The Chopping Block Cooking Blog

Gluten-Free Scones that are actually Delicious

Delicious gluten-free scones? Can they exist? I often find it hard to describe gluten-free breads as delicious, but it's not for lack of trying. My mom has been gluten-free for years, and she ...

The Best Gluten Free Pizza

Now that we are in the new year, I know everyone is thinking "clean eating!" "more veggies!" "less booze!" Me? I'm thinking I will never give up Party Pizza Friday. Like ever.

Use Quinoa to Make Gluten-Free Gourmet Pizza

Not many people would be able to say no to a pizza straight out of the oven - the sight and aroma of a well-cooked pizza is enough to make your mouth water.

Why You Should Add Sorghum to Your Diet

Would you like to know about the new food trend coming down the line?

Go Gluten Free with our New Guide: Gluten-Free Gourmet

Going gluten-free is not a sentence to a life of boring and tasteless food. It is possible to give up wheat, barley and rye but not sacrifice flavor, texture or enjoyment of food!

Pitch the Pie & Bake a Rhubarb Cake

It was Sunday afternoon a couple weeks ago, and I needed to bring a dessert to our friends’ house that evening for dinner. I had bought rhubarb at the fabulous 61st Street Farmers Market in Hyde Park ...

My New Breakfast Delight

I have recently discovered Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. How in the world did I miss them all these years? I could have been wowing my friends and family with their delectability all this time.

Monster Craving

I don’t consider myself to be a baker, but I can make a pretty mean cookie. One of my ‘go to’ recipes is actually gluten free. That doesn’t mean that it’s healthy, but it does mean I can share them ...

Sweet Treats without the Guilt

I'm on my way to visit my family this weekend and am very excited to make some delicious desserts with my niece and nephew. It's also a bit of a pre-birthday celebration for my mom!

A Moment for Sconuts

I recently made a shocking discovery. I was trying to come up with ideas of fun things to bake that weren’t the usual cookie or biscuit. I was feeling daring and wanted our customers to eat something ...