Easy & Creamy Lemon Pie on Snippet & Ink

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQSMJiJ5dphk0I7c2wNbTWHtbbMSVVMm4GTbNldyETUz3J8c9RHPvO2h7XWGPorrjt6NLEPQ2o5RkbBcGvhP1pc6Fl9yO6H8u-xrCCh0wXXzk4_SPF_mnb3XrAoQ55Vh2jg_EsZ3uJ1M/s1600/lemon-pie-text.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQSMJiJ5dphk0I7c2wNbTWHtbbMSVVMm4GTbNldyETUz3J8c9RHPvO2h7XWGPorrjt6NLEPQ2o5RkbBcGvhP1pc6Fl9yO6H8u-xrCCh0wXXzk4_SPF_mnb3XrAoQ55Vh2jg_EsZ3uJ1M/s640/lemon-pie-text.jpg" width="474" /></a></div>A little while back, I mentioned that my <a href="http://snippetandink.com/easy-creamy-lemon-pie-from-everyday-occasions/">Easy & Creamy Lemon Pie</a> recipe would be featured on Snippet & Ink... and it was posted yesterday!<br /><br />Head <a href="http://snippetandink.com/easy-creamy-lemon-pie-from-everyday-occasions/">over</a> to check it out :<br /><br /><a href="http://snippetandink.com/easy-creamy-lemon-pie-from-everyday-occasions/">Easy & Creamy Lemon Pie</a><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Feasy-creamy-lemon-pie-on-snippet-ink.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Z4Ge93YwRIo%2FUbyqslL6eqI%2FAAAAAAAASxw%2FZj0qlp_lxsw%2Fs640%2Flemon-pie-text.jpg&description=Easy%20%26%20Creamy%20Lemon%20Pie"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />I hope everyone has a happy Father's Day Weekend!  Mike is in seventh heaven playing in a three day golf tournament here in town with his high school golf partner.  Tomorrow night Emma and I will make him <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/03/chocolate-cake-not-from-box-and-it.html">this chocolate cake</a> and <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/04/steaks-with-sweet-shallot-wine-sauce.html">a huge steak</a> with a baked potato.  Golf, steak and chocolate cake = Mike's Perfect Father's Day Weekend!<br /><br />If you need some Father's Day Menu inspiration, you can see <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html">our menu from last year</a> - sliced flank steak, grilled peaches, heirloom tomatoes, avocado...<br /><br />Have a great weekend! <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

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Spicy Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Flank Steak

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyDnRR_xuUrcITI46B-BDTIld-6mwdXJHreHzv1A3MJ0CmBpBC7AyRpC6WZ_fAjyZkET84N_9Hj6IUKIrodHalf7E0emufTkRw39gVzB_Y2wEGs-WLEdM2sTjjCJ6cHHdKqQswc6ZTnsi/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyDnRR_xuUrcITI46B-BDTIld-6mwdXJHreHzv1A3MJ0CmBpBC7AyRpC6WZ_fAjyZkET84N_9Hj6IUKIrodHalf7E0emufTkRw39gVzB_Y2wEGs-WLEdM2sTjjCJ6cHHdKqQswc6ZTnsi/s640/IMG_7482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm one of those people that <strike>don't</strike> didn't like cilantro.  Lately, its been sneaking into things I've tried and I, gulp, have really gotten a taste for it.  Here's the secret: I think it is best used subtly.  It really shines when it is in the background.  When I've tried it in the past, so many times it has been used in too much excess and it overpowered the recipe convincing me that I didn't like it. <br /><br />This chimichurri sauce is soooo flavorful.  Mix it together without the fresh herbs, then add them just before serving.  It is great as a marinade for beef or veggies or can be used as a sauce.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsis38OTeoyCS9WkGs6QDJtEKKeCYfD5R1FCl3fF0XWEnqAT1FEz118sUTnN1AS2DcYOI1ZnToIhIXv8BydfzhJw7qTZNj8Sqzfej5G6QqHjl73QCAhG112yVKEHX1Rm95hpmvpqJ_HwJz/s1600/IMG_7458.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsis38OTeoyCS9WkGs6QDJtEKKeCYfD5R1FCl3fF0XWEnqAT1FEz118sUTnN1AS2DcYOI1ZnToIhIXv8BydfzhJw7qTZNj8Sqzfej5G6QqHjl73QCAhG112yVKEHX1Rm95hpmvpqJ_HwJz/s320/IMG_7458.jpg" width="291" /></a><i>fresh and spicy</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Chimichurri Sauce </span><br /><br /><br /> 2 minced garlic cloves<br /> 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil<br /> 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice<br /> 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt<br /> 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper<br /> 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar<br />1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley<br /> 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro<br /><br />Mix garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cayenne and balsamic together.  Add fresh herbs just before serving.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJcHkLT_O4smQoR6HuK7C9vwe6JMHuFZPq63USA6dudfXRiIz1coJzJRg992pZ1dpu1-NtPBsPMQeoEorzlJj9y6BiyHtxOW0EtNbusqpxebagZCzVnwFP7syLvDZLBa_og-HdpfwUzS7/s1600/father-pin-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJcHkLT_O4smQoR6HuK7C9vwe6JMHuFZPq63USA6dudfXRiIz1coJzJRg992pZ1dpu1-NtPBsPMQeoEorzlJj9y6BiyHtxOW0EtNbusqpxebagZCzVnwFP7syLvDZLBa_og-HdpfwUzS7/s640/father-pin-2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /> This Chimichurri Sauce is part of my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html" target="_blank">Fresh & Flavorful Father's Day Menu - get all of the recipes here!</a>

Spicy Chimichurri Sauce for Grilled Flank Steak

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Father's Day Menu : Sliced Flank Steak, Grilled Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced Avocados & Mini Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream

<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN5q5siTRZ5ZmKsqbMSYmxYMjeHtqLqCXPUOSUp-G3vfgWjGBxagjeSuKiH1QEuqTdVjktrUFlfTNChTs5Qoio2QEbpmw6rRqLb4LvujC4WCcBM22teOROwh09acL32LrnTlGcyWdnKOB/s1600/IMG_7471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN5q5siTRZ5ZmKsqbMSYmxYMjeHtqLqCXPUOSUp-G3vfgWjGBxagjeSuKiH1QEuqTdVjktrUFlfTNChTs5Qoio2QEbpmw6rRqLb4LvujC4WCcBM22teOROwh09acL32LrnTlGcyWdnKOB/s640/IMG_7471.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div>In honor of Father's Day weekend, I've decided to share some of Mike's favorite things in hopes of inspiring your Father's Day celebrations. <br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-w_PS8_mH2NA%2FT9s3241RwRI%2FAAAAAAAAK9I%2FH4A_pAWTLYk%2Fs1600%2Ffathers-day-pin.jpg&description=Father%27s%20Day%20Menu%20%3A%20Fresh%20%26%20Flavorful%0AGrilled%20Flank%20Steak%20with%20Chimichurri%20Sauce%0ASliced%20Avocados%20%26%20Heirloom%20Tomatoes%0AGrilled%20Sweet%20Corn%0AIndividual%20Peach%20Cobblers%20%26%20Ice%20Cream%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Ffathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div>He's definitely a steak and potato sort of guy... but with a twist for the summer months.  This is Mike's idea of a perfect Summer meal- steak, tomatoes, avocados and grilled sweet corn.   In the colder months the avocado, tomatoes and corn would be replaced by a baked potato loaded with sour cream and butter, and the steak would be a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/filet-mignon-filet-of-beef-seared.html" target="_blank">filet crusted with salt and pepper</a>.<br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSK9gyb54e8j1piVvH9nNF8veIQC9kBJEoeMyes6EIvOmLvKHBhN7tB_X3absYL7jVmpWouLGKPD4_2ERxGHPeLvHiO7rmQT1jwDYg2CCi-1BWmMU1Hw6s1OeEi6jJjJdpGrfD4x5i29f/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSK9gyb54e8j1piVvH9nNF8veIQC9kBJEoeMyes6EIvOmLvKHBhN7tB_X3absYL7jVmpWouLGKPD4_2ERxGHPeLvHiO7rmQT1jwDYg2CCi-1BWmMU1Hw6s1OeEi6jJjJdpGrfD4x5i29f/s640/IMG_7482.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br />In the summer, he loves this lighter, fresher version. We top the sliced flank steak with a spice and herb filled chimichurri sauce that gives it so much flavor. I love that flank steaks are really inexpensive (usually about $7-8/pound) and cook in just a couple of minutes. This entire dinner is ready in 15-20 minutes from start to finish.<br /><br />Here is the recipe for the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/spicy-chimichurri-sauce-for-grilled.html" target="_self">Chimichurri Sauce.</a></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Kt8Gp1rvXU3FQf4Q7RAvQR6d0zqUcxWKxjKAaSD5z9fX7aoWthJ9FWMT74nQ38Q36rhShKj2J9cyYe9dvb_dRWYRGn8rslFM7fHbgXZZBAqmkxfnHBJNzw_CmQJc-7BG-zeShRfYFoXD/s1600/IMG_7479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Kt8Gp1rvXU3FQf4Q7RAvQR6d0zqUcxWKxjKAaSD5z9fX7aoWthJ9FWMT74nQ38Q36rhShKj2J9cyYe9dvb_dRWYRGn8rslFM7fHbgXZZBAqmkxfnHBJNzw_CmQJc-7BG-zeShRfYFoXD/s640/IMG_7479.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br />Our all-time favorite sides are sliced tomatoes and avocados.  Real summer tomatoes aren't here quite yet, so we opt for these heirloom cherry tomatoes that have great flavor all year long.  There is no prep, no cooking- I just slice them, drizzle them with really good olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  He loves it every time.</div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgir4YqIAETtj6KqgEXGsNKmYrABOXBnOfT-igju964luYT1dasKORR5Cjh739cEasLN7POEt9n1zqx5qxLZzhDovplQbCdOg-b9SsNVvTzK9ARap2hGE9pTGGFU21ro60AJfuPxr1VPG/s1600/IMG_7481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgir4YqIAETtj6KqgEXGsNKmYrABOXBnOfT-igju964luYT1dasKORR5Cjh739cEasLN7POEt9n1zqx5qxLZzhDovplQbCdOg-b9SsNVvTzK9ARap2hGE9pTGGFU21ro60AJfuPxr1VPG/s640/IMG_7481.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br />When the corn is good, I throw a couple of ears on the grill that have been brushed with butter and salted.  Stay tuned for the recipe and method.</div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDW-AO280biSs0wah4yr13cTSCHjfcTaEHJ4HxtXwWoApVoUqxvY5zvRgVoM13JhZDtulDbqpbNsE5XnhMaHzYpTNXnUGhSlgshhEd4nDsEKGBikyiOKWeOSb_PmqtNV4khwR1QlY_2LZ/s1600/IMG_7475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDW-AO280biSs0wah4yr13cTSCHjfcTaEHJ4HxtXwWoApVoUqxvY5zvRgVoM13JhZDtulDbqpbNsE5XnhMaHzYpTNXnUGhSlgshhEd4nDsEKGBikyiOKWeOSb_PmqtNV4khwR1QlY_2LZ/s640/IMG_7475.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br />Isn't this a beautiful dinner?!  There is really no excuse.  This dinner costs about $15-20 and takes 15-20 minutes, start to finish.</div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOa17O5-ga3AvBVfTG0saQrOkpjp4eEjoaHdfJB3rU6EEtRgMYMwW4i-JTpW83FK5UvGleI03zdGOETwKjOhLBUYJadhVpX8f50VS5tYSlwgbzj6eSXlGzSCMCbUncwUyzx1-P6DVoD1O/s1600/IMG_7433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOa17O5-ga3AvBVfTG0saQrOkpjp4eEjoaHdfJB3rU6EEtRgMYMwW4i-JTpW83FK5UvGleI03zdGOETwKjOhLBUYJadhVpX8f50VS5tYSlwgbzj6eSXlGzSCMCbUncwUyzx1-P6DVoD1O/s640/IMG_7433.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br />For dessert?  </div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/individual-peach-cobblers-with-vanilla.html" target="_blank">Individual Peach Cobblers with Vanilla Ice Cream</a></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;">.  I make big batches of crumble topping and keep it in the freezer.  When I go to the store I grab whatever fruit looks good- berries, peaches or apples.  I toss the fruit in a little sugar and flour, put it in a small bowl, then top with a handful of my pre-made crumble topping from the freezer.  They bake for about 15-20 minutes.  Here is the recipe for<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/individual-peach-cobblers-with-vanilla.html" target="_blank"> Individual Peach Cobblers with Vanilla Ice Cream.</a></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsn1d8CXUZoLeWmhzFxKCEa6sU870lKpU9wx-6GNcRxbjV9gH9pIb9zh5opETPBILKEnGiTlf_XjSq7GuDeRpQCj0prLHS-TXwXOdxrApylS5D3aAdorNMcSPDYP60X83wjhiN9NSkXgU/s1600/fathers-day-pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Father's Day Menu : Sliced Flank Steak, Grilled Corn, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced Avocados & Mini Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream

In honor of Father's Day weekend, I've decided to share some of Mike's favorite things in hopes of inspiring your Father's D...

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