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Stuffed Fresno Chiles: A Versatile Filling for Your Next Party

It all started with me needing to clean out my fridge. I had Fresno chilis that were about to go bad, ground beef that was starting to oxidize… what was I going to do? I have had stuffed peppers on ...

A Little “Peppering” of Knowledge

Extremes of spice, in food, around the world are baffling. Whether you like a little cracked black pepper on your eggs in the morning, or you pop pickled jalapenos like they are marshmallows with ...

Food Comics: Roasted Red Pepper Corn Chowder

We are pleased to introduce Food Comics from The Chopping Block where our resident Cartoonist Tom O'Brien illustrates his cooking adventures. Here, he shows us how to make one of his favorite dishes ...

The Amazing Roasted Red Pepper

"That's my favorite smell, and I want it in a candle!"

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

by Biz 4/30/25 10:30 AM

There’s a long-standing myth in the brunch world that dairy-free pancakes are, well... sad....Read more

Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

by Max 4/29/25 10:30 AM

I want to share a project my wife and I worked on together a few years ago. I felt inspired...Read more

Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

by Andrea 4/25/25 10:30 AM

If you're anything like me, pasta has always been a go-to comfort food, it's easy, satisfying,...Read more

Pemmican: As Good as Gold

by Drake 4/24/25 10:30 AM

Pemmican is one of the most important foods that you’ve probably never heard of. Pemmican...Read more

Community Tavern: A Wine Dinner Experience

by Elexis 4/23/25 10:30 AM

When you walk into Community Tavern, located on the bustling six corners of Portage Park, the...Read more

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Stuffed Fresno Chiles: A Versatile Filling for Your Next Party

A Little “Peppering” of Knowledge

Food Comics: Roasted Red Pepper Corn Chowder

The Amazing Roasted Red Pepper

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