Prime Rib of Beef with Horseradish Cream

Serving a prime rib, or standing rib roast, for a special occasion or holiday meal makes a spectacular presentation. You may quiver at the price of the roast but you’ll be relaxed and confident in the kitchen because a prime rib is easy to cook. All you have to do is season the meat and roast it. I like my prime rib with a crusty, highly seasoned exterior, a uniformly rosy pink interior, and a full-bodied, creamy horseradish sauce on the side. If you have both beef and sauce left over, slat