The Butcher's Block & Baking
28 September 2026
The Kitchen · How a dish is actually made, step by step

Pissaladière (French onion tart)
Pauline and I were introduced to pissaladière when we were on a press trip to Nice. This link opens in a new tab. Pissaladière is, in fact, a typical regional dish from Nice. It is a French onion tart and is usually eaten as a starter. It is actually a kind of pizza. In addition to onions, this pizza is topped with anchovies and olives. I consider it more of a lunch dish, for example with a nice s
France · 3d agoParty bread with prosciutto and taleggio
You can have this party bread with prosciutto and taleggio on the table in no time. It is a super simple recipe, but totally party-proof. I love recipes like this. Easy to make, few ingredients, but with a great result. This party bread looks super festive on the drinks table. All you need is a bake-at-home loaf, tasty prosciutto and taleggio, and some sage to season it further. But of course, you
3d agoThe KitchenFilo pastry cups with caramelized red onion, brie, and bacon
Just two more days and a fresh new year begins. But first, we’re wrapping up the current year. We’re doing that with delicious snacks, among other things, such as these filo pastry cups with red onion, brie, and bacon. Yum! But of course, also with fireworks and a nice glass of bubbly. Will that be the first time I venture into an alcoholic beverage again? After not having drunk alcohol for almost
3d ago
Sheet tart with figs and goat cheese
Países Bajos · 3d ago
Mini cakes with apricots
Países Bajos · 3d ago
Toastie with brie and bacon
Países Bajos · 3d ago
Sausage sandwich with sauerkraut
Países Bajos · 3d agoCheese platter with nut bread
Still no idea what to serve with drinks tomorrow? This cheese platter with nut bread is always a good idea. It is tasty, easy, and requires no effort. All you have to do is pick out a few delicious cheeses. I will give you a few tips later in the article. Additionally, it is nice to add nut bread, crackers, and regular bread. But you could also choose fig bread, for example. A cheese board is of c
The Kitchen · FranceCroissant wreath with egg and salmon
Ingredients for 6 people
The Kitchen · Países BajosDates with bacon and goat cheese
The Kitchen · Países BajosCroissants with Nutella and banana
That sounds like a match made in heaven, doesn't it? And it is! With these croissants, you are guaranteed to steal the show at breakfast. Secretly, they are super easy to make, but of course, you won't tell anyone that. Pauline already made puff pastry turnovers with this golden combo once. And now I have made them with croissant dough. Ready in no time, and you
The Kitchen · Países Bajos
Sheet tart with pear and goat cheese

“It sounds simple in words, but it’s actually extremely meticulous” – Tiago Sabarigo on the behind-the-scenes details of lobster, rack of lamb and Queijada de Évora

Cider pulled pork with apple & dill slaw

Courgette & feta tart with caper & mint dressing
For the caper & mint dressing
International · 3d ago
Three-Citrus Tea Cake
A triple hit of citrus brings bright flavor, while a technique called "reverse creaming" gives this cake an impossibly tender crumb.
EE.UU. · 3d ago
Avocado Bread - (Your New Favorite Healthy Recipe!)
United States · 3d ago
Easy Greek Kourabiedes Sticks (Traditional Greek Butter Cookies)
EE.UU. · 3d ago
A Fair-Priced Steakhouse Aimed at Soccer Fans
Argentina · 3d ago
Has the croissant become the new it bag? This is how luxury brand collabs are conquering gastronomy
Hungría · 3d agoMassaman slow-roasted lamb shoulder with potatoes and green chilli
All the work is in the paste, then you let the oven do the rest. Don’t skip the charring of the aromatics in the paste as this imparts a smoky flavour that gives body to the dish.
The Kitchen · AustraliaLast-minute guests or a sudden craving for something sweet? Here's how to make quick, fragrant, and perfect blackberry and blueberry puff pastries!
Imagine the scent of butter churning in the oven as a crispy crust puffs up, embracing the sweet, slightly tart juices of berries. Making these quick blackberry and blueberry puff pastries is the perfect magic to transform an ordinary afternoon into a special moment.
The Kitchen · ItaliaQuick pie without dough: just mix all the ingredients and the oven does the rest
Greek Spinach and Feta Pie is one of those dishes that impresses from the first bite. Traditionally, it is made with sheets of puff pastry (recipe HERE), but there is also a much simpler version. On the culinary portal Hungry Happens, they simplified the traditional Greek pie into a dough-free version that impresses with a minimal amount of work and a rich Mediterranean flavor. Instead of time-con
The Kitchen · EsloveniaVietnamese Winter Melon and Ground Pork Soup (Canh Bí Đao Thịt Xay)
When it comes to a Vietnamese family meal served with rice, you’d better have soup on the table, or you’ll get smacked with a slipper.
The Kitchen · United States