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Hilary

Hilary recently joined the Chopping Block as a class assistant. She has lived in Detroit, San Francisco, and Chicago, but loves to travel around the world. Hilary comes from a family of home cooks and chefs who instilled a passion for food at an early age, when her and her grandmother would make pierogies every Christmas. She is a proud DePaul University and Kendall College graduate who believes everyone has the ability to create delicious food.

Grilling Season and My Favorite Chicken Kebabs are Almost Here

Spring and summer are my favorite seasons because it's finally warm enough to get outside and grill. Kebabs are my go-to grilling dish because you can use any vegetables and meat you have on hand and ...

Mi Manca l'Italia: Reminiscing about the Best Food on the Planet

It has been almost one year since my trip to Italy, and there’s nowhere I would rather be, and with a big bowl of pasta in front of me. Each time I visit I realize how different each region is and ...

Salads that Will Make You Smile and Fill You Up

I love to make healthy salads that leave me full and gratified. Here are some tricks to making delicious salads that won’t leave you rummaging through your kitchen cabinets an hour later looking for ...

Homemade Doggy Treats for Your #1 Valentine

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we all know who makes the best valentines… our furry friends! Instead of buying store-bought treats, make your sweet pups some homemade biscuits with ...

Peruvian Superfoods to Try in the New Year

I recently took a ten-day hiking trip to Peru with my family. Every year we get together to explore a new region of the world. This year we chose Peru. None of us had ever been to South America for ...

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Hilary

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Grilling Season and My Favorite Chicken Kebabs are Almost Here

Mi Manca l'Italia: Reminiscing about the Best Food on the Planet

Salads that Will Make You Smile and Fill You Up

Homemade Doggy Treats for Your #1 Valentine

Peruvian Superfoods to Try in the New Year

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