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Wild Rice, Leek, and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Posted: November 12, 2012 recipes

Spice up your stuffing this holiday season with LearnToCook.com’s recipe! Wild Rice, Leek & Mushroom Stuffing Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 1 cups wild rice, cooked until al dente 3 pounds assorted mushrooms (cremini, shitake, oyster), chopped ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 leeks (white and pale green parts), sliced and washed 4 stalks celery, medium dice 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry white wine 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped 12 cups French-bread baguette, cubed and toasted 4-6 cups […]
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Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

Posted: November 9, 2012 recipes

Try this delicious spiced apple cider recipe from LearnToCook.com. Simmer a batch for any perfect Holiday gathering! Spiced Apple Cider Serves 10 – 12 Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider or juice 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks ½ orange, sliced Brandy or bourbon (optional) Method: 1. Combine apple cider, spices and orange slices in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Let cider simmer over medium-low heat until […]
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Green Beans With Olive Sauce Recipe

Posted: November 8, 2012 recipes

Try this recipe from LearnToCook.com to add a memorable side to your holiday dinner this season! Green Beans with Olive Sauce Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 3 lb. green beans, trimmed ¼ cup olive oil ½ red onion, small dice 2 Tbs. pine nuts 2 clvs garlic, thinly sliced 1 Tbs. parsley, finely chopped 1 Tbs. basil, thyme and oregano, minced ½ lb. olives, pitted and chopped 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped ½ cup red wine 2 tsp. red wine vinegar Salt […]
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Provencal Vegetable Soup With Pesto Recipe

Posted: November 7, 2012 recipes

Warm up this holiday season with this delicious vegetable soup recipe brought to you by LearnToCook.com. Provencal Vegetable Soup with Pesto (Soupe au Pistou) Yield: Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Soup 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup onions, diced ½ cup carrots, peeled and small dice ½ med green bell pepper, small dice ½ cup red potatoes, small dice ¼ cup celery, small dice 1 quart water, or stock 2 med tomatoes, small dice ½ cup zucchini, small dice Salt & freshly […]
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Smashed Heirloom Potatoes with Gorgonzola and Arugula Recipe

Posted: November 6, 2012 recipes

Looking for a new spin on potatoes this holiday? Try this delicious recipe from LearnToCook.com! Smashed Heirloom Potatoes with Gorgonzola and Arugula The profusion of heirloom varieties of potatoes at farmer’s markets has helped us rediscover them as a seasonal ingredient in a rainbow of flavors, colors, sizes and textures. The selection of potato varieties is up to you, and it is ok to mix and match. For even cooking, choose potatoes that are about the same size. Ingredients: 2 […]
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Potato Rosemary Bread Recipe

Posted: November 5, 2012 recipes

Use LearnToCook.com’s recipe for that perfect specialty bread to accompany your holiday dinner this year! Potato Rosemary Bread Yields Two 1-lb. Loaves or 18 Dinner Rolls Ingredients: Biga: 5.5 oz. Bread flour ¼ tsp. Instant yeast 3.5 – 4 oz. Water, room temp. – 70° Final Dough: 7 oz. Biga 15 oz. Unbleached bread flour 1 ½ tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Black pepper, ground 1 ¼ tsp. Yeast, instant 6 oz. Mashed potatoes, room temp. 1 Tbs. Olive oil […]
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Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Posted: November 2, 2012 recipes

Sweeten up your holiday dinner this year with LearnToCook.com’s recipe for sweet potato or pumpkin pie! Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie Yield = one 9” pie Ingredients: 3 each eggs 2 cups cooked sweet potato, pumpkin, yam, or combination ¾ cup sugar ½ cup cultured cream ½ cup buttermilk ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp […]
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How to Carve and Serve a Turkey

Posted: October 30, 2012 carving

Chef Mark demonstrates turkey carving and serving techniques.
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How to Prepare and Season a Turkey

Posted: October 30, 2012 seasoning

Chef Mark shows how to properly prepare and season a turkey.
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How to Rinse and Sanitize a Turkey

Posted: October 30, 2012 sanitization

Learn how to rinse and sanitize a turkey with Chef Mark from LearnToCook.com
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How to Thaw a Turkey

Posted: October 30, 2012 turkey

Learn proper turkey thawing techniques with Chef Mark from LearnToCook.com
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How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives

Posted: October 26, 2012 knives

Follow along as Chef Mark demonstrates the best techniques for sharpening your kitchen knives.
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