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Easy Weeknight Grilling

Sometimes it takes a while for our New England weather to catch up to the season, but now that the days are getting warmer and longer, it’s finally time to uncover the grill and take a break from standard kitchen cooking duty. Why wait for weekends? Make the most out of the sunshine with easy grilling recipes, even on your busiest evenings during the workweek.

Burgers are usually a quick family favorite. Butcher Boy has the freshest ground beef for the best-tasting hamburgers. Shop with us for the buns as well as your favorite toppings and sides, like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, coleslaw, or potato salad. Our selection of prepared sides can take the stress out of cooking a full meal on nights when you’re short on time.

Grilled sausages are another easy option, especially in foil packets with peppers and onions to make clean-up a breeze. Sub rolls make for an easy grab-and-go meal or grill up any leftover veggies you have on hand and toss them together with the sausages on a bed of rice for a well-rounded dinner. How about ready-to-cook chicken in a variety of flavorful marinades to choose from? We’ve got a well-stocked case of customer favorites ready for you to pick up. Pair that with a salad and some grilled potatoes for a simple meal any night of the week.

Up your weeknight game with steak tip skewers. Simply pop some plain or marinated steak tips onto wooden skewers, with veggies in between. When you stop in at Butcher Boy, we’ll help you choose the best cut for your kebabs. Enjoy time on the deck or patio and out of the kitchen while your skewers grill by picking up a salad from our deli.

No matter what you choose for your protein main entree, fresh mixed vegetables on the grill always go well together. Toss zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, broccoli florets, cauliflower — or anything, really — in some olive oil and garlic and cook them up in a grill basket.

Don’t save dessert for weekends, either. After a long, cold winter, it’s time to make these ordinary days a little sweeter. Take advantage of later sunsets and comfortable temperatures when you have a chance to pull yourself away from work and school devices. A springtime meal outside can be just the thing to brighten up your week. We have a bakery stocked with all your favorites, from small cakes and pies for sharing to individual pastries, cupcakes, and other treats.

What are your easy grilled favorites? Share what you love…and don’t forget to visit us for all of your ingredients!

12 Meals of Christmas

Signs of the holiday season are everywhere – including store displays and discounts, greeting cards in your mailbox, favorite movies on TV, and of course, party invitations. At the center of preparing for gatherings with family and friends is the food we associate with seasonal celebrations.

Fortunately, Butcher Boy has everything necessary to help you plan your holiday menus, whether it’s a quick stop to pick up the ingredients on your list or the items you want to order ahead of time. Need some ideas? Allow us to count down the possibilities, straight from our holiday meats & prepared sides order guide and holiday desserts guide.

On the 1st Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 1 Prime Rib

Serve it with our delicious Butcher Boy au jus for a tender, juicy meat. Don’t let the cooking time intimidate you. The flavor is worth the effort.

On the 2nd Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 2 Beef Tenderloins

This is the larger cut of beef before it’s sliced into individual steaks best known as filet mignon. Cook it whole, using our roasting guide to help you determine the temperature that suits your taste, then cut it into thick slices for your guests. Pair this tasty roast with some of our homemade béarnaise sauce.

On the 3rd Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 3 Honey Apple Pork Loins

Slightly sweet and perfectly juicy, a pork tenderloin is easy to prepare but will impress. Adding fresh, local apples to the roasting pan will give it a seasonal flavor.

On the 4th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 4 Spiral Hams

Spiral hams are a crowd pleaser. Make it the centerpiece of your party buffet. A ham looks beautiful on the platter with its perfectly even slices, and is easy for guests to serve themselves. It tastes delicious warmed up, but it’s also great at room temperature.

On the 5th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 5 Gift Cards

As we are fond of saying, food makes the perfect gift, especially when it comes with the know-how and quality that Butcher Boy offers. Our gift cards make great stocking stuffers or a little something extra on the top of a beautifully wrapped present.

On the 6th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 6 Legs of Lamb

For an untraditional kind of roast, consider lamb. We can help you select and prepare the lamb of your choice. Roast it with some potatoes in the pan and use the drippings in a gravy for delightful meal.

On the 7th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 7 Farm Fresh Turkeys

Poultry is the holiday meal of choice for many families. With several sizes to choose from, we will help you find the perfect turkey for your table. Our turkey roasting guide is just a click away for tips and reminders on how to best prep, stuff, and cook your bird.

On the 8th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 8 Boneless Stuffed Veal Roasts

Requiring little preparation in the kitchen, these veal roasts stuffed with prosciutto and cheese will tempt any appetite.

On the 9th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 9 Traditional Turkey Stuffings

Full of the familiar flavors that come with the combination of herbs, onion, celery and bread, this classic dish is so delicious, you’ll want plenty of leftovers.

On the 10th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 10 Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Creamy and savory, homemade mashed potatoes are a family favorite.

On the 11th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 11 Konditor Meister Yule Logs

For every chocolate lover in your family, enjoy this decadent chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, covered with festive dark chocolate buttercream.

On the 12th Day of Christmas, my butcher shared with me: 12 Gingerbread Cookie Kits

Create special memories with friends & family while decorating cookies for Santa with our kits which include plain gingerbread cookies, frosting and sprinkles.

Butcher Boy is taking orders now for Christmas! Choose from any of our meats and side dishes, ready for your own oven. You can also order any of our delicious desserts, pies, cakes, and pastries. For more inspiration, check out our suggestions for the five meats of Christmas.

Countdown to Thanksgiving: A Checklist

Whether you are hosting a big crowd for your Thanksgiving meal or the holiday will be a more intimate dinner with a small group of family and friends, planning can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! Stick to our Thanksgiving checklist that will help you organize the shopping, prepping and cooking so that you’re not rushed or stuck in the kitchen.

Early November

1. Establish the guest list. Extend your Thanksgiving invitation to friends and family. The headcount will help determine your menu, from the size of the turkey to the number of side dishes, which you might select based on ease of preparation for the number of people you expect.

2. Order your turkey as well as any prepared sides or Order a full Thanksgiving meal prepared for you.

Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving

1. Confirm your guest list, and ask if there are food allergies or special dietary needs you should consider.

2. Set the menu. Traditional Thanksgiving fare can be delicious, but if you’re inspired to raise the bar on what to serve with the turkey, check out these suggestions for easy sides to take the holiday meal to the next level.

3. Create shopping list. Butcher Boy’s Thanksgiving Order Guide can lead the way, along with your recipes. Use it to make sure your pantry is stocked ahead of time.

4. Shop for non-perishables. A couple of weeks ahead of Thanksgiving is not too soon to buy the ingredients that won’t spoil.

5. Count your plates, platters, cookware, serving bowls and utensils to ensure you have everything you need. – rent, purchase, or borrow additional if necessary.

6. Count chairs and place settings – rent, purchase, or borrow additional if necessary. Don’t forget the kids table if you need one!

One Week Before Thanksgiving

1. Decorate the house. Make it easy by using what’s available in nature – or in our produce section! You can create centerpieces with gourds of various shapes, sizes and colors.

2. Set up the bar. Check out Butcher Boy’s selection of micro-brews and wine. Set out clean glasses, pitchers and ice buckets.

3. Clear out your fridge and freezer. You’ll need to make room for your shopping bounty as well as the leftovers that come later. Purchase a supply of to-go containers, wrap and bags so that you can send your guests home with food and store the rest.

4. Pick up your turkey and shop for the rest of the items on your shopping list.

Two Days Before Thanksgiving

1. There is a lot you can do to prep the meal ahead of time and save yourself a full day in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day.

a. Prep the stuffing (but don’t bake it) This may involve cubing the bread and setting it out to stale a step one or if you don’t want to go through the trouble, you can order our traditional bread stuffing with Bell’s seasoning or our bread stuffing with dried apples and dried cranberries.

b. Prep the glaze for the turkey and make the gravy base (we found a great recipe for bourbon gravy for a twist on the traditional) To save time, you can also order our homemade turkey gravy.

c. Prep the cranberry sauce and any additional sides.

d. Just refrigerate and everything will be ready to go when it’s time to pull your whole meal together on Thursday.

2. Got pie? Make them now if you didn’t already put in an order to our bakery for an Apple crumb pie, pumpkin pie, cheesecake, or fruit tart.

3. Pick up any last-minute items you may need. Don’t forget the dinner rolls!

Thanksgiving Eve

1. Chop the vegetables and refrigerate. If you don’t think you’ll have the time, you could also order vegetable dishes from our guide to include: mashed potatoes with real dairy, butternut squash, and green beans almandine.

2. Chill wine and beer.

Thanksgiving Day

1. Happy Thanksgiving! Consult our turkey roasting guide for notes on preparation and cooking times for your bird. Set your cooking schedule for the rest of the meal accordingly. Don’t forget the turkey should rest out of the oven for at least 20 minutes before serving, so you’ll still have time to finish preparing side dishes if necessary.

Day After Thanksgiving

1. Heat up leftovers, make turkey sandwiches, continue to savor the flavors of Thanksgiving

Traveling or out of time? Let us help! Order freshly prepared dishes that can be heated and served as a delicious complement to any holiday table or you can order your entire Thanksgiving dinner complete with sides and dessert. All the details are available in our order guide.

We are taking Thanksgiving orders now so be sure to reserve your turkey and anything else you may need today!

Falling in Love with Squash

It’s that time of year when fall and winter squash abounds, and the possibilities are endless. Not only is it a tasty option for cooking and eating, but squash is great for inspiring seasonal creativity.

Visit the produce section of our store for the best fresh varieties. Select squash that is firm and store it in at home in a dry, cool place – but not the refrigerator – and be sure to use it within a month or so.

Squash pairs very well with a roast or grilled steak. Whether you grill it, mash it, or roast it, the slightly sweet flavor of squash makes for a delicious side dish or complement to the main attraction. Try this recipe for roasted acorn squash with honey ginger pork and it could make a regular appearance on your fall or winter dinner menus.

Squash can also play more of a starring role in something like stuffed acorn squash. Let us help you with flavor combinations. Ask our meat clerk to choose the sausage or chicken that will work best for various recipes.

Preparing spaghetti squash is also an easy way to add more vegetables and decrease carbs at the dinner table. Grill some steak to go with your spaghetti squash and you have a delicious dinner for the entire family.

Having trouble convincing your kids to eat squash? There are a few ways to incorporate squash into the menu that will have them coming back for seconds. Well- seasoned butternut squash fries are sure to please younger palates and they are a healthier alternative to the traditional potato counterpart.

Squash can even offer a nutritious dessert. The hubbard squash, rich in vitamin A and iron, is popular for mashing or pureeing. We found a sweet hubbard squash custard pie recipe that promises to rival the tastiest pumpkin pie.

For additional ideas, revisit the recipes we’ve shared before for fall-themed squash and pumpkin dinners.

You can even decorate your house for the season with these versatile gourds. Try painting some pumpkins white or gold for a stylish way to celebrate the season. Wrap and glue some twine to the top of your acorn squash to make it look like acorns. With a little felt and creativity, turning a butternut squash into a moose for your decorations will be quite the conversation piece that’s easy for the kids to help create. Or simply cut the tops off small gourds and mini pumpkins, place some tea lights in them or flowers, and you have a beautiful centerpiece.

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Pack the Perfect Back-to-School Lunch

The school season is soon to begin. While pencils, notebooks, and other supplies are crucial purchases, the most important tool they’ll need for learning is nutrition.

A well-rounded lunch provides students the energy they need to get through a full-day of classes and activities. We carry fresh bread for sandwiches and cold cuts from Applegate, Boar’s Head, as well as Italian cold cuts at our deli department.

Pick up fruit and veggies, treats, and other ingredients from our store to pack this perfect lunch.

1) Maple Honey Turkey Wrap

Create lunchbox envy with this nutritious turkey wrap recipe from Boar’s Head. Sweetness is found in the maple honey glaze on the turkey, and honey mustard spread on the whole wheat wrap. Toasted walnuts, apples, and Swiss cheese are layered with turkey in the center of the wrap. Fold the flaps of the wrap, roll up, and cut in half to serve.

2) Three Ingredient Fruit Roll-Ups

An oven can make a delicious meal, but did you know it could also be used as a dehydrator? This simple recipe from Live Eat Learn for homemade fruit roll-ups is both delicious and fun. A combination of fruit, lemon juice, and sweetener are blended together, then spread out thin on a pan with plastic wrap. Dry for 4-6 hours on the lowest temperature that your oven allows. Slice into strips, and use a piece of colorful ribbon to hold the individual strips together.

3) Baked Sweet Potato Chips

A good lunch has a little crunch. A Spicy Perspective‘s healthy recipe for baked sweet potato chips takes a half hour to make, and will fill a week’s worth of lunch boxes. Slice the sweet potatoes into paper-thin rounds, coat with oil and salt. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crisp. Let the chips cool for 5 minutes before serving or storing.

4) Oatmeal Energy Bites (Easy No-Bake Snack)

These bites from Hip 2 Save are the perfect afternoon snack. Packed full of energy, the bites are a quick to make, convenient to store, and great to eat. Combine almond butter, rolled oats, chocolate chips, honey, and flaxseed in a large bowl. Roll out teaspoon sized balls and set in the freezer for one hour.

5) Lunchbox Smoothies

East Coast Mommy has figured out the ultimate drink hack with this recipe for Lunchbox Smoothies. Frozen strawberries and bananas are blended together with orange juice, vanilla yogurt, and honey to create vitamin-filled treat. Start each week by making a large batch to store and pack for lunch throughout the week.

Happy start of school from Butcher Boy!

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Recipes for a Picnic-Perfect Memorial Day

Memorial Day is almost here. It’s a time to of thanks and remembrance of those who gave their lives to serve our great country. One of the things we find beautiful about the holiday is that it’s so often celebrated with our communities, and the thing that always brings people together: good food.

As we enjoy the sunshine and long weekend, we share this food with our families and friends. That’s why we carry hotdogs, pre-made hamburgers, and sliders for your grill, as well as a variety of salads and sides ready for you in-store. Complete your picnic and spruce up your sliders with these memorable recipes:

1) The Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

You simply cannot have a barbecue without cool, creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing. Whether drizzled on a salad, or in a bowl for dipping pleasure, this chunky dressing from Domestic Superhero will have guests clamoring for more. Domestic Superhero recommends crumbling the blue cheese yourself, and letting the dressing sit in the fridge for four hours for optimal deliciousness.

2) Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Ranch

This unique salad from Peas and Crayons may look straight out of a gourmet bistro, but it is easily thrown together from ingredients already found in your fridge. Ripe avocado, blueberries, baby spinach, chopped broccoli, and crumbled feta make up the main part of the salad, with dried cranberries and sunflower seeds sprinkled through-out, creating little flavor pops. Make your own dressing with the included poppy seed ranch recipe.

3) Easy Potato Salad with Eggs

Melanie Cooks‘s potato salad has a special secret ingredient: sweet pickle relish. The depth of flavor the relish and tangy mustard brings to the creamy dressing will have everyone craving seconds. Use red or yellow potatoes, as the sturdy starch and thin skin makes the best salad possible. Sprinkle paprika on top for a dash of color and extra flavor.

4) Mediterranean Pasta Salad

There’s nothing better than a good pasta salad. Whip up Gimmie Some Oven‘s delightful, light Mediterranean Pasta Salad to pass around your picnic table. Grab your favorite type of pasta and mix with kalamata olives, cucumbers, feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onion. Toss in the zesty lemon-vinaigrette to complete this guaranteed crowd-pleaser of a dish.

Slider Topping Recipes:

1) Bourbon Burgers

As drool-worthy as ketchup and lettuce are, sometimes it’s good to mix it up with your toppings. Call Me PMC‘s cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon, and bourbon-spiked barbecue sauce burger will have your family licking their lips and fingers. If your party is alcohol-free, use the slow cooker recipe for the sauce instead.

2) Smoky Avocado Burgers with Pineapple Pepper Relish

Smoky Avocado Burger with Pineapple Pepper Relish — via Joyful Healthy Eats

Who knew avocado and pineapple would pair so well? Mouthwateringly juicy, this colorful burger recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats is creamy and spicy from the chipotle pepper mayo sauce. Blend the spices together to make a spicy rub for the patty, then grill to your liking. Mix up the pineapple pepper relish, and mash up the avocado with lime juice and garlic powder. This burger is a meal in itself, so don’t be surprised if your guests neglect the sides.

3) Smoky Avocado Burgers with Pineapple Pepper Relish

Blue Cheese and fried onion burgers — via
Jo Cooks

Jo Cooks considers her crispy fried onions burger a happy accident. S/he was aiming for caramelized onions, but when they were left in the pan a little too long, they became crispy, and a new burger was born. With spicy mustard, blue cheese slices, tomatoes, and baby arugula, you’ll be silently thanking Jo’s absentmindedness when eating this beautifully topped burger.

Happy Memorial Day from Butcher Boy, and thanks to all those who serve!

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Easter Dinner Recipes

Easter is a time for reflection and celebration, and also for family and delicious food. Here at Butcher Boy, we firmly believe in upholding the traditional meals that bring families together.

We carry a variety of ham, legs and racks of lamb, and roasts for your Easter dinner, and mouth-watering brisket perfect for Passover. We have sides to complement the savory meats, and homemade glazes, sauces, and gravy to top it all off. Visit our Bakery for your holiday desserts and fresh Produce section for the ingredients you need to make an unforgettable meal at home.

Below are some of our favorite Easter recipes.

1) Glazed Easter Ham

While we carry a delicious homemade honey ham glaze in-store, we can’t help but be intrigued by The Pioneer Woman‘s brown sugar glaze. Spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and get this, Dr. Pepper (or Coke) combine with brown sugar to create a sweet glaze with a slight tang. Our hams are fully cooked, so use our Ham Roasting Guide for reference when heating up the meat for this recipe.

2) Greek Lamb

This tender, roasted leg of lamb from Compass & Fork is a perfect table centerpiece for Easter. In true Greek form, the lamb is stuffed with bits of garlic and small sprigs of rosemary, with deep incisions made into the meat. The lamb is then marinaded overnight in sea salt, pepper, olive oil, crushed garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice. This meal is succulent and flavorful, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

3) Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce (Brown Butter)

With heavy meats, you may find yourself craving a lighter side. Low Carb Maven delivers just that with their brown butter hollandaise-covered asparagus. A tradition hollandaise is made by continuously whisking butter and egg yolks. This recipe goes more high-tech, slowly adding melted browned-in-a-pan butter to a slow-running blender with the egg yolks, lemon juice, and water.

4. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Au Gratin Potatoes — via Yellow Bliss Road

Planning ahead is all a part of the meal process. This recipe from Yellow Bliss Road has you boil the russet potatoes whole and unpeeled, cutting down on precious cooking time. Prepare the creamy bechamel sauce loaded with shredded cheddar cheese while the potatoes boil. The ground Hungarian paprika and fresh chives for garnish help make this dish as colorful as it is delicious.

Happy Easter from all of us at Butcher Boy Market.

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Veggie Noodles and Riced Veggies Recipes

Spiralized veggie noodles and riced vegetables are a delicious twist on how to get your recommend four-to-five servings of vegetables a day. Not only adding a colorful pop to your recipes, the substitution is a healthy way to enjoy some of your favorite meals. At Butcher Boy we carry spiralized and riced veggies pre-packaged and waiting to be made into your dinner. For noodles, we carry butternut squash, summer squash, and zucchini. For riced, we have both broccoli and cauliflower.

Pick-up your pre-packed veggies today and save several steps in these feel-good recipes that also taste good.

Noodle Recipes:

1) Sausage and Kale over Butternut Squash Noodles

Sausage and Kale over Butternut Noodles — via A Whole New Twist

With crumbled sausage, sweet onions, and peppery baby kale, you’ll hear your stomach rumble with hunger at the sight of this vibrant edible masterpiece. Nutmeg and sage assist in elevating the flavor of the butternut squash noodles, or bunoodles, as A Whole New Twist lovingly calls them.

2) Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

How often can you say creamy and healthy in the same sentence? Eat Yourself Skinny invites you to enjoy a big bowl of avocado pesto pasta made with sautéed zucchini noodles. Lemon juice, sea salt, and basil leaves add a next-level taste complexity to this dish that makes you feel full and satisfied.

3) Summer Squash Pasta with Garlic and Tomatoes

Summer Squash Cappellini — via Veganosity

Ready for a dish that looks as happy as you’ll be eating it? With bright yellows from soft summer squash noodles, and vibrant red from plump tomatoes, this five-ingredient recipe from Veganosity is as simple as it is pretty. Olive oil and diced garlic make a healthy, yet flavorful accompaniment to this lively meal.

Riced Veggies Recipes:

1. Cauliflower Fried Rice

When it comes to tricking your tastebuds, this side dish from Iowa Girl Eats takes the figurative cake. Fry up the cauliflower rice with mixed vegetables and chopped green onions in hot sesame oil and egg. Add minced garlic, then season with salt and pepper. Bet you thought you’d never eat such a healthy fried food.

2. Creamy Garlic Riced Broccoli

creamy brocolli and garlic — via Barefoot Provisions

This nutritional side from Barefoot Provisions is a perfect for the dinner plate, or a healthy but indulgent snack. Skillfully combining the flavors of two delectable vegetables, riced broccoli is mixed with butternut squash, nutritional yeast, and coconut milk cheese-like sauce.

3. Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice Chicken Casserole

broccoli cauliflower chicken casserole — via Isabel Eats

Riced vegetables make great sides, but they can also help make a fantastic and filling dinner. This chicken casserole from Isabel Eats brilliantly mixes riced cauliflower and broccoli into a baked dish the whole family will enjoy. Prepare to be extra pleased when devouring the tasty leftovers the next day. If there are any.

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St. Patrick’s Day Feast

Dia dhuit (Hello). It is now March, which means that everyone’s favorite holiday to deck themselves out in green is quickly approaching. Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Lá Fhéile Pádraig), honors the life of Saint Patrick, while also celebrating Irish culture in North America as a whole. We love shamrocks, the wearing of the green, and attending the parades, but we must confess our favorite part of the holiday is the delicious meal served. That’s why for over 50 years we’ve been making in-house the traditional New England grey corned beef, and have the full corned beef and cabbage dinner ready for pick up in the kitchen.

We also carry red corned beef, corned ribs, along with cut-and-peeled carrots and potatoes, ready to be cooked at home. Here are some great recipes to try:

1) Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef in Crockpot — via Food Fanatic

Slow-cooking your corned beef leaves it tender and juicy. This recipe from Food Fanatic lets you deck out your table in green while the vegetables, meat, and pickling spices cook up in the pot. Save the cabbage until the very end, cooking it on high for one hour. Your vegetables will be fork-tender, meat delicious, and guests tempted to throw a parade in your honor.

2) Horseradish-Mustard Sauce

A zesty horseradish sauce is the perfect companion to your St. Patrick’s Day meal. Taste of Home makes it simple to prepare this three-ingredient creamy topping. Careful to not drown your meal, as the Irish say, “better be sparing at first than at last.”

3) Irish Soda Bread

A delicious treat with a pop of raisins, traditional Irish soda bread is a must for your meal. Gimme Some Oven‘s recipe is easy-to-follow and bakes up beautifully. Serve warm topped with butter to see those Irish eye’s smiling.

4) Homemade Corned Beef Hash

If you’re enough lucky to have leftovers, then you’re lucky enough. Cook up your leftover corned beef in this scrumptious breakfast dish from Happy Money Saver. Toss boiled russet potatoes, onions, and Worcestershire sauce together in a skillet and in twenty minutes you’ll have a meal that makes your family say “Sláinte!”

Erin go Bragh!

Want more St. Patrick’s Day ideas?

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Menu

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we want yours to go smoothly. So here at Butcher Boy we have chocolate dipped strawberries for something sweet, flowers for something beautiful, and meats for you to make the perfect romantic meal for someone special.

A deliciously cooked dinner is a great way to show your love, so try out one of these recipes as part of your tender loving care.

1) Prosciutto Crostini with Burrata and Lemon Honey Drizzle

The Charming Detroiter’s prosciutto crostini has everything we look for in an appetizer. It’s loaded with flavor, easy to make, and elegant. Salty prosciutto is offset by the addition of honey, and the cheese provides a luscious creaminess that ties everything together.

2) Pan Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter

Filet mignon is is the ideal cut of beef for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. This main course, courtesy of Kitchen Swagger, is cooked in a hot cast iron skillet and just calls for a few additional ingredients: butter, rosemary, and tarragon. Best of all, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Check out this wine pairing guide to find the perfect spirit to complement your steak.

3) Rack of Lamb with Spicy Fennel Rub

rack-of-lamb-recipe — via Fearless Fresh

Is your sweetheart not a steak-lover? Spice it up with this fiery fennel rub on rack of lamb from Fearless Fresh. Re-ignite your passions with just the right amount of heat from chili and black pepper. The prep time says 15 minutes, but we promise this recipe will taste like it took hours to make.

4) Parmesan-Herb Roasted Potatoes

No dinner would be complete without a starch, such as potatoes. Cooking Classy’s version uses Parmesan, rosemary, and parsley. These ingredients are tossed with the spuds and olive oil before roasting in the oven. You know they are ready to be taken out when the skin is crispy and a deep golden color sets in.

5) Killer Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

spinach-salad-I-howsweeteats — via How Sweet It Is

Bacon makes everything better, especially salads. This side was created by How Sweet It Is and is the embodiment of comfort food kicked up a notch. Prep everything the night before, such as cutting the onions and hard boiling the eggs, and dress the salad right before serving.

6) Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze

At the end of a fabulous meal, there’s nothing more satisfying than topping it off with an incredible dessert. This flourless chocolate cake comes to us from Fine Cooking and is the epitome of indulgence. The key here is to use high-quality bittersweet chocolate. The better the chocolate, the richer the flavor.

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Butcher Boy!

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