Tested recipes, chef vs. home cook features, and local restaurant reviews from Nick (Chicago) and Xavier (Houston).https://burrowbutter.com/en-ushttps://burrowbutter.com/recipes/pan-seared-salmon-beurre-blanc/https://burrowbutter.com/recipes/pan-seared-salmon-beurre-blanc/Restaurant-quality salmon with perfectly crispy skin and a silky French butter sauce. Easier than it looks, impressive every time.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTRecipesDinnerhttps://burrowbutter.com/recipes/crispy-smashed-potatoes/https://burrowbutter.com/recipes/crispy-smashed-potatoes/Golden, crispy edges with creamy centers. These smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish that looks impressive but couldn't be easier to make.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTRecipesSideshttps://burrowbutter.com/essays/why-mise-en-place-matters/https://burrowbutter.com/essays/why-mise-en-place-matters/A chef and a home cook debate whether prepping all your ingredients before cooking is essential—or just Instagram-worthy fussiness.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTEssayshttps://burrowbutter.com/reviews/the-publican-chicago/https://burrowbutter.com/reviews/the-publican-chicago/An honest review of The Publican in Chicago's Fulton Market, featuring their legendary pork program and excellent oyster bar.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTReviewsChicagohttps://burrowbutter.com/features/the-perfect-burger/https://burrowbutter.com/features/the-perfect-burger/Xavier brings dry-aging and custom blends. Nick uses grocery store ground beef and a cast iron pan. Which approach makes the better burger?Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTChef vs. Home Cookhttps://burrowbutter.com/reviews/underbelly-hospitality-houston/https://burrowbutter.com/reviews/underbelly-hospitality-houston/A professional chef's review of Georgia James in Houston, serving some of the best upscale Texas BBQ in the city.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTReviewsHouston