Macadamia Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Habanero-Ginger Red Wine Sauce

Nothing can compare to a perfectly cooked piece of meat. Tender and juicy…bursting with flavor… It is simply the best. Especially around the holidays, I love making dinner a little bit special with a nice rib-eye, maybe a veal chop, or even a duck breast. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, my dad and I made prime rib with a thick salt crust for a family gathering. Everyone was raving about the flavor and tenderness of the meat, so I was inspired to try something different and make a crusted beef tenderloin, but this time with NUTS.

Spicy Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

I’m always looking for new ways to prepare sweet potatoes. They’re incredibly tasty and have the added bonus of being considered one of the healthiest foods we can eat. Whether you slice them thin and fry them into chips or bake them with different toppings, using sweet potatoes is a great way to switch up the regular potato side dish with something a little more interesting.