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Trade Girl Scout Cookies for Homemade Samoas

We’re right in the middle of Girl Scout cookie season. I always look forward to seeing my friends post their daughter’s links on social media to buy cookies, and seeing the Girl Scout troops at our ...

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Lemon Fettuccine: A Taste of Spring

I love preparing homemade pasta because it’s a really fun activity with extremely delicious results. One of our most popular classes at The Chopping Block, and my favorite class to teach, is our ...

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Cucumber Shrimp Boats: An Easy, Satisfying Alternative to Sushi Rolls

If you love sushi but struggle with rolling it at home, you're not alone. Getting the perfect roll can be tricky, and sometimes, you just want something simple without sacrificing flavor. Enter ...

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Enjoying New Zealand through Food and Wine

New Zealand is a land of breathtaking landscapes, but its culinary scene is just as remarkable. From fresh seafood and world-class lamb to the legendary meat pies and Māori hāngī (traditional New ...

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Use your Starter for Sourdough Muffins

Anytime I need to feed our sourdough starter here at The Chopping Block, I’m overcome with the urge to bake something! I saved some discard from the feeding and decided to try something different. We ...

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Shepherd's Pie for St. Paddy's Day

I don’t know about you, but I am way too old and way over going out bar hopping for St. Patrick’s Day - a tradition that is very prevalent in Chicago. If you are like me, then you would probably ...

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Tostones with Garlic-Lime Cilantro Sauce

At some point this month, we all looked at the price tag for a carton of eggs and gasped. I wandered the aisles of my local grocery store, thinking about ways to make a satisfying snack (or meal if ...

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Japanese Curry: A Favorite Birthday Dinner

There have been quite a few birthdays at The Chopping Block recently. One of my favorite things to learn about people is their “Birthday Dinners,” or the meal that they look forward to each birthday ...

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Creme Brulee: A True Classic Dessert

With Valentine's Day around the corner, Crème Brûléeis one of the first desserts that comes to mind. This classic French dessert has become something everyone knows and loves. It might seem daunting ...

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Game Winning Philly Cheesesteak Pretzel Sliders

It’s almost time for Super Bowl LIX! This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs (yes, again) will play the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs are hoping to make history and win their third consecutive ...

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