It’s no secret that Filipinos love grilled food! These chicken BBQ skewers are a perfect dish to serve at your next casual gathering. Sliced chicken thighs are marinated in a blend of soy sauce, banana ketchup (a Filipino pantry staple), and spices. They’re then grilled and basted over hot coals to…
Top sirloin cap is a lesser-known cut that we’re fond of here at Butcher Box. It comes in a small 1.5-pound roast, and, due to its petite size, it can be treated like a roast and cooked whole, or sliced into steaks and grilled or seared in a cast-iron skillet….
The practice of gathering at the dinner table for a meal is a tradition that has changed over time. As Americans’ schedules became more hectic and handheld technology became more prevalent, it has become more difficult for families to sit down for dinner, disconnect, and break bread. But that changed…
Scallops always have a special-occasion feeling, even in the simplest preparations. Pair them with bacon and they start to feel downright luxurious. This dish has that vibe, but it’s also a one-pan situation with a very simple technique at its core. Searing the scallops on one side, then adding…
Cooking chicken from frozen is perfectly okay to do, and it’s easier than you may think. With the right approach, you can use up the frozen chicken you have in your freezer without having to thaw or buy fresh meat. Some of the important considerations for how to cook frozen…
Chicken cordon bleu is both a classic dish and a true family favorite! The fancy final presentation may look intimidating, but it’s pretty easy to master with a little bit of practice. One thing we love about this dish is the make-ahead potential—you can roll these ahead of time, bread,…
Here’s a simple and full-flavored dish (mildly spicy, sweet, and savory all at once) for a weeknight dinner that takes under 30 minutes, start to finish. Put on some rice, and while it’s cooking and resting, you can quick-pickle some cukes, whisk together a glaze, and broil the fish….
At ButcherBox, we’re committed to working with farmers, ranchers, and farmer cooperatives that envision a better way. One approach that can benefit the environment, the financial well-being of farmers, and the lives of animals is regenerative farming. In a previous post, we explained what regenerative agriculture is and how farmers…
The idea of achieving carbon neutrality—especially, as a company food industry company reliant on a massive supply chain, farming, and ranching—is something we’ve investigated for a while here at ButcherBox. We’ve shared some of what we’ve learned about the complexities—as well as some of the marketing green-washing—that can occur when…
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…