Oh, so tender Filet Mignon
When you have an exceptionally tender cut, like the filet mignon, the final result is truly exceptional. Continue Reading
Satisfying Sizzle from the Steaks of Summer
Classic steaks like ribeye, strip and filet mignon are popular cuts, but consider some alternatives for a well-rounded summer that's literally sizzling with flavor! Continue Reading
Jamaican Me Crazy With This Recipe!
This Jamaican burger recipe featuring mango, red onion and spices is so good! It's like a burger bash for your taste buds. The rich, ground beef burger, accented with Jamaican jerk spice rub and topped with fresh grilled fruits and vegetables will be the star of any festive fete. Continue Reading
Take Another Little Pizza My Heart
You can bake this pizza in the oven as the recipe suggests, or top a pre-made or flatbread crust with the grilled steak slices, peaches and toppings, then grill for smoky perfection. Continue Reading
Food, Wine and Winning Recipes
Food bloggers give new meaning to the phrase ‘Play with your food’ (sans Don’t). In fact, these tasteful folks encourage it! And they’re not afraid to stand on their chairs at a celebration dinner to photograph the featured dish and share it with the world! We met all sorts of foodie folk at the 2015 Food … Continue Reading
Pride Has Everything To Do With Taste
Artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create masterpieces. Some artists work in beef. Continue Reading
Athena’s Favorite Burger
The Athena burger is inspired by the flavors of Greece. It combines pine nuts, garlic, coriander and other spices with feta, parsley and Certified Angus Beef ® brand 85/15 or 80/20 blend ground beef. Serve it in a pita pocket with olive tapenade, sliced tomato, fresh cucumber slices, tzatziki sauce and red onion for an amazingly fresh and flavorful meal! Continue Reading
Chesapeake Bay Crab Stuffed Burger
If you're going to stuff a burger, why not go all the way: make a surf and turf burger! This easy combination of crab meat and Certified Angus Beef ® brand ground beef tops my favorite burgers list (and uses two of my favorite ingredients!). Continue Reading
Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [6-26-15]
There’s nothing wrong with those burgers of yore — or those occasions when you're tempted by a more dazzling array of choices! Check out this weeks favorites ... let's revel in these recipes for Burger Bliss! Continue Reading
Sharing Connections for the Sake of Great Food
Let's connect, foodie friends! Let's engage in our own communities and inspire others to explore. It's a very flavorful adventure and we want you as a traveling companion! Continue Reading
Dad, breakfast is ready!
After much consideration, I've decided to prepare Huevos Rancheros on Father's Day. It's not too hard for me to handle and it's an incredibly flavorful start to the day! Continue Reading
Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [6-12-15]
Our favorites recipes and beef cooking tips from the week. Continue Reading
Sweet Tamarind Chili Bavette
A tasty recipe with unique ingredients. Continue Reading
Charred Ribeye with Bacon, Whiskey Onions and Hot Peppers
It's steak with attitude — your own brand of Saturday night special. Or Monday, Tuesday — any day, really. Continue Reading
5 Tips for Ordering A Perfect Steak
Restaurants are as unique as the chefs in their kitchens. Our biggest challenge, dear steak lover, is to find one that suits our personal dining habits, expectations and yeah — most importantly — our taste buds! When you have a hankering for the perfect steak, remember these tips when you order: Continue Reading
Beef 101: Tri-tips for Outdoor Dining
Easily recognized by its triangular shape, the tri-tip is a lean, tender and boneless cut of beef. It has a rich meaty flavor that's great with only salt and pepper, but you can add even more flavor factor with a spice rub. Continue Reading
Dancin’ with Fire
Kent set up the chuck wagon on high ground, level and secure, but the wind was furious — strong in all directions, as promised. Big Bertha landed with a thud and she was quick to get enraged. Continue Reading
Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [5-8-15]
It's time to celebrate your mother, and we've selected a few of our favorite mom-inspired ideas. Continue Reading
A Toast To Mom
It is a truth universally acknowledged that mothers everywhere regularly put their families’ needs above their own. When we, as sons and daughters, step back and acknowledge this fact, it’s only natural that we’re overcome with an impulse to spoil Mom, to celebrate her and thank her for … well … everything. Continue Reading
Garlic Chili Rub
Steak rubs are dry and marinades are wet, but both impart flavor to the beef. This recipe for Garlic Chili Rub could also be called a marinade because it's wet, almost like a paste. It will enhance the flavor of your favorite steak cuts. Enjoy! Continue Reading
Making steaks? Spice ’em up
Ginger Chili Rub will add a bit of heat to your sizzling steaks of summer! Continue Reading
Southwest Salad with Avocado Dressing
Do you get tired of typical salads? So does Chef Ashley Pado! She created this recipe using fresh ingredients like corn, beans and peppers, with tender slices of marinated and grilled steak. Continue Reading
Singing A Song for Flavor
I can't explain why or how this song came to mind when I was gathering information for this post, but it did. And 'bad country songs' joking aside, this one fits. Continue Reading
Cowboys, Cookbooks and A Giveaway!
An opportunity to see Kent Rollins' new cookbook, A Taste of Cowboy. Continue Reading
Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [4.3.15]
Favorite food recipes and ideas! Continue Reading
Great Flavor Is No Joke
Recipes, cooking tips and great steaks near you! Continue Reading
Make A Perfect Spring Roast
Celebrate the season and usher in a revival of spring flavors with a rich and elegant roast. Continue Reading
Classic Casserole Remake
Today's casseroles are bursting with flavor, unique ingredients and palate-pleasing textures. Sure, they nod to the casseroles of yesteryear, but that's where the resemblance ends. Continue Reading
Corned Beef and Egg Biscuit Sandwiches
Make a hearty breakfast sandwich with a fried egg and Certified Angus Beef ® brand sliced corned beef. Continue Reading
Make Irish Pot Roast Stew
This Irish Pot Roast Stew takes time and it's worth it. This labor of love and list of fresh ingredients will result in rich, beefy flavors and tender vegetables stewed together in a hearty base. It may be the best stew you've ever tasted! Continue Reading
New Ideas for Chili Day Favorites
Serving chili in hearty bread bowls is always a favorite variation at my house. Who doesn’t like to eat chili with their hands, ripping off parts of the bowl as you work your way down? Continue Reading
Breakfast steak and eggs
Sirloin steak and eggs make a hearty, protein-packed breakfast. Serve with spicy chipotle mayo on toasted bread. Continue Reading
What A Jerk!
You've probably heard of jerk pork or jerk chicken. The resulting food yields a sweet and spicy flavor with a tender texture. Here are Chef Tony's beef jerk recipes. Continue Reading
Simple Surf & Turf for Your Sweetheart
"Keep it simple!" Chef Tony said, when I asked for advice on a Valentine's Day dinner. I wanted a unique spin on surf and turf — scallops — instead of more typical lobster. With a few suggestions and an easy but mouthwatering recipe from the chef, Valentine's Day will be pure perfection. Continue Reading
Do you believe in magic?
We’re talking serious culinary alchemy, folks… and it’s the perfect choice for any special occasion dinner. I’m going to be making this again for Valentine’s Day. (This just in from the Department of Understatements: I’m pretty sure my husband will approve.) Continue Reading
Shortcut Oven-braised Brisket
Americans have a love affair with brisket. There are endless possibilities, all undoubtedly delicious. And here's another brisket recipe to add to your collection: Easy Oven-braised Brisket. It takes only minutes to prepare and four hours of cook-time for countless bites of enjoyment. Continue Reading
Football and Food: The Perfect Marriage
For those who are rooting for a particular team, or hail from the cities represented, it makes sense to feature regionally inspired dishes. Continue Reading
Flank Steak Skewers with Red Chimichurri
Typical chimichurri is made from parsley and cilantro, olive oil, garlic and onion, red wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. This recipe features an extra ingredient that takes the flavor — and color — in a new direction: smoked paprika. Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Barbacoa Burritos
This is a fix it, forget it, and serve it when you're ready recipe. It's perfect for busy weekdays, or slow and simple Saturdays. Just remember to plan ahead. You'll want to prepare the spices and marinate the meat overnight before braising in the slow cooker. These extra steps create depth of flavor and make this meal truly delicious! Continue Reading
German Pot Roast with Mushroom Leek Sauce
Pot roast is a top pick for busy families, weekend comfort food seekers, Sunday dinners. Often served with vegetables like potatoes, carrots and onions, pot roast is a tradition every home cook must master at one point or another. And I determined to try a twist on traditional post roast: German pot roast with mushroom leek sauce. It's a relatively simple recipe, but it's big on flavor. Continue Reading