Week of March 30, 2008
uExpress, March, 2008 by Susan Nicholson
SUNDAY (Family) -- Make BALSAMIC-MARINATED FLANK STEAK for family day. Place 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak in a resealable plastic bag with 1/2 cup balsamic salad dressing; turn to coat. Refrigerate 6 to 24 hours. Remove steak; discard marinade. Grill, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Carve crosswise into thin slices and serve.
Alongside, add BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD (see recipe), steamed FRESH BROCCOLI and CRUSTY ROLLS. Buy a LEMON MERINGUE PIE for dessert.
PLAN AHEAD: Save enough pie for Monday.
SHOPPING LIST: flank steak, balsamic salad dressing, quick-cooking barley, canned navy beans, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, canned corn, avocado, celery, walnuts, walnut or olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon, fresh broccoli, crusty rolls, lemon meringue pie.
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