It’s a good idea to know a few different methods for how to thaw a frozen turkey. Since most turkeys come frozen, you’ll be facing the thawing process soon enough. The good news is there are several different ways to go about it. We’ll walk you through them! Whether you’re […]
Grab your cast iron pan, your favorite cut of meat, and we’ll show you how to sear and baste it to perfection. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals and test out these new cooking tips.
Got 30 seconds? We have a few quick tips to help you safely store and defrost the meat in your next ButcherBox. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals and test out these new tips.
Whether you’re cooking a Ribeye, New York Strip, or Flat Iron, how you slice your steak is make or break. Here is your quick guide to getting that perfect slice. Check out the best ButcherBox member deals to put your slicing skills to the test.
Here are the 5 essential tools every kitchen must have. A sharp chef’s knife A seasoned cast iron pan A wooden spatula (and tongs!) Cutting boards A digital meat thermometer If these tools are at your fingertips, you can tackle any meal in the kitchen. Ready to put your tools […]
Here is a cooking hack you can learn in just one minute: Cooking ground beef from frozen. This technique is perfect for making tacos, nachos, or, as this video highlights, a quick meat sauce for topping your favorite pasta. For the meat sauce, all you need is ButcherBox ground beef, […]
All that sunlight streaming through the kitchen windows in spring can be a gentle reminder that it’s time to get rid of the grime built up over the year. We’ve tackled kitchen refreshes before here at Just Cook, but let’s walk through how to get your kitchen’s sparkle back this […]
One of our favorite ways to cook scallops is to sear them over high heat in a heavy skillet on the stovetop. They get nice and browned and stay tender inside. But if you’re making a meal that requires the stove and you want a good hands-off scallop recipe, this […]
When crocuses and daffodils start poking up through the dirt in the garden, our minds turn to brunch. Something about the warming weather and the longer days makes us crave a light, leisurely meal with our crew, with lots of hot coffee, fresh juice, good eats, and a minimum of […]
One of our favorite Just Cook contributors recently published a book! We’re excited for Beth Lipton and her co-author Ashleigh VanHouten, whose cookbook, Carnivore-ish, was published on February 9. Lipton is a recipe developer and food writer whose work has been featured in many editorial outlets. Lipton, the former food […]
With ButcherBox’s pre-made meatloaf mix, this recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just take ButcherBox’s perfectly seasoned, ready-to-cook blend of ground beef, pork and rolled oats and wrap in a few slices of ButcherBox bacon. If you’re not sure how to wrap the bacon correctly watch Chef Yankel guide you through […]
Fish freaks some people out, it’s true. Seafood is known to be a lean and delicious source of protein that’s incredibly versatile from a culinary perspective. But Americans only eat about 16 pounds of it annually, with the majority consumed in restaurants. Between selecting good fish, storing it properly, and […]