Charcoal Powder Adds Unique Style To Sizzling Steaks

If Chef Tony Biggs’ latest creation hit the plate of unsuspecting patrons in most restaurants, chances are it would be sent back without even taking a bite. Through his worldly connections, Chef Tony stumbled upon bamboo charcoal powder, which, though rarely used in American cuisine, has a history of use in Asia. And its effects? Shocking.  Continue Reading

Where Chefs Come To Play With Their Food

The Certified Angus Beef ® Education & Culinary Center in Wooster, Ohio is a wealth of talent and intriguing ideas. A chef, entire culinary team or other foodservice industry group arrives on an almost daily basis to experience what is essentially a working ‘think tank’ for beef. Chefs and restaurateurs come to experiment with flavor, create new menu …   Continue Reading

Baked Hominy with Cheese and Peppers

Have you heard of hominy? If you’re like many people it’s a bit of a mystery. I knew it had something to do with corn — just what I wasn’t sure. Fortunately, a new recipe from Certified Angus Beef ® Chef Peter Rosenberg changed all that. Hominy is corn soaked in mineral lime. According to Huffington Post, the alkali process — known …   Continue Reading

Add Herbs for Fresh Flavor

Fresh herbs and steak go together like ... salt and pepper? Left and right? Eggs and bacon? You don't need to create expansive plots or even be much of a green thumb to succeed, though. Potted herbs can often be found at your local grocer or home and garden center. A few plants on a sunny windowsill and you're set for flavorful, aromatic bliss.  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

Prime Rib Roast

We're feeling a little like Santa — sittin' pretty with goodies to deliver! We want to beef up your holidays with a mouthwatering Prime Rib Roast. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season, and feast with amazing flavor.   Continue Reading

Rare Favorites [11-20-15]

Read about flavor euphoria from a group of bloggers who recently visited the brand's Education & Culinary Center in Wooster, Ohio. They've used the app and learned from expert chefs. They great beef when they roast it!  Continue Reading

Rare Favorites: [11-13-15]

Sometimes we all need a little help from our friends and boy, do we know some talented cooks! This week — and every Friday through roasting season — we plan to share recipes from a few of our favorite bloggers. Enjoy this week's featured dinner ideas!  Continue Reading

Rare Roundup: weekly favorites [5-15-15]

Want a knock-your-socks-off recipe for weekend entertaining? Make Braised Short Ribs with Cheese Grits. It’s a spectacular meal for dining indoors or out. And be sure to check out our other favorite recipes, cooking tips and stories this week — all for the love of food! Tomato Cucumber Salad — from Barefeet In the Kitchen blog. We can’t resist …   Continue Reading

Culinary Dreams Come True for Chef Ashley

From cutting meat to styling steaks for a photo shoot, feeding guests to educating food lovers, and everything in between, Chef Ashley Pado is ready for anything in the Certified Angus Beef ® brand kitchens. As we look forward to her debut on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen on Sunday, Jan. 4, this self-proclaimed “beef lady” shares some of the highlights on her culinary journey.  Continue Reading