Spice Up Your Cocktails with Hellfyre Vodka
Nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, Galena is one of the Midwest’s most charming and...
Start Here: Beginner Classes for Home Cooks
New to the kitchen? We’ll help you feel confident with essential techniques, simple recipes, and supportive instruction every step of the way.
Red Chimichurri: The Smoky, Spicy Cousin of Argentina’s Famous Sauce
I have been undergoing a complete home kitchen renovation for the past three months.I am talking abo...
How to Make Mexican Chorizo from Scratch
A couple of weeks ago, I was teaching The Chopping Block's popular Chicago Neighborhoods class when ...
Tofu Masala: Big Flavor, 20 Minutes
Tofu is one of the most underrated proteins in my kitchen. It is affordable, easy to find, and incre...
6 Grains Every Home Cook Should Know (And What Each One Does Best)
I think some people think that grains are boring. For this, I blame the bland grain bowls of yestery...
Ramping Up to Spring
Spring in the Midwest is often a game of "will-it-or-won’t-it" with the weather, but there is one ha...
