The center of a holiday meal is often a large roast, rounded out with delicious sauces and sides. That roast is usually beef, but rising beef costs make a good case for trying a less popular but ...

Choose good meat from a trusted source. Whether using beef, turkey or lamb, ideally the meat is grass-fed with enough fat to keep it moist and flavorful. Look for a ratio between 80% to 85% lean meat ...