One of the best and least stressful ways to cook for a group is to roast a large-format piece of meat, like this lamb leg. You rub it with a mixture of orange zest, sumac, chili flakes and fennel seeds, then toss it in the oven. While it roasts, you’re…
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…
Crusted with flavorful seasonings like fennel, mustard and molasses-y brown sugar, this ham recipe is deliciously simple and might be just the large-format roast you need for that spring soiree. Simply rub the ham with the spice mixture, then roast, basting with a luscious butter broth. You’ll cook potatoes and…
It’s hard not to love the pairing of a beautifully seared, caramelized steak with a rich and creamy gratin. This gratin features spring vegetables like young onions and asparagus in a cream sauce richly seasoned with garlic, thyme and anchovy. (Don’t be scared off by the anchovy–it’s a small amount…
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…
This delightfully light soup with meatballs made with ButcherBox’s beef is so nourishing, perfect for a chilly day. Inspired by the Greek soup youvarlakia avgolemono, the broth is speckled with dill and brightened with fresh lemon juice. Though the Greek version is fairly thick thanks to egg, ours uses…
Chef Eric Ehler of San Francisco shares his uber-comforting recipe for chicken and matzo ball soup. It’s a combination of a rich and creamy chicken-vegetable stew and matzo balls, which he grew to love by having many Jewish friends and “trying bowls of matzo ball soup at every deli I…
In an air fryer, ButcherBox’s chicken thighs hit all the marks: They cook quickly, the skin crisps to a beautiful golden brown, and the meat stays juicy and tender. You might not think it could get better than that—but we’ve leveled it up by adding a flavorful stuffing that goes…
Get the party started with these festive, super-delicious bites. Perfect medium-rare slices of filet, peppery arugula, briny capers and a creamy, tangy horseradish sauce come together on crunchy toasts for a festival of flavors and textures. The best part: You can make all of the components of this app…
ButcherBox’s pork tenderloin cooks perfectly in an air fryer, where the evenly dispersed heat keeps the lean, sweet meat from overcooking. It’s paired with crispy, golden fried potatoes, and it all comes together thanks to a nutty, herbaceous and very citrusy sauce. A splash of brandy (or other booze of…
Tender, juicy chicken rubbed with turmeric, shallots and garlic, a bright honeyed broth, crisp-tender green beans and the crunch of toasted almonds—this recipe is pure comfort on a brisk spring day. It all comes together relatively quickly, too, thanks to the high-pressure steam in the Instant Pot. Bonus: This recipe…
The biggest cooking day of the year is almost here! Hosting Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or both? Let’s make it unforgettable this year. We’ve got everything you need to pull it off like a pro. Need help? Just text us at 415-619-6585 and we’ve got your back! Set Your Menu Setting the…