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Chewy, Chocolatey and Festive: Hot Cocoa-Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays

Now that another Thanksgiving is in the books, we’re on a fast track to the winter holidays. This can mean a lot of different things to many people, but for me, my holidays always revolve around ...

Whipped Ice Cream and Homemade Waffle Cones

Summer is coming to an end, but you wouldn’t know it with this recent heat wave that we’ve been having here in Chicago. The best way to cool off is to make some homemade ice cream. I don’t know about ...

The Best Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

Back in the early days of The Chopping Block 20+ years ago, I was working on holiday curriculum with my fellow Chef Instructor Lisa Futterman. We thought a candy class was a no brainer, after all, ...

Veracruz Fish Broil

by Trevor 3/13/25 10:30 AM

Veracruz-style cuisine is a great example of how simple ingredients can create bold flavors....Read more

From Chicagoland to the Coast: Finding the Freshest Catch

by Kelly K 3/12/25 10:30 AM

Each year, my family takes a trip to Florida. It's become a tradition that we always look...Read more

Let’s Get Together Over a Meal

by Max 3/11/25 10:30 AM

Food has the power to bring people together. There is no social balm quite like sharing a...Read more

Trade Girl Scout Cookies for Homemade Samoas

by Kate A 3/7/25 10:30 AM

We’re right in the middle of Girl Scout cookie season. I always look forward to seeing my...Read more

Lemon Fettuccine: A Taste of Spring

by Sara 3/6/25 10:30 AM

I love preparing homemade pasta because it’s a really fun activity with extremely delicious...Read more

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Chewy, Chocolatey and Festive: Hot Cocoa-Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays

Whipped Ice Cream and Homemade Waffle Cones

The Best Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

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