Recipe of the Month: Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks are good for a party, great for a potluck, perfect for a night at home. They feel special but not too fancy, and are likely not something you’re already making over and over again on repeat. With onions, mushrooms, and red wine, this deeply flavorful recipe is warming enough to get you through the winter doldrums.
Matty Matheson’s Shepherd's Pie
We’re thrilled to be partnering with our good friend Matty Matheson on his show Just a Dash. Here’s Matty Matheson’s shepherd's pie recipe from Episode 9.
Ask the Butcher: Slow Cookers, Lean Cuts, Fixing Mistakes
Josh Applestone answers your questions about slow cookers, lean cuts of meat, fixing cooking mistakes, and how to reduce kitchen odors.
Matty Matheson’s Bollito Misto
We’re thrilled to be partnering with our good friend Matty Matheson on his show Just a Dash. Here’s Matty Matheson’s bollito misto recipe from Episode 7.
Recipe of the Month: Bottom Round Pot Roast
Pot roast is a thing of beauty. Here's our classic recipe to make with bottom round roast in a slow cooker or the oven. Flavorful, filling, comforting.
Matty Matheson’s Chorizo Lasagna
We’re thrilled to be partnering with our good friend Matty Matheson on his show Just a Dash. Here’s Matty Matheson’s chorizo lasagna recipe from Episode 7.
8 Nights of Offal to Celebrate Hanukkah
Try something new for your Hanukkah celebration! Here are 8 holiday party favorites with a twist: they all contain offal. There's one for each night and any kind of party, big or small. They're also as delicious as they are festive.
Matty Matheson’s Pollo Verde
We’re thrilled to be partnering with our good friend Matty Matheson on his show Just a Dash. Here’s Matty Matheson’s cote-de-boeuf and green salad recipe from Episode 4.
Ask the Butcher: Holiday Gifts, Appetizers, Marrow
Josh Applestone answers all of your questions. This month you want to know about holiday gifts, appetizers, and how to use marrow.
Cut of the Month: Pork Stew
Pork stew fans rejoice: We cut three kinds of pork stew. Boneless pork stew is lean and comes cut large and small. We also have pork stew chuck.
Ask The Butcher: Special Edition - Just A Dash
Confit is cooking meat in its own fat. Josh Applestone explains how and what to confit -- it is a basic technique and makes for great winter pantry staples. For a duck confit crepe recipe, check out episode 5 of Matty Matheson's show Just A Dash.
Community Volunteering With Julia Turshen
The cookbook author (and our Ulster County neighbor) Julia Turshen shares her thoughts on volunteering locally, both during the holidays and year-round.
Matty Matheson’s Cote-de-Boeuf
We’re thrilled to be partnering with our good friend Matty Matheson on his show Just a Dash. Here’s Matty Matheson’s cote-de-boeuf and green salad recipe from Episode 4.
Ask the Butcher: Holiday Ordering, Menu Planning, Roasting Tips
Josh Applestone answers all of your questions. This month you want to know about holiday ordering and menu planning, plus how to cook roasts consistently.
Cut of the Month: Whole Chicken for Thanksgiving
Whole chicken is a great option for a small Thanksgiving meal. Here's how we like to cook our whole chickens, plus a Thanksgiving stuffing recipe from our Hudson neighbor, Talbott & Arding.
Recipe: Tamar Adler's Chicken Kiev
Tamar Adler, the cookbook author and now podcast host, is our Hudson neighbor. She makes incredible chicken Kiev. Try this recipe from her latest book, now out in paperback.
Recipes: Camp Here Here and Chef Kate Williams
We collaborated on a dinner recently with Camp Here Here and Detroit-based chef Kate Williams. Here are a few recipes from the magical night.
BBQ Road Trip: North Carolina Tour
Recently a few of us headed to North Carolina to taste and learn more about Lexington and Eastern-style barbecue. Check out all the spots we hit!
Ask the Butcher: Pig Roasts, Potluck Parties, and T-Shirts
Josh Applestone is back to answer all of your questions. This month you're curious about what to make for potluck parties, temperature and timing when roasting whole hogs, and the source of the Mooru's t-shirt collection.
Recipe: Panzanella With End of Season Great Song Farm Tomatoes
Recently Applestone staff gathered for a fall celebration at Great Song Farm near Red Hook, where our former crew member is now the farmer. It was a lovely community night and the food was fantastic. Here's a panzanella recipe from the event.