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Cooking Outside the Box with Chef John

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Cooking fast, healthy and flavorful meals can be a challenge. Too often, busy families rely on pre-packaged ingredients to make a meal. But UW Hospital and Clinics' Executive Chef, John Marks, has strategies to help even the busiest cooks prepare fresh, fast and delicious food. Each month, Chef John will host a short, one-meal lesson incorporating healthy ingredients and easy preparation tips. Learn how to improve your cooking techniques, or how to transform a favorite recipe into a healthier dish.
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Knife Skills

Knife Skills

2012-11-2712:00

Chef John doesn't have a recipe for you this month, but he's still helping you learn in the kitchen. Get a lesson on knives, including how to care for the utensil and cut many common vegetables and fruits.
Hamburger Casserole

Hamburger Casserole

2012-10-1605:44

This month Chef John really goes outside the box, lending a helping hand in making a hamburger casserole dinner. His version features fresh ground beef and vegetables. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/38606
Frittata

Frittata

2012-09-1405:55

Chef John shows you how to whip up a savory breakfast or brunch dish with eggs, fresh vegtables and herbs and smoked gouda cheese in no time at all. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/38611
Mac n Cheese

Mac n Cheese

2012-08-1404:42

Looking for a simple, quick dinner made with natural ingredients? Try Chef John's Mac n Cheese with real Wisconsin cheese. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/38604
Fruit Soup

Fruit Soup

2012-06-1904:58

Chef John uses some surprising ingredients to make a cold soup, which can be refreshing on a warm summer day or night. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/37567
Tuscan Chicken Salad

Tuscan Chicken Salad

2012-05-1506:00

With summer nearly upon us, Chef John offers a great, low-calorie recipe that you can make at home and enjoy on a picnic. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/37563
Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict

2012-05-1503:38

Chef John features the traditional eggs benedict recipe, with a twist. He uses smoked salmon, micro greens and a dill Hollandaise sauce to enhance the breakfast classic. Get the recipe: http://www.uwhealth.org/37545
Chicken Preparation

Chicken Preparation

2012-04-1504:25

This month, Chef John offers a two-part vodcast. In this episode, he shows you how to break down a whole chicken. While you can apply this knowledge in any number of recipes, Chef John uses the meat to make chicken soup in this month's other episode.
Chicken Soup

Chicken Soup

2012-04-1508:21

Chef John shares his recipe for chicken soup with brown rice, loaded with delicious and healthy vegetables. Be sure to watch this month's other episode from Chef John, in which he shows you how to break down a whole chicken and use it for the soup. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/37299
Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

2012-03-1506:09

Chef John offers his version of this classic Italian dish, done in just minutes but packed with flavor. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/36911
This month's recipe takes a few more minutes to prepare than our usual offerings, but it's well worth the wait. Combine the grain quinoa with fresh vegetables for a warm, flavorful, healthy meal. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/36546
Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster

2012-01-2704:58

Looking for the perfect sweet treat for Valentine's Day? Skip the chocolate and try Chef John's healthier version of this classic dessert - and be prepared to be surprised about some of the ingredients. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/35934
Whether you're "table-gating" on the couch at home or tailgating at the stadium, spice up your menu for the big game and add some warmth to the winter the Chef John way. Don't worry, these chicken fingers are just as tasty even if you dial down the heat. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/33201
Just in time for the holidays, Chef John has a recipe for a simple, healthy stuffing featuring the sweet and tart flavor of dried cranberries. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/32888
This month, Chef John helps you make an apricot chutney to pair with sauteed chicken breasts for a quick and easy meal. View the recipe at http://www.uwhealth.org/32553
Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

2011-09-2605:06

Do you have seven minutes? That's all the time it takes to prepare this great main entree, which has just five ingredients.
Firecracker Shrimp

Firecracker Shrimp

2011-09-2606:55

This simple Asian dish packs some punch in the spice department thanks to the inclusion of Thai chilies and lots of flavor. Try serving it over rice.
Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

2011-09-2606:03

Chef John prepares a healthier version of the popular dish using tilapia and pan-seared salsa. What's more, you can have it ready to eat in about 15 minutes.
Ginger Steamed Fish

Ginger Steamed Fish

2011-09-2605:15

Add flavor to any kind of fish with this quick and easy recipe.
Impress your dinner guests with this recipe, which looks fancy but actually is quick, simple and healthy. Try serving it with potatoes or rice.
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