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Green Goddess Steak Salad

We love a trendy dish from TikTok, including Melissa Ben-Ishay’s green goddess salad. So we decided to make our own version, featuring ribeyes, of course. The luscious, seared steak transforms the crunchy, refreshing salad into a protein-rich, satisfying meal. The dressing is our take on the classic green goddess, with…

Kale Risotto with Scallops in a bowl

Kale Risotto with Scallops

Some ingredients deserve celebration, no matter what the occasion and scallops certainly fall into that category. This scallop-studded risotto takes a few extra steps but is well worth it for a dinner party or at-home date night, to serve as a main, starter, or side. The recipe can be cut…

Spicy Caramel Chicken on a plate

Spicy Caramel Chicken

This Vietnamese-inspired dish packs a memorable flavor combination: Sweet and spicy with a touch of umami funk courtesy of the fish sauce lacing it all together. A perfect option on a weeknight, it comes together quickly and easily in a skillet.

apple sausage and beans stew

Apple Chicken Sausage Stew

This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. Use ButcherBox apple sausage as the base protein for this easy-to-make stew that is also packed with two types of beans and carrots. Perfect for a chilly evening meal, a busy weeknight dinner, or, make ahead and enjoy for lunch anytime.   Set the…

Cocoa-Spiced Pork Loin with Morello Cherry Sauce

This tenderly delicious pork dish would be a great centerpiece at your next gathering. It’s rubbed with cocoa and spices to create a mild bitterness that’s perfectly complemented by the tangy Morello cherry sauce. If you can’t find Morello cherry preserves, experiment with any type of preserves that you like…

beef stew with grains

Ancient Grains Beef Stew

This easy-to-assemble slow cooker stew is everything you want on a cold day. Hearty and heartwarming, it’s packed full of tender chunks of beef, two ultra-wholesome ancient grains, and a host of wintry root vegetables. 

supporting black farmers

Supporting a More Equitable Farming System

A key element of the ButcherBox mission is to transform the food system so that it’s better for the animal, farmer, planet, your family, and our shared communities. Making the complex, multi-faceted food system more equitable for all is one of the ways we think we can make a sizable…

al dente pasta with chicken ragu homemade

Chicken Thigh Ragu

A slow-cooked, long-simmered pasta dinner is just right for a chilly night, but sometimes red meat in red sauce just isn’t what you’re craving. Switch it up with this decadent chicken thigh ragu, which works just as well for at-home date night as it does for family dinner.   The…

gochung spiced beef sliders

Gochujang-Braised Pulled Beef Sandwiches

Super savory, a little sweet, and a little spicy, this Korean-inspired pulled beef is quick to put together, making it a great option for make-ahead dinners when you’re working from home. Gochujang is a very popular condiment in Korea. The spicy pepper paste is fermented and made from the gochu…

chicken marsala

How To Thin Chicken Breasts

We’ve told the story of how the ButcherBox kitchen’s Chef Yankel learned the art of thinning chicken breasts for certain dishes, which you can check out here. Perfect for grilling chicken breasts or dishes like chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, chicken piccata, or chicken schnitzel, the technique to get that perfect…