Serving a whole chicken is typically part of Lunar New Year celebrations, so here’s an idea: Save the carcass and set aside any leftover meat. If you’re craving comfort food, look no further than chicken congee (also known as rice porridge or jook). This savory porridge will not only warm…
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Boiled Dinner
Craving corned beef? This boiled dinner recipe is easy to follow and makes a delicious corned beef brisket with cabbage and carrots. Enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day or any time! Learn more about corned beef and some other ways to cook it here.
Nigerian Chicken Suya Skewers
These nutty chicken skewers are a delicious addition to grills and weeknight dinner, especially if you have the signature spice blend—a staple across Nigeria—on hand. Yajin kuli belongs to a family of northern Nigerian spice blends known collectively as yaji. It typically combines dried chiles, ginger, garlic, onions, salt, and…
Beer-Braised Brats
Bring the flavors of Germany to your table with your favorite lager and two packs of Niman Ranch Bratwurst. This beer-braised brat recipe is ready in under an hour and is incredibly delicious!
How to Set Up a Keto-Friendly Pantry
Anyone who’s ever felt a need to tinker with their dietary intake has likely come across the ketogenic (aka keto) diet. You may know the broad basics: Keto is a popular diet that restricts carbohydrate intake and increases fat consumption as a way to induce ketosis, a metabolic state where…
Bacon Peanut Butter Truffles
Chocolate, bacon, and peanut butter? Come on. This decadent combination brings the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and savory together in a bite-sized mouthful that can’t be resisted. These tasty treats are surprisingly simple and a great addition to any friendly gathering.
5 Recipes for Celebrating the Big Game at Home
Celebrating the big game might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to toss out plans for all your game day dishes. Here at ButcherBox we’ve always cheered on teams from the comfort of our homes, so we’ve got you covered. Check out our favorite…
How to Make Crispy Chicken in the Oven
If you were to describe your ideal piece of chicken, how would it look? For us, it would be crispy, succulent, and juicy. In this guide, we’ll talk about how you can make chicken that fits all three of these criteria in your oven at home. Use our favorite cooking…
6 Snow-Day Activities Every Food Lover Will Devour
When the forecast calls for inches and inches of snow, it’s time to start planning for the snow day ahead. Switch things up with these food-inspired activities that not only put a twist on your normal winter routine, but also help you make the most out of the extra time…
Buffalo Chicken Nachos
Chili dogs. Taco pizza. Bacon pancakes. There are many contenders for the title of “Greatest Food Combination.” But to our mind, buffalo chicken nachos are the champion of this competitive category. Bringing together two fan favorites that always seem to be featured on menus when sports are on the TV…
Buffalo Chicken Melt
This buffalo chicken melt recipe is the perfect way to cure your weekday or weekend lunchtime blues. With melted mozzarella and bleu cheese over the easy spicy Buffalo chicken recipe, this simple recipe could become your go-to buffalo chicken sandwich for a long time. The Buffalo chicken you make for…
Game Day Ground Turkey Chili
Looking to spice up game day? This ground turkey chili recipe is perfect for the tailgate or for sharing at home. A little heat goes a long way with this dish so make sure to temper the fire with some cilantro, sour cream, and cheddar. A perfect dish to warm…