Freddie’s Garlic and Herb Prime Rib Roast with Au Gratin Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds bone-in beef ribeye roast from Swift Meats
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed from the stem & finely chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 500ºF.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, & thyme in a small bowl and season with 1 tablespoon salt & 2 teaspoons black pepper.
• Using your hands, spread the herb rub over the roast.
• Roast at 500ºF for 20 minutes.
• Drop down to 350ºF for remaining cook time of about 1.5 hours.
• For a medium roast, 145°F will be achieved after 15 to 20 minutes resting time.

Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 C half & half
• 2 garlic crushed cloves 
• 2 Tbsp butter 
• 3 russet potatoes 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 C grated gruyere cheese 
• 1 thyme leaf for garnish

Directions:

• To create the cream mixture, place butter, cream and garlic in a pot and cook on low heat until boiling.
• Slice potatoes thin with knife or mandoline. 
• Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a baking dish or pan, then pour over 1/3 of the cream. mixture, Sprinkle with 3/4 cups cheese.
• Repeat for the second and third layer, but do not finish with cheese on the top layer.
• Bake for 1 hr or until the potatoes in the middle are soft.
• Top with cheese and a sprig of thyme, then bake again for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly. 

Honey & Balsamic Roasted Whole Carrots: 

Ingredients:

• 10 whole farmers market carrots
• Olive oil
• Black pepper
• Sea salt
• 1/8 C balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 C honey

Directions:

• Chop the leafy carrot tops and scrub well.
• Toss the carrots in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 
• Place the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Prep the glaze by mixing the balsamic vinegar with the honey.
• Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle on the glaze. 
• Place the carrots back into the oven for 10-15 more minutes, giving them a mix halfway through.