Cooking a prime rib roast is straightforward, but you might run into some confusion at the butcher counter: Should you buy a prime rib roast, or a standing rib roast? Here’s everything you need ...

That’s a cook's goal when preparing a standing beef rib roast, also known as prime rib, for the holidays. When cooked to perfection, your dinner guests will swoon over the finished roast.

Combine the garlic, rosemary and thyme in a bowl. Add a few heavy pinches of salt and several cracks of black pepper. Add enough olive oil to cover everything. Mix. Place the roast on a roasting ...