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The Butcher's Block & Baking

23 September 2026

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

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The Expensive Baking Ingredient Sunny Anderson Says Is Worth The Price

Setting aside time for baking can pay dividends in joyful, sweet satisfaction that makes it feel well worth the investment. That said, when you're shopping for a recipe, ingredients can really add up and it can be tempting to lean toward less pricey substitutions for certain items. That might be okay in some circumstances, but you may wonder where it's okay to cut costs without compromising your t

The Kitchen · International
02

Ranch Pork Tenderloin

This ranch pork tenderloin recipe has the tastiest gravy that’s so simple to make! The pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy in this 30-minute weeknight dinner.

The Kitchen · United States
03

Pork Floss Cake Is Sweet, Creamy, And Salty All At Once

For those unfamiliar with pork floss, it's a savory, finely shredded meat product made by slowly simmering pork in a flavorful broth until it's tender enough to be pulled apart. The meat is then dried, shredded, and lightly fried until it becomes light and airy, almost like cotton candy in texture — though the similarity ends there.

The Kitchen · United States
04

Glaze Your Bacon And Open The Door To A World Of Creative Flavors

If you can't get enough of sweet and savory combinations — like when your pancake syrup seeps onto your pile of breakfast bacon — then you'll love the tantalizing taste of glazed bacon. This sweet, salty, and crispy treat, also known as candied or lacquered bacon, is the perfect crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer. Also, candied bacon will forever change how you make BLTs.

The Kitchen · International
01

The Timing Mistake That's Killing Your Beef Stew

There are plenty of common mistakes people make when it comes to beef stew, but not giving the dish enough time to cook is one of the easiest ones to avoid. When you give the stew enough time, you get the tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture you crave instead of the tough, chewy beef that undercooking produces. The key to perfect beef stew lies in being aware of this fact. Rushing through the proces

The Kitchen · International
02

What's The Best Temperature To Cook Tuna Steak, Really?

Plenty of home cooks have been there: You pick up a beautiful piece of tuna at the seafood counter — a hearty slab of steak as deep crimson as a crown jewel — knowing that all you need is some salt, pepper, and heat to turn it into a quick dinner. Those entry-level seasonings are easy enough to portion to taste, but figuring out just how much heat is required to make your fish sing without searing

The Kitchen · International
03

Why You Should Start Baking Your Baking Soda

You probably have baking soda in your pantry, but odds are, you aren't getting as much out of it as you could be. Truth be told, baking only accounts for a tiny fraction of sodium bicarbonate's many uses. It is useful in all kinds of other cooking projects; for example, the technique of velveting, often used in Chinese cuisine, entails using baking soda to tenderize meat. You may also know baking

The Kitchen · International
04

The Pantry Staple That Makes Bacon Crispier Than Ever

The last time you saw "bacon" and "flour" in the same sentence, it's likely that you were perusing a cookbook for a recipe for something yummy, like bacon-topped chocolate chip cookies. As it turns out, flour does more than make cookies. As far as bacon is concerned, it's the key to making the crispiest, crunchiest, juiciest strips around.

The Kitchen · International
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