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World Kitchen Journal

The Butcher's Block & Baking

23–22 September 2026

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

01

Bulk Up Your Soups With One Prepped Steak Product

Convenient packages of pre-sliced beef are good for more than stir-fries and fried rice. Often simply labeled as stir-fry beef, these thin strips are also a great product to reach for when you want to bulk up soups and stews with some protein. It's a smart move to stock up when the meat goes on sale and save it for later, so all you have to do is reach into the freezer when your soup needs a boost

The Kitchen · United States
02

How Does Outback Steakhouse Cook Its Steaks?

Outback Steakhouse is a restaurant chain that seems to take its steaks very seriously -– after all, as a steakhouse, patrons expect the kitchen to treat its many cuts of beef with the respect they deserve. While there are some items on Outback Steakhouse's menu that you'd be better off avoiding, the chain places a great level of pride on its ability to transform a plain piece of beef into a richly

The Table · United States
03

What To Do If You Add Too Much Baking Soda To A Dish

As seemingly innocuous as it is, baking soda is a surprising source of vexation. It's forever confused with other white powder ingredients, with searches for substituting baking soda and baking powder saturating the internet. It also seems particularly conducive to spillage, given the way manufacturers provide for opening the packaging. And adding too much can potentially be a serious problem.

The Kitchen · International
04

South Korea's Popular Salt Bread Is (Literally) Packed With Butter

There is something going on in Asia, and we need to talk about it: salt bread. This buttery roll, topped with a sprinkle of salt, is drawing people from all over the world. It's like the marriage of a croissant, a soft dinner roll, and a baguette. Said to have originated in the Japanese bakery Pain Maison, it's gone viral in South Korea, and is a popular offering at Seoul bakeries such as Jayeondo

The Kitchen · South Korea
01

The Easy-To-Make Mistake That Will Start Your Pork Dishes Off On The Wrong Foot

Preparing pork can yield great rewards — from delicious shredded meat to chops and roast, it shines in many forms. Yet achieving mouthwatering perfection comes with its own set of challenges. There's the threat of undercooking or leaning into fear of a terribly dry result, both critical pitfalls. And one of the biggest cooking mistakes ruining your pork may occur before you even start: Buying the

The Kitchen · United States
02

The Renaissance-Era Steak Dish We Still Eat The Same Way Today

Ah the Renaissance, known for its beautiful paintings, impressive architecture, and iconic steak cuts? Of the many societal facets that come to mind from the flourish of sweeping cultural and ideological change, the T-bone steak is not one of them. And yet, many of us enjoy the flavorful cut that Tuscans have been dining on since the 16th century. Bistecca alla Fiorentina as it's called in Italian

The Table · United States
03

Why Carla Hall Believes Cake Batter Should Be Lumpy

Professional chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Carla Hall is full of delightful culinary insights, including a few that will seriously surprise you, like how to soak up food grease or how to achieve perfectly cooked grits. Hall recently handpicked a handful of helpful hints and shared them via Redbook, including how to choose the juiciest fruits at the market and how to preserve your pantr

The Kitchen · International
04

What's The Best Cut Of Steak For Sizzling Fajitas?

We all know the sound — that exciting "tssss" you hear when your sizzling hot fajitas are on their way from the kitchen to your table. The combination of onions, peppers, guacamole, sour cream, and warm tortillas makes for a top tier dinner, but the cut of steak used in fajitas is of paramount importance, and can make or break the entire meal. Flank steak and skirt steak are two cuts that rise abo

The Kitchen · International
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