Tasty Chicken Enchiladas, a Mexican classic

Hearty and zesty Chicken Posole soup

A case in point: our Chicken Posole Soup, a favorite potage from Mexico that is heady with shredded chicken and posole (whole kernels of corn hominy) and brightened with garlic and cumin spice. Centuries old masa is evident in our oversized Chicken Tamales with Green Mole Sauce that feature corn husks packed with chicken, fluffy corn masa and tasty Chihuahua cheese and covered with a luscious mole verde. Latin flavors also abound in the hearty Latin Shrimp Chowder that starts with fresh shrimp along with chorizo, potatoes, corn and tomatoes, all swimming in a tasty broth seasoned with garlic, cilantro, cumin and pepper.

Do it yourself fajita kit with USDA Prime skirt steak

Rounding out this flavorful collection of Latin inspired heat and serve foods are classic Beef and Chicken Enchiladas, a complete steak fajita kit that comes with USDA Prime skirt steak and all the trimmings (all you need to add are warm tortillas), and a sould warming Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping that combines chicken with corn, red peppers, onions and jalapeno peppers and is crowned with a crusty topping of sweet cornbread made with buttermilk, butter and a touch of sugar.

Old World spiciness and flavor abound in our new Latin Collection, which we hope will become Allen Brothers favorites. Try them and see if these rich and rustic Latin America-inspired dishes don’t dance in your mouth like they did in ours. Who knows…before too long you may even be able to do the meringue.

Best,

Allen B.

I’ve always been partial to the classic chicken pot pie, which Allen Brothers makes with lean, tender chicken simmered in a hearty gravy with a mix of chunky potatoes, onions, carrots, and peas. But lately I’ve also fallen for the other Allen Brothers varieties too: the beef tenderloin pot pie, which has fork-tender beef plus all my favorite pot pie veggies and meaty Portobello mushrooms braised in a wine sauce, all sitting under a crisp puff pastry crust; and the pork pot pie, which is packed with juicy pork and a seven-bean mix and spiced with a touch of chipotle pepper, then capped with a sweet corn-muffin topping; and last but not least, the seafood chowder pot pie, jammed with shrimp, lobster, king crab, potatoes, corn, and green peppers in a thick chowder crowned with a flaky pastry topping.

Four deliciously different pot pies to choose from all winter long. What could be better than that? Only one thing: the new Allen Brothers Pot Pie Sampler, which includes one of each type, so you don’t even have to choose. And if you decide on a clear favorite once you’ve tried all four, then make sure to stock up on plenty of that for the cold season ahead.

Oh, one more thing: Know anyone who could use some comfort food right about now? The Pot Pie Sampler makes a unique, thoughtful, perfect holiday gift…

Just a hint!

Yours,

Allie B.

Stop and think for a minute about what a meat-lover’s fantasy present might be: A year of nightly dinners at his favorite steakhouse? Maybe, but that might be a bit much … How about a freezer stocked with the best steaks and meats in the world? Getting much warmer… Answer: It’s the Allen Brothers Epicure Collection, which lets you send all the meat-lovers in your life a dream package filled with the most-coveted Allen Brothers steaks along with a slew of fabulous food products.

Each product in the package comes in big-enough quantities to serve a whole family or even a dinner party: The Epicure Collection includes 16 USDA Prime steak burgers, plus 4 full slab Berkshire baby back ribs,
4 USDA Prime filets mignon, 4 USDA Prime sirloin strip steaks, 4 USDA Prime porterhouse steaks, along with 4 each of ribeye steaks and veal rib chops, 8 lamb rib chops, 21 steak dogs and sausages, and 8 Poulet Rouge Fermier chicken breasts.

It’s a dream come true for anyone who loves Allen Brothers, or simply loves meat and will soon discover why no one does it better than Allen Brothers!

One helpful hint: Make sure whoever is receiving the Epicure Collection has a little extra room in their freezer to stock everything when it arrives…

Happy holidays!

Yours,
Allie B.

Yes, you heard that right. A full year of Allen Brothers surprises, one for each and every month of the year.

Your lucky recipients will start out with a package of four USDA Prime ribeye steaks in January, and in February they’ll get three packages of tenderloin medallions (perfect for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners or for wintry night cooking for family and friends). Then from March through December, the gifts will cover a wide range of Allen Brothers specialties, from lamb rib chops to honey-glazed ham to Berkshire baby back ribs, Prime steak burgers, pork chops, and more, culminating in a beautiful USDA Prime bone-in heart of rib roast for all that holiday feasting next December.

All you have to do is choose who you want to treat to this spectacular gift, then place your order (the cost is $1339.95 plus shipping and handling), and pour yourself a cup of hot cider to celebrate. Your last-minute gift worries are gone in a flash.

Happy shopping!

Yours,
Allie B.

baby back ribs

Just a warning: The photos on the new website are so sumptuous and true-to-life, you’ll want to reach through the screen and take a bite of those glistening ribeye steaks, and that juicy heart of rib roast, and those show-stopping pork chops…

Now, choosing and ordering the world’s best meats and food products is just as exciting as opening up those Allen Brothers boxes. (Well, almost!)

Happy shopping!

Yours,
Allie B.

So welcome to our brand-new blog: From Our Table to Yours! Come visit us here all week, every week, and we’ll give you tons of tips on how to keep your own table filled with fantastic, easy-to-make dishes. We’ll show you how to prepare the best-ever steaks, roasts, grilled meats, burgers, plus side dishes and desserts—and so much more. You’ll find recipes you’ll want to make over and over again, along with holiday entertaining ideas, insider tips from chefs, fun bits of meat-related trivia, and contests (with fabulous prizes!). You’ll also get answers to your pressing questions about which meats to order for various occasions, and how to prepare them perfectly, and how to wow your family and guests every time. Check back regularly for our latest posts, and you’ll never scratch your head, wondering “Hmm, what should we make for dinner?” ever again.

What better time than now to get started! Here’s to a fantastic summer of outdoor grilling for friends, neighbors, and family. Ready? Here we go!

Yours,

Allie B.

Todd Hatoff, President (center) with his parents Trudy and Bobby Hatoff, Chairman

Allen Brothers USDA Prime steaks have attracted lots of celebrity clients since the company launched in 1893. One of the most illustrious? None other than Julia Child.

Allen Brothers president Todd Hatoff fondly remembers the days when he used to ship boxes of steaks to the late, great Child:

“She was a wonderful lady. She mail-ordered steaks from us, mostly Prime strips and ribeyes. She liked a lot of fat, the most fat you could get.”

Child liked to correspond by mail. “She wrote us letters,” Hatoff recalls. “Her handwriting was pretty. She was older, and your writing can sometimes get messy at that point, but hers didn’t. She said it was impossible to find good Prime meat, and when she found us she was thrilled.”

True to form, Child was ahead of her time: “She had me dry-age product for her,” says Hatoff, “and we weren’t even dry-aging yet at the time.”

Now, of course, Allen Brothers is famous for outstanding dry-aged steaks. And what exactly is dry-aging all about? Read all about it here.

Need a hands-on intro to dry-aged beef? Try some of these greatest-hits steaks from Allen Brothers, and raise a glass to Mrs. Child while you’re at it.

Yours,

Allie B.

Whether you try the Baseball-Cut Strip Steak on its own (in packs of 4 or 8), or as part of Allen Brothers president Todd Hatoff’s new signature Todd’s Prime Assortment (2 Baseball-Cut Strip Steaks, 2 Filets Mignon, 2 Center Cut Ribeye Steaks), you’ll take the guesswork out of the which-steak-to-order dilemma.

Now, how do you cook the steaks? Easy. The Baseball-Cut Strip Steak, the Filet Mignon, and the Center Cut Ribeye are all prepared pretty much the same way: Just preheat your oven to 400F; season the steaks with salt and pepper; heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high heat until almost smoking; and sear the steaks one minute on each side. Then roast the steaks in the oven for 4-6 minutes (give or take an extra minute or two, depending on the size) for medium rare. (For broiling or grilling instructions, check out the tips in our Cooking Guide.)

Speaking of baseball and dilemmas: If you’re like me and you were born in the Chicago area but grew up in Houston, during baseball season you’re forever torn between the Astros and the Cubs— which can get a little dicey sometimes. No one said life would be easy!

Yours,

Allie B.

It’s that simple: You can broil or grill the ribeye steaks in a flash: Just preheat the broiler to high (or the grill to medium-high), then lightly coat the steaks with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and broil or grill 8 to 10 minutes on each side for medium-rare. You’re done. (The simple instructions are also in the insert that comes in the ribeye package, along with tips on roasting or searing.) And now for a stellar side dish: At Allen Brothers, we’re proud of our signature sides, lovingly prepared for us by talented chefs. Some of my personal favorites: The Scalloped Potato and Turnip Au Gratin (creamy, buttery goodness), and the Creamed Spinach (better than any steakhouse’s, in my humble opinion). As for the Chipotle Sweet Potatoes, they’re spicy-sweet, with smoky chipotles and a pecan-streusel topping. All you have to do is heat up the pre-cooked dish, present it on your favorite serving plate, and watch guests break into a big smile. Hmm, should you pass the dish off as your own? That’s your call. After all, you did reheat it yourself…   For an extra touch, whip up your own favorite salad, and you’re done.

What about dessert? We have that covered too. Our heat-and-serve Peach Cobbler makes a dreamy end to a steak dinner, and our Caramel Apple Pie is a knockout.

Whatever you choose to serve your summer dinner-party guests—make sure to check our web site regularly for special Internet-only offers—you’ll find it all right here at Allen Brothers. Stay tuned for more easy-livin’ entertaining tips all summer long.

Yours,

Allie B.