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Less Common Kitchen Knives and Their Diverse Uses

Knives are arguably the most essential kitchen tool any cook will use. Even more so than pots, pans or even a stove. There are plenty of dishes made without the application of any heat, but dishes ...

Why You Should Take a Knife Skills Class

The holidays are over, and many of us are setting goals and New Year's resolutions for 2022: eating healthier, exercising more, or improving our cooking skills. The first step in doing being a better ...

What is a Santoku Knife?

When I first started culinary school, one of the first things I did was pick up my school-assigned “Chef’s Kit.” I could barely contain my glee as I took my bounty home. I started familiarizing ...

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

Franks and Beans from Scratch

by Drake 5/23/25 10:30 AM

I'm back with another bean blog! It’s been a while since I’ve had the canned...Read more

TCB Chef Wins America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation

by Andrea 5/22/25 10:30 AM

If you watched America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation you already know the great news: our...Read more

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Less Common Kitchen Knives and Their Diverse Uses

Why You Should Take a Knife Skills Class

What is a Santoku Knife?

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