Prime Rib

Prime rib claims center stage during holiday season for a very good reason. It is the king of beef cuts. It’s called a standing rib roast because to cook it, you position the roast majestically on its rib bones in the roasting pan. Beautifully marbled with fat, this roast is rich, juicy, and tender—a feast for the eyes and the belly.

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What’s Cooking This Weekend? — Weekend of December 13-14, 2014

The Kitchn editors gathered this week in New York with all our compatriots from Apartment Therapy and AT Media — one of the highlights of our year is getting to be all in one room together! If you’re also headed for some office parties and get-togethers, take a look at some of our favorite entertaining and gift-y posts this week. And don’t forget to tell us: what’s cooking in your kitchen?

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Prime Rib, The King of Roasts — Meat Basics

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Prime rib, also known as a standing rib roast, is the undisputed crème de la crème when it comes to a large cut of beef. I remember going to the steakhouse with my family on prime rib night for special occasions and celebrations, savoring every bite of a slice of rosy, juicy meat with some tasty jus.

Prime rib isn’t something you can only eat at restaurants, and it’s actually the perfect cut for a holiday dinner or large dinner party. Where does it come from, what makes it so special, and why is it so darn expensive?

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Shortening vs. Butter in Cookies: What’s the Difference? — Food Science

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Two of the most commonly used fats in cookie dough are butter and shortening. They’re mostly used alone, but sometimes a recipe will actually have you use a combination of both. With products like butter-flavored shortening on the market now, does it really matter which one you use? Are the two interchangeable? Let’s take a look at each one and see how they work in cookies.

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