Maybe it’s the fireworks or the parades, but the beginning of July always feels like the start of one big summertime party. Yesterday, July 1st, was Canada Day and my family honored the day with a rousing (if not overly-dramatic and out-of-tune) rendition of “O Canada!” as we sat down at the breakfast table. Given…
Beer-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak with Peach & Tomato Salsa Recipe
When I think of Father’s Day meals, I think of something you can rip with your teeth while emitting deep-throated caveman grunts. Something that can be washed down with a beer and followed by an appreciative belch. A skinless chicken breast or delicately skewered shrimp just won’t do on Father’s Day. It’s got to be…
Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade Recipe
As the rain drenched our garden beds and lawn on Mother’s Day afternoon, all we wanted was to be nestled inside together, but the dinner hour was looming. Earlier in the day, we prepared a marinade for the tri-tip steaks we bought the day before and we were determined to grill them, despite the falling…
Teriyaki Flank Steak Sandwich Recipe with Napa Cabbage, Red Pepper & Carrots
When presented with a tortilla, it seems like a challenge to stuff it with as many tasty morsels of meat and vegetables as it will hold, until the juices are dripping out the bottom and down my arm. Now, I like turkey, cheese, and mayo as much as the next sandwich devotee, but let’s get…
Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Chimichurri Dressing Recipe
Chimichurri. This Argentinean sauce, made with chopped parsley, minced garlic, red or white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and olive oil, is traditionally served with grilled meats and is a must-have in any cook’s arsenal. Quite honestly, I’d be happy to drown my ice cream in it. When I first tasted this fresh, spicy sauce,…