While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about breakfast, beef can be utilized in so many ways, from steak and eggs, to corned beef hash, to ground beef in frittatas. The next time you pick up steaks or ground beef, consider whipping…
Make your guests feel like royalty with these amazing grilled lobster tails inspired by Caribbean flavors. These lobster tails are shelled, basted with a citrus herb marinade, then grilled to perfection. The zesty rum barbecue sauce on the side takes things to the next level. It’s excellent served with slaw,…
From razor-sharp chef’s knives to a quality cast iron pan to the right type of meat thermometer, Chef Yankel breaks down the essential tools every home cook should have in their kitchen. Chef Yankel covers: Chef’s knives and sharpening. Dutch ovens and cast iron pans. The right type of cutting…
This easy lobster recipe is perfect for any time of year, but we’re loving it for the summer. Quick to prep and cook, it’s ideal for a weekday lunch or even a weekend barbecue. Featuring a summery mango slaw and basil aioli, this is the perfect dish to cap off…
Summer in New England would not be complete without lobster rolls. Today, you can find lobster rolls anywhere from fine restaurants to curbside food trucks, but this top-tier crustacean hasn’t always been so prevalent, or popular. And while we often think of Maine as the birthplace of everything having to…
To get big flavors at dinner, we often need something we just don’t have much of: Time. We also want to eat well and responsibly. This means avoiding quick fixes like overly processed foods and ingredients riddled with preservatives. That’s why we’re looking to a few stellar companies who are…
Be it a day at the beach, a hike in the woods, a family sporting event, or an afternoon in the park, you’re going to get hungry. Hot, summer days can often sap our appetites, which makes having healthy, delicious food choices on hand even more essential. As you head…
In this guide to resting a steak the right way, Chef Yankel explains the what, why, and how of resting after cooking for a juicy and flavorful steak. Most importantly, the resting period lets the juices reabsorb evenly throughout the steak. How long should you let your steak rest? For…
At ButcherBox, we’re big believers in convenience. It’s part of the reason why our company exists, with a mission to make high-quality meat more accessible to all. We’re proud to take the idea of convenience to the next level with our new line of fully cooked products: ButcherBox Complete. Meet…
Chef Yankel gives a crash course in using touch, texture, and color to measure meat temperatures. For more on how to detect the correct level of meat doneness, check out this blog post.
Many food experts use lemon to marinate or tenderize steak prior to cooking. While they’re not wrong, you can also get a tender piece of steak by cooking it just right and adding a hint of lemon at the end. This simple cooking technique provides a salt-like punch that brings…
Seeing more familiar faces around the table is definitely something worth celebrating this year. Whether you’re planning a get-together for friends or a special family event, having a guide can help you spend less time stressing out over the details and more time catching up in person. Ours is filled…