Make this holiday herb and citrus crusted beef tenderloin in four easy steps: make the rub, roast the beef, prep the sauce, and bake the store-bought puff pastry. It’s an impressive centerpiece, for sure, and since every element can be made ahead, you’ll have plenty of time to focus on your guests.
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Blue Cheese Burgers Topped with Tropea Onion Jam
I’m going to boast on behalf of my mom here. She was making fat, juicy, gourmet burgers topped with caramelized onions before most of the chefs doing it these days were even born. Of course back then, I wasn’t so keen on her homemade burgers and would gladly have traded mine for a skinny one […]
Savory Coffee Glaze for Chicken or Steak
This savory coffee glaze by Chris Prosperi certainly perked up a perfectly grilled steak during our pre-show meal. Coffee rubs for meat are ubiquitous on the web, but Chris found that really good coffee glazes for chicken, steak or pork are few and far between. This one is a purist’s version: it’s all about the coffee. But if […]
Herb-Crusted Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin isn’t just for special occasions! This simple recipe is great for a casual gathering with friends. Sliced thinly and piled high with greens, onions, and brie, we used the beef tenderloin to make rustic, satisfying sandwiches.
Grilled Hanger Steak
You can’t beat a flavorful marinade for steak, especially for a cut like hanger, which has a wonderful toothsome texture. Its compact narrow, half-foot-long pieces make it easy to maneuver around a small grill. To serve, slice it on the bias, against the grain. With potatoes and vegetables, a little goes a long way in […]
El Real’s Chili con Carne, Courtesy of Robb Walsh
This real-deal chili is from El Real in Houston, TX, so you know it’s got to be good. Use Robb Walsh’s homemade chili powder for a truly authentic Tex-Mex chili.
