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Garlic Flank Steak

Get back to basics with this five-ingredient grilled flank steak recipe. If you've got olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper on hand, you're ready to get started.   Serve with grilled summer squash and rice to round out the meal.

 

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen Photo by: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 pounds flank steak

Preparation

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over flank steak; place steak in a shallow dish. Cover and chill 3 hours.

2. Grill steak, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin strips.

Southern Living MAY 2007

Grilled Vegetables With Pesto

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen Photo by: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size yellow squash
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cut squash and zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch-thick strips.

2. Grill vegetables, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender.

3. Toss hot vegetables with pesto. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Buitoni Pesto With Basil.

Southern Living MAY 2007

Dill Rice

Brown rice or orzo are good substitutions for the long-grain rice.

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen Photo by: Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 (14-oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Cook rice according to package directions; cool 20 minutes.

2. Stir together rice, artichoke hearts, and remaining ingredients.

*1 1/2 Tbsp. dried dill may be substituted for fresh.

Southern Living MAY 2007

Creamy Lemonade Pie

This summer-friendly pie comes together in minutes using store-bought items such as frozen lemonade and a ready-made prepared graham cracker crust. It's the perfect cool-off treat after a hot summer afternoon.

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Buffy Hargett Photo by: Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-oz.) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 (3.4-oz.) packages lemon instant pudding mix
  • 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (3-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (12-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, partially thawed
  • 1 (9-oz.) ready-made prepared graham cracker crust
  • Garnishes: whipped cream, fresh mint sprigs, lemon slices

Preparation

1. Whisk together evaporated milk and pudding mix in a bowl 2 minutes or until thickened.

2. Beat cream cheeses at medium speed with an electric mixer, using whisk attachment, until fluffy. Add lemonade concentrate, beating until blended; add pudding mixture, and beat until blended.

3. Pour into crust; freeze 4 hours or until firm. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living MAY 2007

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Garlic Flank Steak

Grilled Vegetables With Pesto

Dill Rice

Creamy Lemonade Pie

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Shopping List for Surefire Meal Menu

Here's a budget-friendly menu that you can cook and eat outside. These sizzling recipes take advantage of beautiful grilling weather. (Serves 4)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 2 (5-oz.) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 (3.4-oz.) packages lemon instant pudding mix

Canned

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 (14-oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

Dairy

  • 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (3-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened

Produce

  • 2 medium-size yellow squash
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Recipe List

Garlic Flank Steak

Grilled Vegetables With Pesto

Dill Rice

Creamy Lemonade Pie

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