Get Your Grill on With Tri-Tip and Chimichurri


Updated 08/29/10 10:22 AM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Tri-Tip With Chimichurri Recipe

Growing up, I ate a lot of grilled tri-tip. It was my dad's preferred cut of meat because it's affordable, simple to cook, and serves a crowd. It also pairs well with twice-baked potatoes. After we traveled to Argentina back in 2005, we started enjoying grilled tri-tip with chimichurri. The pairing of smoky grilled steak and fresh herb sauce is still one of my favorite entrees. Although you could Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Flank Steak Salad


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by partysugar · 1 comment

Flank Steak Salad Recipe

I think it's safe to say that everyone knows a quintessential meat and potatoes guy. You know, the guy who only enjoys lettuce when it's paired with bacon and blue cheese dressing. The guy who consumes burgers and fries, but turns up his nose at eggplant and whole grains. In my life, this guy is my dad, and slowly but surely, with recipes like the one seen here, I'm trying to get him to eat more Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Skirt Steak With Herb Sauce


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Grilled Skirt Steak With Herb Sauce Recipe

Kick-start your long weekend with a grilled steak and potato dinner. Served with a thick chimichurri-style parsley sauce, this classic combination is far from boring. Instead of regular potatoes, the recipe calls for sweet potatoes. They taste excellent with a smoky char from the grill. Skirt steak is Tim Love's favorite piece of meat, so don't be afraid to embrace this quick-cooking, juicy cut. Read more

Sunday BBQ: Grilled Skirt Steak With Chimichurri


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 5 comments

Mark Bittman Recipe For Grilled Skirt Steak With Chimichurri

When envisioning steak for dinner, cuts such as ribeye and tenderloin might be the first to come to mind. But don't forget skirt steak, a thin cut that's supreme when it comes to outdoor grilling. This type of meat has more fat than a hanger steak or flank steak, meaning even the most mildly seasoned skirt steak will have out-of-this world flavor and juiciness. Highlight the rich taste of the Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chimichurri Chicken


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chimichurri Chicken

Take a trip to the the streets of Buenos Aires with this quick grilled meal. Chimichurri is a wildly popular herb and oil condiment native to South America. Argentinians enjoy the simple sauce on everything from steak to grilled cheese. Here, it tops succulent charred chicken. The dish is finished off with green beans — they provide a snappy crunch — and fresh lemon juice adds a delightful Read more

A Condiment Worth Making: Chimichurri


Updated 04/09/10 2:33 PM · Posted by partysugar · 28 comments

A Condiment Worth Making: Chimichurri

When I went to South America, I made it my mission to find an amazing chimichurri recipe. The green paste-like sauce is Argentina's most popular condiment. An essential topping for grilled meat, the sauce is incredibly easy to make and much more delicious than anything that comes out of a bottle. Since Memorial Day is this weekend, I thought you might be interested in experimenting with my Read more

Healthy BBQ: South Beach Diet Chimichurri Burgers


Updated 09/08/10 10:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Healthy BBQ:  South Beach Diet Chimichurri Burgers

I am always looking for healthy foods to make on the grill. These Chimichurri Burgers from the South Beach Diet: Taste of Summer Cookbook really fill that order. Instead of smothering your hamburger with condiments filled with hidden calories, this burger is topped with chimichurri, a thick herb sauce that hails from Argentina. Plus, we all know parsley (the herb in this sauce) is a healthy Read more

Definition: Chimichurri


Updated 02/01/07 6:22 PM · Posted by partysugar · 9 comments

Chimichurri

Chimichurri A thick herb sauce that consists of olive oil, vinegar and finely chopped parsley, oregano, onion and garlic, all seasoned with salt, cayenne, and black pepper. It's most commonly used as a salsa or marinade with grilled meat. Chimichurri comes from Argentina where it parallels ketchup in America as being a widely popular condiment. Read more

10 Zesty Dishes With Stellar Sauces


Updated 03/02/12 8:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

10 Recipes Made With Classic Sauces

Home cooks: how are your sauce smarts? If they're virtually nonexistent, consider advancing your skills with some hands-on practice at home; in this chilly weather, it's one great way to become a better saucier. Begin by familiarizing yourself with dishes that call for classic sauces. From rémoulade to romesco and chimichurri to caramel, we've got you covered. Here are 10 recipes with stellar Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Grilled Pitas with Chimichurri Steak


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Monday's Leftovers: Grilled Pitas with Chimichurri Steak

If you've somehow managed to save any of last night's Chimichurri Steak then you're going to love tonight's dinner. It's a simple, easy to put together meal that is perfect for a busy Monday night. And if you didn't make last night's dish, don't worry - I've got the full recipe for those of you starting from the beginning. If the thought of toasty warm pitas stuffed with steak, blue cheese, Read more