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Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Looking for something easy to make that goes well with anything from a football game to a candlelight dinner?  Cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts are quick to prepare and can be served with green beans, mashed potatoes, or even tater tots.  The key to keeping this recipe simple is to pound out the chicken breasts–they will cook much more quickly that way.   Ingredients for cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts: 4 TBS boneless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 10-ounce package of frozen, chopped spinach. ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 4 ounces of cream cheese 1 tablespoon of...
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Super Simple Prime Rib Roast

Cool fall evenings are perfect for dinner parties and family gatherings.  If you have an event coming up, you are likely looking for a recipe that will give you more time with your guests instead of keeping you in the kitchen.  Here’s an easy recipe for a delicious prime rib roast that only takes a few minutes of your time to prepare.  You’ll have lots of time to visit with family and friends while enjoying the aroma wafting from your oven. Four easy ingredients: 1 TBS Bone-In Rib Roast (see below to determine how much roast you need) 1 tablespoon...
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2022 Thanksgiving Pre-Orders

We are now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving...below are some of the popular items and pricing for this season. To pre-order stop by the store or give us a call at 541-830-3369.

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Fried Alligator Bites

Are you feeling a little adventurous?  Did you know the Butcher Shop offers a variety of “exotic” meat selections in addition to locally raised beef, chicken, lamb, and other traditional favorites?  If you’d like to try something new and different for your family dinner, stop by The Butcher Shop to see what we have available.  For example, alligator is a common entree in the South but not well-known in the Pacific Northwest.  Surprise your guests with this easy-to-prepare recipe for fried alligator bites. What does alligator taste like? That’s a popular question, and many people will say “chicken.”  But alligator...
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Cranberry Turkey Wellington

It’s almost turkey time!  Whether you’re planning to host a dinner for your entire family or you just want to cook a festive dinner for yourself, it’s likely you’ll see turkey on your table within the next few weeks.  Turkey is an affordable protein option for families, and there are many different ways you can prepare it.  Cranberry turkey wellington combines the delicious flavors of turkey, cranberries, and hazelnuts within a flakey puff pastry crust. Ingredients: 2 pounds of TBS uncooked turkey breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons of butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small sweet onion, chopped...
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes

Looking for an easy recipe to make but have a craving for delicious steak?  Garlic butter steak bites are sure to satisfy your stomach’s yearnings and only take a few minutes to prepare.  Add potatoes for a complete meal, or cheat and make french fries or tater tots instead.  Kids also love steak bites because they can dip them in their favorite sauces.   You can choose your favorite cut of meat for this recipe.  Any tender, boneless cut of steak will work well, like sirloin, strip steak, or ribeye.  Just cut it into cubes.  Remember that smaller cubes will cook...
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Baked Pumpkin and Turkey Meatloaf Stuffing

From Halloween through Thanksgiving, there’s nothing that tastes more like autumn than turkey and pumpkin.  This recipe for baked pumpkin and turkey meatloaf stuffing is easy to prepare and is an interesting twist on fall holiday classics.   Pumpkins have been an American tradition for centuries, perhaps because they have historically been a hearty food to sustain families throughout cold weather.  While most of us enjoy pumpkin pie as part of our Thanksgiving feasts, our first Americans relied on pumpkin as a savory food, much like we prepare other types of squashes.  One of the earliest published recipes in America for...
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Mexican Beef Lasagna

Does it feel like you’re busier during the fall months than in any other part of the year?  There’s something about kids returning to school, fall sports schedules starting again, and figuring out Halloween costume ideas that make autumn days fly by.  This is the perfect time to prepare a casserole, and this one for Mexican beef lasagna doesn’t even require an oven.  You can even get your kids involved in preparing this recipe.  Feel free to change up the ingredients to match your preferences, too. Ingredients: 1 pound TBS ground beef (80% works best, but leaner is fine, too)...
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Chicken and Waffles

You may think of chicken and waffles as a Southern dish, but it actually originated in Pennsylvania.  The first chicken and waffles meal was served during the 1600s in Pennsylvania Dutch country.  However, they didn’t fry the chicken–instead, it was stewed and covered in gravy.  The fried chicken version people know and love was made famous by the Wells Supper Club in Harlem in 1938.  Today, people enjoy this soul-food dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ingredients for chicken and waffles: 8 TBS boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips Vegetable oil for deep frying 6 to 8 waffles made...
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Oktoberfest Brats with Onions

The Labor Day holiday may be over, but the end of September hails another big food-related celebration, Oktoberfest!  Why pass up a good excuse to enjoy yummy food and learn a little about this German tradition?  Our Oktoberfest Brats with Onions is easy to make and pairs well with many of your favorite beers. What is the history of Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest originates in Germany and is held annually each year in Munich.  This year, the celebration runs from September 17 to October 3.  Millions of people will visit the Theresienwiese fairgrounds in Munich to enjoy live music, carnival games, and...
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