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

When less is more

So you’re looking to reduce some things in the new year … perhaps it’s your waistline, your coffee consumption, even your phone bill. I understand. New Year’s resolutions are a just cause but they can get the best, and worst, of us. I’ve found that success depends on my ability to maintain my strength and soldier …   Continue Reading

Best Bites of 2012, part two

Our walk down memory lane continues. Read part one. June We slid into Culintro with culinary conversations and yeah, those sliders were awesome! June also saw cattle in the vines and a grilling showdown of gastronomic proportions that had one nation (and our chefs!) divided. July We discovered Two Rivers in Baltimore … … and …   Continue Reading

Best Bites of 2012, part one

It seems only right to remember our 2012 journeys before diving into new adventures and 2013. The past 12 months have been busy — we’ve traveled far and near, met fabulous people and tasted amazing dishes from extraordinary chefs! January We met up with Chef Cindy Hutson and learned more about her cooking philosophies and …   Continue Reading

New Year’s revolution

It’s a new year. No doubt many people will resolve – again – to make weight reduction their No. 1 goal. It’s a noble endeavor, but anyone who’s been there and tried that knows it doesn’t always go as planned. How about focusing on a different type of reduction this year? Consider making a “reduction” in the culinary …   Continue Reading

New Year’s Eve ideas from the chef

How does a chef plan a New Year’s Eve party? It depends on the individual, of course, but here’s what Certified Angus Beef ® brand Chef Scott Popovic had to tell us about his upcoming holiday celebration. Q: What three things should be on every New Year’s Eve party food table? A: Great beef, something refreshing and …   Continue Reading