Monthly Archives: December 2010

Flank Steak with Argentine Chimichurri Sauce

Argentina is known for its beef, but it should also be known for the perfect condiment for that beef: chimichurri sauce.  An herb sauce that can be found on every table in Argentina (it’s the Argentine version of ketchup), this delicious sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat.  From humble skirt steak to a New York strip, your belly will say “yes” to this flavorful and green addition to your next cook-out.

Traditionally, chimichurri sauce is made with parsley and oregano, but my version uses cilantro for a little twist.   For a busy weeknight, I love to serve chimichurri sauce with a flat iron steak or flank steak, both of which are fairly economical cuts of meat that easily feed a crowd.  With the help of a food processor to make the chimichurri sauce, dinner comes together in minutes.

Hungry for more?  Click here to see me demonstrating how to make this recipe on WCNC’s Charlotte Today show.

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French Soup (aka Mashed Potato Soup)

 

Brrrrrr!  While we don’t have snow, it’s pretty darn cold in Charlotte today.   The temperature is just above freezing and I’ve spent the day in woolly socks and a bulky sweater.  Our dog, Lady, has been my only impetus to go outside and I’ve consumed far too many cups of peppermint tea.   In short, it’s soup weather.

My friend Jon requested a soup recipe from Minced last week and I had plans to make a hearty chili or an elegant bisque today.  However that would require going to the grocery store and frankly I would prefer to stay inside.  Thankfully, I remembered my mother’s recipe for French Soup that was one of my favorites growing up.

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Grandma’s Sugar Cookies

Christmas has long been my favorite holiday.  From picking out the tree to hot apple cider on Christmas morning, my parents somehow orchestrated a perfect Christmas every year.   As I’ve grown older, I have come to appreciate our many family traditions much more.  I’ve also begun to realize just how much work it takes to prepare for the world’s best Christmas. I’m not sure how my parents did it as just finding the time to make sugar cookies was tricky for me.

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