Latin Lettuce Wraps

Lighten Up with Latin Flavors

These Latin Lettuce Wraps offer spicy flavor for snack time, as an appetizer, or serve at mealtime. They're full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and perhaps best of all — each has only 2 grams of fat. These tasty treats are fresh and light, and they're so simple you'll have this recipe wrapped up in no time!  Continue Reading
Best Beef Appetizers

Favorite Finger Foods

As you prepare to celebrate the coming New Year, consider an informal affair with delicious finger foods and beefy appetizers. We have a bunch of ideas — everything from pizza to sandwiches, sliders to wraps. From tiny treats to two-bite wonders, our appetizer recipes will please even the pickiest palate. Start the new year with bountiful flavor. Get the recipes here.  Continue Reading
How to make a standing rib roast

Beef 101: Make A Simple Standing Rib Roast

My go-to pick is the Standing Rib Roast. It’s the classic Christmas roast. The Big Kahuna of the dinner table. The show-stopper. The stuff of legend and family lore. The meal that will make YOU the reigning queen or king of holiday celebrations. Making it is simple – really simple. I promise!   Continue Reading
Charcuterie tray

Simple Charcuterie for An Amazing Party

When executed properly, a charcuterie board can be every bit as interesting, delicious and memorable as any entrée your kitchen can churn out. For centuries, the practice of making preserved meats (typically pork) that have been salted, cooked, smoked and dried, has been equal parts artistry and taste. When complemented with breads, cheeses and an assortment of other accompaniments, the results could be otherworldly.  Continue Reading

New York Strip: The Perfect Holiday Roast

New York strip roast is my favorite 'special occasion' cut of beef. It would earn applause at any table on its own, but pair it with a sweet cherry and chipotle glaze and you have the makings of an unforgettable feast! It's sweet ... there's heat ... and it's SIMPLE to prepare (though it looks like a million bucks!).  Continue Reading
Strip Roas

A Few of Our Favorite Recipes

In the quest (both personal and professional) to find new recipes, I've met some truly sensational blogger friends who know how to make the most amazing beef dishes — in the oven, on the stove, sizzling on the grill and in a slow cooker. Their photos are gorgeous, their recipes spectacular, and the food? You be the judge. I'm positive you'll be pleased!  Continue Reading
Beef Appetizers

Beef 101: There’s An App for That

'Tis the season to talk turkey, but I'd rather talk appetizers — specifically, beef appetizers. Most of us will be served the bird on Thanksgiving, but there are no rules (I checked!) that say you can't enjoy a little steak, too. After all, it's a day to be thankful. I'm betting the pilgrims would have loved to add a slice of sizzling beef to their list of blessings!  Continue Reading
Coulotte Steak with Garlic & Chili Rub

Chef Peter’s Garlic Chili Rub

These tender, juicy cuts of beef had been rubbed with a mixture of garlic, chili powder and brown sugar — yum! Always seeking flavorful secrets from these fine culinary folks, I asked the chefs to share the recipe. Here it is ... Chef Peter's Garlic & Chili Rub.   Continue Reading
Beef Scallion Rolls

Easy Beef Bundles of Bliss

Here's one of my favorite bites for the holiday season: Beef & Scallion Rolls. Not only is it virtually foolproof and easy to prepare (a necessity for my get-togethers), but also delicious and dazzling (just as important, in my book). Flank steak, one of my favorite cuts, is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic and ginger.   Continue Reading

Holiday Appetizer: Sirloin on Endive

This simple, yet stunningly delicious appetizer will delight your holiday guests. It combines the rich, beefy flavors of a perfectly grilled sirloin steak with the creamy tang of blue cheese, and the crisp crunch of fresh endive. Top with a pecan for a bit more bite.  Continue Reading
Leaky Cauldron Stew

Leaky Cauldron Stew

Create an air of spooky mystery on trick-or-treat night with Leaky Cauldron Stew. This rich, beefy soup features cubes of round steak, beef broth, elbow macaroni and crushed tomatoes. It’s the perfect thing to warm your little ghosts and goblins after a chilly night of haunting the neighborhood. Find a plastic cauldron and serve this …   Continue Reading
Classic Meatballs are thick and tender, beefy and bursting with flavor. Try this recipe from the Certified Angus Beef brand kitchens.

Classic Meatballs

Classic Meatballs are a family favorite. Serve them on pasta or individually as appetizers. However you enjoy them, be sure to try this recipe from the Certified Angus Beef ® brand kitchens. It's sure to be a favorite!  Continue Reading
Recipes for Beef Quesadillas

Three Cheers for Quesadillas!

In our house, the arrival of fall is welcomed with enthusiasm. Cooler temperatures, anticipation of the colorful autumn foliage, and the return of hooded sweatshirts are all cause for celebration. Not to mention football! Between the broad selection of college and pro games available for viewing every weekend (and, I’ve noticed, increasingly during the week) …   Continue Reading
Italian Burger

Taste of Italy From the Grill

Burgers are a grillmeister's blank canvas and we all have our favorites. I happen to enjoy a blue cheese-lovin' Scots-Irish palate, but why not mix it up! The Italian Burger is literally packed with herbs, and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.   Continue Reading
Loaded Potato Skins

Tailgate Touchdown

Whether you follow a professional team or remain loyal to your alma mater, weekends during football season are all about fun, friends & family … and great food! Here are a few favorite recipes that’ll tackle your taste buds.  Continue Reading
BBQ Steak Wraps with Apple Cider Slaw

Fall Flavor Under Wraps

I’m always searching for lunch ideas — something delicious and nutritious, but I want lots of flavor, too. This Barbecue and Cider Slaw Wrap recipe is perfect. The main ingredient — flat iron steak — is grilled (or pan seared if you prefer), slathered in barbecue sauce, and then loaded into a wrap with apple …   Continue Reading
Tent beef with foil and allow it to rest for several minutes. This allows the juices to be absorbed back into the meat for a juicier bite.

Beef 101: Prepare the Perfect Roast

The humble beef roast has a reputation for sitting center stage on Sunday dinner tables, but I daresay it should be considered the new kid on the chopping block. I’m not suggesting you prepare a roast like Mom used to make (no offense, Mom!) Today’s beef roast can be savory or sweet, spicy or simply …   Continue Reading
Steak and Asparagus Risotto with Red Wine Sauce

Patience, confidence … and risotto

I’ve always heard that you should stir risotto constantly, but I found that to be somewhat exaggerated. Sure, each addition of broth should be stirred in, and you want to get things moving around the pan regularly – but don’t feel that you need to cement your feet next to the stove top for the duration.  Continue Reading