A rib roast is a classy addition to your holiday table. Served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables, it is hearty, homey and elegant.

For this recipe we used a bone-in rib-eye, a beautifully marbled, flavorful cut of beef. And since the meat itself is so delicious, we kept the seasonings classic and basic, serving a merlot gravy alongside the roast.

If you can’t find a rib roast with the bone, use a rib-eye roast (the same cut but without the bone). Keep in mind that the roasting time will be slightly shorter.