The Chopping Block Cooking & Wine Blog (8)

4 Sweet and Sour Ways to Make Use of Seasonal Citrus

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: these dark, wintery days in Chicago really test my love for the Midwest. But there’s one bright spot in these gloomy days: citrus season! I don’t think ...

Delicata Squash Gnocchi Shortcut

Delicata squash is one of my favorite vegetables, and you should still be able to find it in grocery stores in January.

Christmas Crack

When I write a blog, I generally gravitate to a recipe that has multiple components with many steps and some sort of assembling. I enjoy being able to break down complicated procedures into a dish ...

Festive and Simple Cake for the Holidays

When it’s my turn to make desserts, my go-to are usually pies, crisps and cobblers. For me, these desserts are much easier to prepare, probably because they are more formula-driven than recipe-driven ...

Chocolate Cranberry Crackle Cookies

I’ll never pass up an opportunity to participate in a holiday cookie exchange, so when The Chopping Block revealed we were hosting an annual employee cookie swap in December I thought it was the ...

Lucky New Year's Black Eyed Peas

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the traditions that bring us comfort, joy, and a little extra hope as we step into a new year. Across the globe, people have their own special ...

Burmese Street Food: Samosa Thoke

You likely have heard of samosas, a spiced potato or sometimes meat filled fried pastry. They are flavorful, crispy, and filling-amazing little treat. Burmese-style samosas are a bit different. Thoke ...

Don’t Feel Burdened by Breakfast

Prior to working at The Chopping Block, I was a teacher. School started early; my days started even earlier. I arrived well in advance of the first bell to prepare and get set for the day. This ...

Celery Root Risotto: Creating Depth of Flavor

Last month, I wrote about my love for homemade Parmesan stock. While it is absolutely the “secret weapon for soup season” as I claimed, I want to demonstrate a different use for the stock which is ...

7 Stress-Relieving Snack Foods to Keep You Calm Over the Holidays

The holidays are a season filled with joy, but they can also bring a good dose of stress. From last-minute gift shopping to hosting holiday dinners, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if ...

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4 Sweet and Sour Ways to Make Use of Seasonal Citrus

Delicata Squash Gnocchi Shortcut

Christmas Crack

Festive and Simple Cake for the Holidays

Chocolate Cranberry Crackle Cookies

Lucky New Year's Black Eyed Peas

Burmese Street Food: Samosa Thoke

Don’t Feel Burdened by Breakfast

Celery Root Risotto: Creating Depth of Flavor

7 Stress-Relieving Snack Foods to Keep You Calm Over the Holidays

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