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Meet ButcherBox Chef Emilie – Lessons From French Cuisine to Test Kitchens

I park in front of an old factory and double-check the address. I’m in the right place. I venture inside, past various company offices and signs that tell me of the building’s history as a once-booming leather mill. On the top floor, at the end of the hall, I find an unassuming door with a tiny sign reading “ButcherBox.” Inside, the test kitchen is a strange combination of…

homemade candied bacon

Candied Bacon

We’re not sure there’s anything better than crispy, savory bacon. But these days, candied bacon makes a strong contender for the brunch, bar and Bloody-Mary-topping favorite. This simple recipe from Chef Yankel features ButcherBox bacon, maple syrup, sriracha, and brown sugar.

baked cod filet on a bed of greens and vegetables

Easy Baked Cod

Dinner in 15 minutes? It’s possible, and it’s absolutely delicious with this easy baked cod recipe. All you need is a baking sheet and some seasoned salt à la ButcherBoxTM.  

tamblyn family farm

Home is Where the Farm Is for John Tamblyn and Family

John Tamblyn runs a family farm just south of Chicago, Illinois—but that hasn’t always been the case. Nearly ten years ago, a typical workday involved helping others find their dream home. Today, mother nature is his manager as John—a Niman Ranch farmer—and his family spend time caring for hogs and…

8 Great Cod Recipes

A humble white fish, you may not have given much thought to cod. But this mildly-flavored, deliciously flaky fish deserves a place on your dinner table. Here’s why. Cod is one of the most versatile proteins you could whip up in the kitchen. You may have had it many ways…