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Sara

Sara
Sara has been a chef instructor at the Chopping Block since 2002 and loves sharing her knowledge of all things food-related with her students. She loves interacting with her students, making them feel right at home and at ease. Sara is also the Curriculum Coordinator at TCB which means she develops the classes, menus and recipes. A lot of Sara’s inspiration for classes and recipes comes from personal experience. When Sara and her husband, who is also a chef instructor, are at home they join forces and make countless mouth-watering creations that are then taste tested by their daughter and son.

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Baby Pavlovas: A Light and Airy Treat from Down Under

The world of meringue is completely out of my comfort zone. I prefer to cook savory food, but every so often there's a part of me that gets the baking bug.

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Say “¡Sí!” to Chips and Salsa for Breakfast

Getting your family fed in the morning before everyone rushes off to school and work is a very challenging task. You want breakfast to be filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare… all without making ...

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Ooey Gooey Chocolate Lava Cakes

With Valentine's Day lurking around the corner, it's time to eat chocolate! I don't need an excuse to eat chocolate, but I feel better about indulging when everyone else is doing the same.

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Sophisticated French Food Made Easy

There’s something magical about garlic, cream, white wine and fresh herbs. Maybe it’s because when you simmer them together they play a beautiful ballad. Perhaps it’s simplicity at its best. Maybe… ...

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Impress Your Guests with This Easy and Elegant Appetizer

Because this is the time of year when a lot of us are hosting holiday parties, I'm inspired to share a very simple and impressive recipe for your next party that your guests are sure to love.

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Homemade Ravioli: Squash-Filled Bundles of Love

It's that time of year when the grocery stores are displaying bins overflowing with beautiful winter squash. I was inspired by the fall bounty of butternut squash that was on sale, so I added it to ...

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Time to Make the Donuts: Easy Apple Fritters

Just last weekend, my family and I went to an apple orchard in Fennville, Michigan, called Crane Orchards. It’s perpetually packed on the weekends, and for good reason!

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Wrap That Weenie: A Tale of a Cozy Sausage

Creating and writing new recipes is one of my favorite jobs here at The Chopping Block. It's an extremely enjoyable and creative process, but sometimes I feel challenged when I come across a dish I ...

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Eggplant Parmesan 2.0

I've been on an eggplant kick recently for good reason. Eggplant is so versatile and delicious! I know… not everyone likes eggplant, but hear me out. One bite of this grilled version of Eggplant ...

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Quick, Easy, Healthy, Weeknight Grilling Fare

Do you wait until the weekend to fire up the grill? Why wait when you don't have to? Grilling outdoors can be a quick and easy task any day of the week.

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