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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat in Healthy Cooking

I recently watched the Netflix series “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.” In four episodes, chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore the basic elements of flavor and how they are used in ...

Spring Cleaning the Kitchen

by Laura S 6/4/25 10:30 AM

There’s something in the air here in Chicago right now. And no, I’m not talking about...Read more

Not Your Average Sandwich: Homemade Banh Mi That Packs a Punch

by Biz 6/3/25 10:30 AM

If your go-to sandwich routine is feeling a little... meh, it’s time to meet the Banh Mi....Read more

A Recipe Revival: Prosciutto Cups with Corn Custard

by Andrea 5/30/25 10:30 AM

When I first started working at The Chopping Block almost 23 years ago, our class...Read more

It's Easy Being Cheesy: Homemade Mozzarella

by William 5/29/25 10:30 AM

Now you might say it’s because I was raised in Wisconsin, but I claim there are few things...Read more

A Wedding Cake Tale

by Karen D 5/28/25 10:30 AM

I love to bake, and I’m frequently asked to bake cakes and cookies for all sorts of...Read more

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