for your table holiday beef tenderloin remember simple steps to help you prepare succulent savory roast dish by laura langston wo of the more popular cuts of beef at this time of year are of which are excellent for the ing a celebratory roast for family and it's easy to prepare a memorable meal as long as you follow a few simple tips meat and then slice the meat crosswise simply carve between the bones and serve beef tenderloin beef tenderloin is renowned for its at high heat will help sear the meat and medium will help preserve moisture well-done stage beef tenderloin can also be wrapped in puff pastry to produce the showy beef pastry helps seal in flavor and moisture prime rib called prime rib or bone-in rib-eye roast is another excellent choice for holiday cut is savory and finely textured and can be seared ahead of time and slow- your rib roast; the full-bodied taste stands up to hearty seasonings carving a rib roast needn't be intimi- the bones to separate the bones from the preparing and finishing whether you choose a beef tenderloin pepper and olive oil before roasting is important for a moist and delicious final be cautious about adding garlic and herbs to that coating; they can sometimes sauce it up add a touch of elegance to your roast beef by serving it with a sauce or gravy with its mild flavor and tenderloin pairs well with horseradish cream or mushroom sauce for full-bodied rib roasts have the added benefit of providing pan drippings will reflect whatever seasonings you've used on the roast.-ll