Good Morning, CS followers. First and foremost - yes... we skipped last week. For the first time in the history of this blog, we missed a week. So I would like to apologize for that. Summer has come (and if you're in the Northeast, it has been a disgusting, humid, and rainy start so far) and our schedules are a little out of whack. So during this summer, you may see our posts on random days - perhaps a Monday we will cook or a Thursday... just bear with us. We still promise to bring you fantastic meals!
So obviously all the stores have their fantastic 4th of July sales going on. However, we are kind of sick of filet mignon and lobster. (Really?! Us?!) So they also had skirt steak on sale and we figured to try out the classic South American chimmichurri sauce and create a lovely and light meal around that... enjoy!
Cocktail - Classic Mojito
You can never go wrong with mint, rum, and soda water! Refreshing and delicious!
Appetizer - Stone Fruit Gazpacho with Scallops
Mmm hmm. Summer staple right here!!! A gazpacho made of fruit and it was delicious. Big note, though.... we did not add any extra EVOO to the mix - the recipe asks for a cup. (A cup? Really??) This was light, fresh, and had fantastic flavor! An easy lunch for a girls' afternoon! You must give it a shot!
Appetizer Wine - 2012 Conte Fini Valdadige Pinot Grigio
This Pinot Grigio is going to blow your mind. Usually, Pinots are known to be very light and very basic - kind of the beginner's drinking wine. This is almost like the training wheels to chardonnay. It is dry and crisp with lively fruit flavors and almond undertones but has a nice hint of butter and oak on the finish. Definitely a must try if you're still getting to learn your wines!
Entree - Skirt Steak with Chimmichurri
So we used skirt steak instead of flank steak, but delicious! Upon initial smell of the sauce, you're thinking "wow, that's a lot of cilantro and garlic" but once its on the spiced steak - it's perfect! A very nice, earthy flavor with a good mouth of spices and herbs! What a fun way to jazz up a steak!
Side Dish - Grilled Corn Salad
What a perfect little side dish! And so flexible! We grilled up the corn, added tomatoes, scallions, romaine, and a can of Mexican corn (has the peppers in it.) Perfect! Another great lunch-type dish.
Final Plate
Entree Wine - 2005 Beronia Reserva Rioja
With 91 points and being one of Wine Spectators Top 100 Wines of 2010, you know that you can't go wrong with this wine. (Especially being priced under $20!) This sleek red has currant, licorice, and leather on the nose with bursting berries and orange peel with light but firm tannins. An amazing drinking red and a perfect pairing to the steak!
Dessert - Watermelon Mint Ice Cream
Guess what new toy Jennifer got! An ice cream maker!!! Obviously the above doesn't quite look like ice cream, but it was taking too long and we were hungry - so it's more of a sorbet. Delicious! Like a mojito in your mouth! We can't wait to experiment with this machine.
So there you go - a fantastic Argentinean inspired meal that is sure to please everyone!
Next Week - TBD
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