Warm it up. Martha's prime rib recipe, like most, recommends that you leave the roast at room temperature for at least two hours before cooking to help the meat cook more evenly. Place the oven rack ...

Adding orange zest to prime rib brightens the rich meat and makes Martha’s holiday roast stand out. Mixing finely grated orange zest with bay leaves, sage, salt, pepper, and oil creates a fragrant rub ...

Place the meat on a rimmed platter and pat dry well, using paper towels. Set it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours if time allows, to dry it further. If desired, season all over with kosher ...