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The Butcher's Block & Baking

25 September 2026

The Kitchen · How a dish is actually made, step by step

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How to Separate Brisket Flat & Point

A whole packer brisket consists of two muscles—the lean flat and the marbled point—separated by a thick layer of fat. Since they cook at different rates, separating them can help ensure even cooking and better results.

The Kitchen · United States
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Take Your Leftover Lamb Roast And Use It As The Perfect Stock For A Hearty Stew

When feeding a hungry crowd, roasted lamb (which is different from mutton) makes for a savory, show-stopping, flavor-forward entree. Whether you prefer a leg, shoulder, or rack, lamb roasts flaunt a juicy, umami-blasted interior with a smoldering, delicately charred exterior. The only downside is that they're often quickly devoured, but if you act resourcefully, they're really a gift that keeps on

The Kitchen · International
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How To Turn A Leftover Leg Of Lamb Into Irresistible Meat Pastries

You've roasted the perfect leg of lamb — it's tender and bursting with flavor from its herbal seasoning — but there's plenty left over. Eating the same thing over and over can get monotonous, but there's no need to waste any of the precious meat. Instead, you can turn your roast lamb into another meal entirely by making savory pastries.

The Kitchen · International
04

The Cake Ina Garten Never Preheats Her Oven To Bake

Most tried-and-tested bakers know the drill: Before you prep your mise en place, before you mix together any ingredients, and occasionally even before you read through a recipe in its entirety, you start preheating your oven. In fact, many baking projects can end in dissatisfaction or even disaster if your oven hasn't been hot enough for long enough. But the truth of the matter is that starting yo

The Kitchen · International
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