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 […]
Our company began with a simple mission to make high-quality meat and seafood accessible to all. However, we soon discovered that meant doing something not so simple: Rethinking the food system, particularly the dominant, or “conventional,” approach to farming and ranching in America. As we learned about the consequences of […]
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 […]
Some of the best breakfast meats may be ones you eat regularly. While others may be ones you’ve never tried or are unaware even are popular. We’ve put together a list of some of the most popular breakfast meats that pack a punch, serving as a good source of protein […]
Tostadas are like an open-faced taco; crunchy, messy, and topped with whatever layers of flavor you like. For this recipe, we toss shrimp with cumin and lime and cook them quickly in a skillet. Crisp cabbage laced with more lime juice lime, black beans with salsa verde, and […]
This might not be a recipe you expect from ButcherBox, but we enjoy a good meatless meal once a week as much as anyone. This is a relatively easy-to-prepare veggie burger that has a ton of options to customize. This recipe calls for white beans, baby bella mushrooms, and gluten-free […]
Out of all the cuts of steak in the universe, flank steak is my favorite. This may very well be controversial, but hear me out. Flank steak is lean while still being pretty darn flavorful. The challenge with thinner cuts of steak like flank steak is that when you simply […]
It’s a busy night, and you’ve forgotten to take your frozen steaks out to thaw for dinner. But your first question is how to cook frozen steak. It turns out cooking steak straight from the freezer is an easy and delicious way to prepare them. Some chefs argue cooking frozen […]
Recently, ButcherBox asked our members to share their favorite recipes with a chance of one recipe being featured on Just Cook. We’re excited to highlight ButcherBox member Mindy C., and her beloved lion’s head meatball recipe below. Growing up this dish would always appear on the dining table on […]
Za’atar is a good-for-everything Levantine seasoning made with wild thyme, sumac, and toasted sesame seeds. The herbaceous spice mix gives Middle Eastern flair to these easy-to-make fried chicken cutlets, which are paired with garlicky labneh adding a touch of tang. Serve these cutlets alongside a chopped green salad with olives […]
Last summer, we sent a camera crew to Bristol Bay, Alaska, to meet the people who rely on the region for their livelihoods. Part of the goal of this film was to highlight what was at risk with the potential Pebble mine project threatening the fishery and the entire region’s […]
Here’s a refreshing salad full of bold flavors: Garlic-Sriracha grilled wild Gulf shrimp are set off by fresh herbs and a bright, tangy dressing. Despite its long-ish ingredient list, the salad (good for lunch or dinner) is relatively quick to make. The best part? You can tailor the flavors […]