How To Prepare The Perfect Holiday Meal Preparing a perfect holiday meal doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With a clear plan, a few time-saving steps, and quality ingredients, you can serve a dinner that looks impressive and tastes even better. Use this guide to stay organized and enjoy the process. Start with a Clear Menu…
What Makes Tony’s Christmas Dinner Menu Special? Planning Christmas dinner can feel like a lot. Between the shopping, the prep, and the timing of every dish, the day can get stressful fast. Tony’s Christmas Dinner Menu takes all of that off your plate. Every item is fully prepared by our chefs, made with high-quality ingredients, and…
(Originally published June 18, 2012. Updated November 19, 2025.) Grilling chicken should be simple—but anyone who’s cooked enough of it knows the truth: chicken can be downright stubborn. One minute the legs are charred black on the outside and raw in the middle, the next moment the boneless breasts are dry as chalk. But before…
(Originally published December 9, 2013. Updated November 19, 2025.) Tony’s Homemade Heat-n-Serve Appetizers Appetizers are one of the greatest joys of entertaining—but they’re also one of the biggest headaches to make from scratch. After all, who has time to hand-form every meatball, fold delicate puff pastry, or cook dozens of mini pizzas on the day…
(Originally published November 14, 2011, Updated November 19, 2025.) I’m a firm believer in preparation; combine that with a little skill, a few good recipes, and a generous stir of love and you’ve got the foundation for a truly memorable Thanksgiving meal. If you’re hosting the holiday feast this year, this is the perfect moment…
There’s no centerpiece quite like a perfectly aged roast for the holidays. At Tony’s Market, we take pride in offering something truly special this season — Thanksgiving dry-aged beef that’s rich, buttery, and incredibly tender.
(Original post published August 3, 2012. Updated October 27, 2025.) My brother DJ and I started cutting meat back in 1978, learning from our dad and a lineup of old-world butchers from both coasts and Europe. Now, decades later, we’ve become the “old guys” ourselves — still sharing the same passion for great meat and…
(Original post published January 20, 2012. Updated October 27, 2025.) It’s finally here — fresh Pacific Cod from the Northwest! Mild, flaky, and easy to cook, this fish is perfect for family meals or elegant entertaining. Even better, it’s a sustainable choice you can feel good about. And yes, this recipe proves you can make…
(Original recipe published May 9, 2011. Updated October 14, 2025.) Simple Ingredients, Spectacular Flavor It’s amazing how extraordinary simple dishes can be when you start with exceptional ingredients — thoughtfully paired and prepared with care. This complete meal plan brings together locally raised Colorado lamb, creamy blue cheese, and a luxurious Port wine demi-glace, perfectly…
(Original article published July 18, 2011. Updated October 14, 2025.) A Taste of the True North Every once in a while, a truly remarkable ingredient swims into our kitchen — and this one comes straight from the icy, pristine waters of Canada’s far north. We’re absolutely thrilled to offer Nunavut Wild Arctic Char through our…
