Have you ever felt like cooking a romantic dinner at home instead of going out, but you’re not sure what to make? Then this roundup of romantic dinner ideas for two at home is for you. The recipes in this list range from adventurous to simple. You could impress your…
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…
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…
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…
The iconic Italian American dish makes a big impression but requires less work than you might think. After thinning the chicken breasts, create a crispy crust by pan-frying the chicken, then bake with your favorite pasta sauce (homemade or jarred) and cheese. Hearty and heartwarming, this chicken parm is…
A New Orleans favorite, shrimp étouffée is a spicy and creamy stew packed with tender, succulent ButcherBox wild-caught Gulf shrimp. The roux gives the gravy a nutty and rich flavor—as well as the dish’s distinct “peanut butter” color. Traditionally served with white or brown rice, this version is served over…
A simplified version of a classic Chinese recipe from the Jiangsu Province, this perfect-for-winter soup features ultra-tender pork meatballs alongside delicate Napa cabbage leaves in a light broth. Only requiring one bowl, one skillet, and one pot, it’s quick to assemble and quick to clean up.
This February, to celebrate Black History Month and Black foodways, we want to do two things: Highlight some of the delicious recipes we’ve published from Black authors, and learn—and share what we’re learning—about the food of the African diaspora that abounds in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and across America,…
Chicken sausage offers the rich, juicy flavors of traditional pork sausage, but holds a fraction of the salt and fat content, making it a lean yet flavor-packed option. With varieties like sweet Italian sausage and apple sausage, it’s easy to substitute chicken sausage into recipes that call for pork sausage….
Here’s a simple, healthy weeknight dinner. Poaching boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a garlicky ginger broth makes a flavorful base for a soup that comes together quickly and has all the elements of an ideal light winter meal: Chicken for protein, broth to warm you up, vegetables for their…
Cold nights call for cozy dinners, but there are only so many soups and stews you can have in a season before, well, you just want something solid. Switch it up with this salmon recipe, which is simple to make and elegant enough to serve guests or just yourself for…
Being competent in the kitchen starts with understanding the fundamentals. These essential cooking methods are the everyday tools of chefs around the world, and when done right, can produce amazing flavors with minimal effort. From roasting and broiling to grilling and pan-searing, start your home-chef journey with these tips, tricks,…