Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, but this recipe brings meatloaf to another level.  This recipe embodies the ease of making meatloaf, but with a much richer and more sophisticated flavor.  And golden bread crumb toppings make this a beautiful dish to serve.  You can always substitute dried herbs for fresh, but fresh herbs taste richer.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the bottom of a roasting pan.
In a large skillet, over medium …

I am cooking a prime rib this year for Christmas dinner.  I used this same recipe when I made my first successful Christmas dinner.  The key to a great prime rib is the beef you start with.  Be sure to seek out the freshest meat and ask your butcher to tie the beef.  I generally purchase at least one pound per person, to make sure I have enough.  Prime rib is actually very simple to make and is so decadent for special occasions, like Christmas.
1. Position an oven rack in …

These short ribs turn out so tender and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a dinner party because you can do all the prep work before hand, plus it is so delicious.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees, if you will be cooking ribs in a dutch-oven or turn crock pot to high. In a large skillet or dutch-oven, over medium-high heat:
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Once oil is warm, generously salt and pepper, and add to the skillet:
3 1/2 pounds beef short ribs
Sear ribs on all sides and transfer to crock …

This is my absolute favorite filet mignon dish to serve for a special occasion, such as Christmas or a birthday celebration. This cut of meat is so tender and it goes so well with any side. Once you season and prepare the meat, there is very little “cooking” left so you can stay out of the kitchen and enjoy the celebration.
Make a point to buy top quality meat and to request a “filet mignon roast” with your butcher early enough because they may not have that cut of meat on …

Since I have two small kids, I am always looking for and trying recipes that I can prepare ahead of time or that are easy. This is a great rib recipe that is cooked in the crock-pot. These ribs are so tender and glaze over beautifully.

In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown:
3 pounds of beef or pork ribs (trimmed of fat)
Once all sides of the ribs are browned (about 15 minutes), transfer to crock pot on low heat. In a small bowl combine:
1/2 cup soy suace
3/4 …