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.

Firecracker Shrimp

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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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.

Knife Skills

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: https://www.uwhealth.org/38606

Hamburger Casserole

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: https://www.uwhealth.org/38611

Frittata

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

Mac n Cheese

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: https://www.uwhealth.org/37567

Firecracker Shrimp

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