Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which sits on the coast facing the Atlantic Ocean, is known for its picturesque beaches, lush mountainous terrain, boulevards straddled by high rises of Modernist and Old World European architecture, and vibrant culture. It’s an extremely surreal yet recognizable urban landscape for a large nation with […]
ButcherBox’s Pork Chops get seared until golden brown and then braised on the stovetop in a savory gravy that acts as a sauce, but also the cooking medium—efficient and genius, really. It’s a method called smothering and rooted in the American South’s cajun and creole cuisines. This technique works very […]
Succulent and juicy salt and pepper chicken thighs browned in butter, a tangy tomato sauce and seared mushrooms—this dish is simple but super comforting. All you really need is maybe a few thick slices of garlic bread or some creamy polenta to take this up a notch. If you like […]
Social platforms inspire across all generations; Nearly half of baby boomers report recreating a viral food trend in the last year, according to ButcherBox Social media as a confidence booster? Yes, we hear the irony. However, according to our recent report, we found that social media has positively affected consumers’ […]
Richly marbled ButcherBox Pork Butt, usually destined for low and slow cooking, is sliced and seared on high for a steak-like meal that’s similar to cooking a pork chop, but more forgiving if you overcook it. The salad of peppery crunch from radishes and creamy white beans, tossed in a […]
New gadgets can make “seasoned” dishes feel new again and that’s the case here (thanks Instant Pot®!) with this non-traditional yet speedy and easy way to make corned beef and cabbage. Salt-cured and braised brisket, cabbage and potatoes are what we most likely think of today, which certainly has roots […]
Our Sockeye Salmon, a luxury in itself, is blanketed in a gentle yet rich and buttery sauce and served with thinly sliced and roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts. As this is technically a sheet-pan recipe, most of the cooking happens in the oven, where the potatoes and sprouts are first […]
We’re hosting a free virtual cooking class led by celebrated cookbook author and chef, Bruce Weinstein, on Tuesday, February 28 from 6:30-7:30p ET. This class will highlight three recipes using one of our favorite kitchen appliances, the Instant Pot®. If you’d like to cook along, we suggest choosing just one […]
For more than a decade, the pristine waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska – where we source our salmon – have been under the threat of proposed mining activity that would effectively destroy the ecosystem. ButcherBox has been one of a multitude of parties, led by Indigenous peoples, fishermen, businesses, and […]
Super satisfying yet light, these stuffed peppers are garlicky, herbaceous (thanks to a generous amount of sage), bright with tomato and cheesy from melted layers of mozzarella. How could turkey not like being paired with such tasty flavors? Lastly, because it’s never bad to have some greens too, escarole (a […]
The iconic Italian corn porridge polenta meets the Italian-American hero that is shrimp scampi in this recipe. Think creamy-rich polenta with the spice, garlic and lemon punch of shrimp scampi. ButcherBox’s Shrimp, which are already shelled, deveined and cleaned, make for an easy dinner. And with just a few pantry […]
Comforting and nourishing, this pot pie is as much about chicken and buttery pastry as it is about vegetables. ButcherBox Chicken and root veggies of your choice get folded into a bechamel sauce with briny capers, spinach and a generous amount of garlic. The filling is simple but tasty. Store-bought […]