We have all been there - you buy an ingredient for a recipe and then you don’t know what to do with the rest of it! Or, you buy too much of something and then have to figure out how to use it all ...
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Crostata for Your Holiday Table
The holidays are quickly approaching whether we like it or not, so now is the time to start thinking about recipes for the holiday table and/or dinner parties with friends.
We’re here. Fall has arrived, and with it, the promise of a Chicago winter to come. Though the weather this fall has been deceivingly gorgeous, there’s cold, dark days ahead, and we all know it. I ...
I’ve never met a biscuit that I don’t like. Now that we are in full pumpkin season, I am finding ways to add them to my recipes. These pumpkin biscuits are slightly sweet, so flaky and delicious.
The Chopping Block has been teaching Culinary Boot Camp for many years, over 16 years to be exact. We’ve obviously tweaked the program during that time, but it’s essentially the same as when we ...
Fall is, hands down, my favorite season. The foliage, the beanies and most importantly, the comforting food. Every year, my friends and I host a potluck meetup with a bountiful table of food that ...
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a bit self-conscious when it comes to baking and pastry. I also have a very ornery dog with a huge appetite. He is too cute (and tall) for his own good!
Different types of seaweed have always fascinated me. With their amazing nutrient quality, I consider them a “super food.” At my university, I set up a tasting table to let others experience and ...
As we embrace fall flavors and start delving into holiday cooking and baking, it is the perfect time to get kids in the kitchen. Picture books provide a great starting point for ambivalent young ...
I always look forward to the change of season to Autumn. The crisp cool air, rustling leaves in the wind and colorful foliage make me nostalgic. During this time, we move from summer grilling to the ...
