We have a lot of cooking knowledge, and The Chopping Block loves to share it with our community. It's our mission to get you cooking, and we hope to help do that with our free, downloadable guides. They range in topics but all include valuable information for home cooks from recipes to videos to chefs tips to equipment advice. Download these handy reference guides today. You'll want to keep them in the kitchen!
Get Sauce Savvy
Take your cooking to restaurant level with sauces! Learn all about the classic Mother sauces as well as modern versions and the sauces chefs actually use today.
The first step to great food is good knife skills. Get everything you need to know to sharpen up and practice your skills in the kitchen in this guide.
There's certainly an art to making a good drink, but that doesn't mean you have to leave it to the pros. We'll teach you how to be confident with cocktails in this guide.
It can be hard to know which appliance to pull out of the cabinet sometimes. We break down the differences and when to use your food processor, blender and immersion blender.
It is possible to have a successful summer cookout without stressing. Our chefs have prepared a party menu to impress your guests, as well as time-saving tips to help you keep your cool.
Understanding different meat cuts and how to cook them is truly an art form. Once you master these techniques, you'll see the benefits of home butchery, including some pretty major cost savings.
Summer in Chicago is meant for dining outdoors! Plan the perfect al fresco feast with our outdoor-friendly menu and clever chef tips to pack it all to go.
Living a gluten-free lifestyle is not a sentence to tasteless, boring food. This guide provides recipes and shopping tips for eliminating gluten in your diet.
Whether you are a strict vegan or just looking for ways to bring more plant-based foods into your diet, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to know about veganism.
This 39-page guide has everything you need to become a grill master. From chef tips to videos to 15 different recipes, this will keep you busy this summer!
Preparing the Thanksgiving feast can be challenging, but having a game plan is key to success in the kitchen. Follow our chefs' advice and our time-tested recipes.
Whether you are baking for a lavish holiday party, the office potluck or just want to give some tasty desserts as gifts, this baking guide will get you through the holidays.