Cooking Outside the Box with Chef John

UW Health

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.

  • 12 minutes
    Knife Skills
    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.
    27 November 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 44 seconds
    Hamburger Casserole
    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
    16 October 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 55 seconds
    Frittata
    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
    14 September 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 42 seconds
    Mac n Cheese
    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
    14 August 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 58 seconds
    Fruit Soup
    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
    19 June 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 3 minutes 38 seconds
    Eggs Benedict
    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
    15 May 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 6 minutes
    Tuscan Chicken Salad
    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
    15 May 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 21 seconds
    Chicken Soup
    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
    15 April 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 25 seconds
    Chicken Preparation
    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.
    15 April 2012, 10:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 9 seconds
    Eggplant Parmesan
    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
    15 March 2012, 5:00 pm
  • 7 minutes 58 seconds
    Warm Quinoa Roasted Vegetable Stir Fry
    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
    24 February 2012, 10:00 pm
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