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Anyone Can Make Herb Tenderloin

If you’re looking for a roast — particularly heading into the holidays for large family gatherings (or small ones with large appetites), and you’re worried your roasting skills aren’t up to snuff, think about a tenderloin. Continue Reading

I’d Like To Propose A Roast

Yes, a roast! A big, beefy, flavorful roast that’s sure to be a highlight of your holiday table. One that’s cooked to perfection, with a flavorful crust and juicy center that’s destined to make your guests “ooh” and “ahh.” Continue Reading

Bourbon-Marinated Sirloin Tip Roast

Roast Perfect is a free app (available in the App Store and Google Play) that offers all the tips you need to make the perfect roast! Learn about different beef cuts that are ideal for roasting, what size roast to buy, and even exactly how long to cook it to your desired degree of doneness. It’s everything you need to get in the flavor of holiday spirit — really! Continue Reading

Every Feast Needs Finger Food

Whatever the occasion, there's an app for that! And there's an app for your main meal, too. Have you tried the Roast Perfect app? It's free, it's fabulous, and it's available from the App Store and Google Play. Continue Reading

Roast Perfect, always

This cool tool is like having a seasoned chef in your kitchen. It tells you when to sear the meat, what temperature and how long to roast the beef, and when to take it from the oven and let it rest. It's the Roast Perfect app, and it's your ticket to fabulous holiday feasts and weeknight meals. Continue Reading

Prime Rib Roast with Vegetable Gravy

Prime Rib is a classic cut for special occasions and this recipe is an exceptional choice. The simplicity of the roast's rich, beefy flavors paired with a sauce of roasted vegetables and stock, is delicious and elegant. Your dinner guests will be delighted! Continue Reading

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

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

Beef 101: Gettin’ Saucy

It's roasting season! While chestnuts over an open fire sound delightful, I prefer something with a little more substance ... like a tenderloin roast with horseradish cream sauce. A beef roast by itself is a beautiful thing, but there's nothing wrong with gettin' a little saucy — enhance the flavors and the presentation of your main dish! Continue Reading

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

Beef 101: Glazes

Serve a holiday feast that's simply spectacular. Salt and pepper is all you need to season a roast, but prepare a glaze and gift your taste buds with sensational flavor! Continue Reading

Standing Rib Roast

“Splurge” has come to be kind of a taboo word, implying excess and irresponsibility. But, if you think carefully at what a splurge is truly supposed to mean — an occasional indulgence to be savored — it suddenly seems a lot better. In my book, that’s what the holiday season is all about. Mind you, … Continue Reading

Prime Rib Roast with Vegetable Gravy

Prime Rib is a classic cut for special occasions and this recipe, prepared by Ashley Pado, chef at the Certified Angus Beef ® Education & Culinary Center, is an exceptional choice. The simplicity of the roast’s rich, beefy flavors paired with a sauce of roasted vegetables and stock, is delicious and elegant. Your dinner guests will be … Continue Reading

German Pot Roast with Mushroom Leek Sauce

One of my favorite childhood holiday memories is the savory aroma of the celebratory feast permeating from Mom’s kitchen. It spread to every corner of the house and encouraged us to gather round the table with anticipation. To this day, the smell of a holiday roast takes me back to my childhood and those magical … Continue Reading

Sweet Cherry & Chipotle Strip Roast

Reminiscing around the dinner table is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Presents under the tree are nice, certainly, but sometimes the most memorable gift is a fabulous meal and an evening of lively conversation with dear ones. Next in our 12 Roasts of Christmas series is a sweet and spicy New York strip roast. It’s served … Continue Reading

Say cheese

I can’t tell you who ‘invented’ National Grilled Cheese Day, but I love that person immensely. A holiday for an all-American favorite? Amen. Don’t get me wrong — steaks are spectacular, burgers are divine and soups are satisfying, but is there anything better than a grilled cheese sandwich? Why yes. Yes, there is. A grilled … Continue Reading

Creating traditions with Chef Michael Ollier

Editor’s note: this post submitted by Chef Michael Ollier We all have ideas of what Christmastime should be. Some of you probably spend the season baking and shopping for presents. Others may decorate with strands of colorful lights, attend church services, or deliver goodies to friends and neighbors. My wife, Anne Marie, was a professional … Continue Reading