. Ingredients: 3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut in to even sized pieces 2 Tbsp. salt 3 […]
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Parker House Rolls Recipe
LearnToCook.com has the perfect recipe for dinner rolls to accompany any meal…
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Sweet Corn Pudding Recipe
After preparing your complete holiday meal of turkey, gravy, rolls, cranberries, and green bean casserole … enjoy this super simple dessert recipe, from LearnToCook.com Sweet Corn Pudding Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 4 large eggs 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup whole milk ¼ cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature 2 Tbsp. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Method: Preheat oven to 350°F and butter an 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. […]
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Green Bean Casserole Recipe
In addition to classic turkey gravy, LearnToCook.com presents this wonderful green bean casserole recipe. It is great for the holidays, to entertain dinner guests, or for a family dinner. Great for all occasions! Green Bean Casserole Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: For the topping: 2 medium onions, thinly sliced in half moons 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs 1 tsp.salt For beans: 1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed 1 gallon water 2 Tbsp. kosher salt For sauce: […]
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Classic Turkey Gravy Recipe
A classic turkey gravy recipe brought to you by LearnToCook.com. Classic Turkey Gravy Yield: 8 cups Ingredients: For the broth: 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 medium onion or leek 8 cups chicken stock (or low sodium store bought broth) 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf Neck and giblets from your turkey (discard the liver) For the gravy: Turkey drippings from your roasting pan 1/2 cup all-purpose flour TT. salt and freshly ground pepper Dash of Worcestershire sauce Method: When you […]
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Cornbread & Andouille Sausage Stuffing Recipe
LearnToCook,com has another delicious twist on stuffing for you to try to this holiday season! Cornbread & Andouille Sausage Stuffing Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. (~1/4 stick) unsalted butter 1½ pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/3-inch pieces 2 yellow onions, medium dice 4 stalks celery, medium dice 2 red bell peppers, medium dice 1 bunch green onion, sliced 2 tsp.fresh thyme, minced 1 tsp.dried sage 12 cups corn bread, cubed and toasted 4-6 cups chicken stock Method: Melt butter […]
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Live Show – Modern Turkey Roasting
It’s Turkey Time! Escoffier Online in conjunction with LearnToCook.com would like to help you cook the perfect turkey this Thanksgiving. Join Chef Mark Dowling’s live show today, November 13th at 11:30 am CST. Watch the preview series here. Watch the archived live show: We hope you enjoy and look forward to having you join our future events!
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Cranberry Sauce Recipe
We all know Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without the cranberry sauce. Try this recipe from LearnToCook.com to complete your holiday feast! Cranberry Sauce Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2,12-oz bags fresh or frozen cranberries ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar ¾ cup ruby Port 3,3×1/2 strips orange zest 1 cup orange juice 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in ½ Method: Bring cranberries, sugars, Port, and zest, and cinnamon to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring […]
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