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Sam Block

Voorhees Township

Associate Editor at America's Test Kitchen

part-time blogger, full-time chef, just doing her best

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  • Easter Guide 2024

    Mar 19, 2024 | americastestkitchen.com | Sam Block |Keith Dresser |Sarah Sandler |Eden Faithfull

    Your one-stop shop for Easter success, from the best way to slice a ham to the easiest way to peel hard-cooked eggs. Plus, our favorite Easter recipes and top-rated equipment.

  • How to Remove Skin from Salmon

    Feb 21, 2024 | americastestkitchen.com | Sam Block

    Cooking TipsThe secret is to use the skin itself. By Published Feb. 22, 2024. For many of our salmon recipes, we opt to keep the skin on. It helps keep the fillet intact, and it can be seared to golden-brown crispy goodness. But sometimes skinless fillets are the way to go. The good news is that removing the skin is supereasy. All you need is a boning knife and a paper towel.

  • 9 Ways to Cook with Beer

    Feb 11, 2024 | americastestkitchen.com | Sam Block

    Cooking TipsDon’t want to drink the leftover beer after a game-day party? Use it in your cooking instead. By Published Feb. 12, 2024. If there’s one thing on every game-day party grocery list, it’s beer. Popping a cold one and propping up your feet is part of the fun! Except for the day after when you open your fridge to a liquor store’s-worth of unopened cans and bottles. Sure, you could drink it over time. It won’t go “bad.”But, you could also cook with it.

  • Which Nacho Recipe Is Right for You?

    Feb 7, 2024 | americastestkitchen.com | Sam Block

    Cooking TipsWhether you’re a traditionalist, year-round griller, or spice lover, we have the nacho recipe for you. Gathered around a platter full of nachos is one of our favorite places to be. Whether it’s a party or game day, nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Plus, there are countless ways to execute them. Almost too countless. We have so many recipes for nachos it can be tough to choose!Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites so that you can find the right nacho recipe for you.

  • 9 Ways to Cook Yourself Out of the January Doldrums

    Jan 3, 2024 | americastestkitchen.com | Sam Block

    Cooking TipsI’ve always thought of January as a month of opportunity—especially in the kitchen. January gets a bad rap. But I’ve always looked at it as a month full of opportunity. Sure, the holiday excitement is over. People are back from vacations. The weather is gray and chilly. But it’s also calmer. Quieter. There’s less noise and fewer obligations competing for your time. In the part of the country where I live, it also means spending more time inside. For me, that means more time in the kitchen.

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Sam Block @thesamitarian
21 Feb 20

https://t.co/nJExWgeBlS Everyone has their own way of displaying public affection. I like to display mine in the form of meat and cheese. Join me, won't you?

Sam Block
Sam Block @thesamitarian
9 Feb 20

Let’s talk about herbs baby. Let’s talk about dill and...tea? I’m no lyricist, but I hope you enjoy. (full disclosure: I don’t talk about tea) https://t.co/724wmkVBYY

Sam Block
Sam Block @thesamitarian
2 Feb 20

Hi Twittersphere and welcome to my new blog, The Samitarian! I hope you check it out and choose to chime in on the continuous conversations that revolve around food. I wouldn’t be here without your pictures of avocado, so thanks.