Planning to serve salmon for dinner, but forgot to thaw it? We’ve been there–more than once, which is why we’re always looking for ways to make it better straight from the freezer. One of our favorite ways to cook it: The air fryer. (Pro tip: Grilling also works well.) Tips […]
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Turkey Bacon vs. Regular Bacon: The Smackdown
They’re both called “bacon,” but they’re not the same. So how exactly are turkey and pork bacon different, and do they have similarities beyond the word “bacon”? We evaluated both in several ways to bring you everything you need to know, including how to cook them. We cooked and ate […]
ButcherBox’s 2023 Guide to Thanksgiving
The biggest cooking day of the year: It’s almost here. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving Day, a Friendsgiving, or both, you’re probably looking for ways to ensure it goes smoothly and according to plan. Our secret for that success is planning ahead. In fact, based on our data, last year more […]
Chef Ashley’s Meal Preparedness Formula
You don’t have to meal prep to eat well during the week. I said it, and I mean it! Simply stocking your kitchen with the right mix of ingredients can make weeknight dinners breezy. My formula for meal preparedness—as I like to call it—is fresh + frozen + pantry + […]
10 Expert Tips for Grilling and Cooking While You Camp
Picture this: You’ve just set up camp a stone’s throw away from a gorgeous lake. The sun is starting to set, and you’re ready to fire up the grill to cook up some dinner. You have a cold drink in hand, and you just opened up the cooler to grab […]
What’s Pitmaster Rodney Scott’s Secret to a Great BBQ? “Have Fun With It.”
BB: How did you learn how to whole hog BBQ and when did you open your first restaurant? RS: I started cooking whole hogs with my dad at 11 years old. I remember coming back from school and going to the store with my mom to get anything we might […]
The Ultimate Summer Cooking Safety Guide
Backyard barbecues with speakers blaring, friends laughing, and sizzling burgers on the grill. Breezy beach days with fizzy drinks, cold sandwiches, and lots of sun tan lotion. Park hangs with picnic baskets, bottles of bubbly, and containers of tasty prepared snacks. No matter your ideal summer scenario, there’s always one […]
9 Clever Recipes You Can Make With Grilling Leftovers
Whether you just hosted a massive backyard barbecue or had a simple cookout with the family, it’s likely you’ll find yourself with some grilling leftovers. Hamburgers, steaks, pork chops, crispy chicken thighs, even shrimp skewers—all tasty favorites from your ButcherBox you would hate to see go to waste. And yet, […]
10 Expert Tips For Hosting an Outdoor BBQ This Summer
It is finally that time of year. The weather is getting warmer. The succulent summer produce is almost at its peak. And the summer barbecues are about to commence! With longer days and sunny weather, there’s nothing holding you back from hosting your very own outdoor BBQ. Whether it be […]
Get Your Grill Ready For Summer!
Approximately 70 million American homes have a grill. Those grills are in the backyard, arranged photogenically by lake fronts, nestled in the apartment complex courtyard or proudly displayed on balconies, and let’s be honest, they’re all in varying states of shiny-ness. Whether you fire yours up in the warm weather […]
Why Dinner Plans with Friends and Family Could Help Your Mood
You’ve probably heard that it’s “important for families to eat meals together” but have you wondered why exactly that is? What are the benefits of eating with others? And what if you live by yourself and work by yourself – can you reap the same benefits by eating with friends? […]
Kitchen Intimidation No More – Half of Americans Credit Social Media for Their Kitchen Confidence
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’ […]