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Fluffy, Flavorful & Dairy-Free: Pancakes That Break the Rules

There’s a long-standing myth in the brunch world that dairy-free pancakes are, well... sad. Dry. Flat. Lifeless. The kind of breakfast that makes you wish you’d just grabbed toast instead. But I’m ...

Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often find myself craving something sweet. While an occasional indulgence is completely fine, I enjoy taking on ...

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

For me, there is no better start to the day than steak and eggs. It stands high in the ranks of any breakfast or brunch menu with the likes of Eggs Benedict or a hot stack of pancakes, and any diner ...

Sweet Breakfast Buns

It’s my favorite time again: recipe testing time for a new How to Bake Breads class! Since the pandemic, home cooks have really taken to learning how to make their own bread at home. We offer two ...

Loaded Cereal for Gut & Brain Health: A Morning Power Bowl

Remember the Loaded Cereal trend on TikTok? It had its moment in the spotlight and while the hype may have faded, I’m still very much on board. If you missed it, the trend featured people piling all ...

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 ...

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Bread Pudding

A couple of years ago, I professed my love of bagels in my blog Everything Bagel Strata. It’s a delicious way to enjoy the classic savory flavors of everything bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese and ...

Spice up Your Granola with Garam Masala

Garam masala is a magical spice blend because it can be used in sweet and savory recipes. The name literally translates to “warming spices” because it contains a blend of spices that, when combined, ...

Simple and Delicious Meals to Start Your Day

I will never tire of hearing the term 'simple and delicious' in regard to meals prepped and enjoyed at home. I am a firm believer in the notion of eating your first meal of the day within the first ...

Build-Your-Own Strata

When my daughter heads back to college in the fall, she will be living in an apartment with three of her friends. Because she won’t have the convenience of walking over to the dining hall for her ...

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Fluffy, Flavorful & Dairy-Free: Pancakes That Break the Rules

Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

Sweet Breakfast Buns

Loaded Cereal for Gut & Brain Health: A Morning Power Bowl

Don’t Feel Burdened by Breakfast

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Bread Pudding

Spice up Your Granola with Garam Masala

Simple and Delicious Meals to Start Your Day

Build-Your-Own Strata

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