| While nearly everyone in America grills, not everyone | | | | 1 Rancher's Reserve Flank Steak (about 11/2 lb.) |
| is comfortable barbecuing more than the basics. | | | | 1. Prepare barbecue grill and preheat for direct-heat |
| Here's an approach to grilling you can "steak" your | | | | cooking. For charcoal grill, before you put the grill |
| reputation on: | | | | over the hot coals, brush it with a medium coat of |
| Neighborhood grocery stores can help make the | | | | oil; for gas grill, when hot, brush grill with a medium |
| outdoor cooking experience easier by providing | | | | coat of oil. |
| everything a griller needs under one roof. The Great | | | | 2. Rinse olives and drain well. Combine olives, garlic, |
| Grilling program at Safeway features recipes, tools | | | | parsley, rosemary, lemon peel and oil in a food |
| and high-quality ingredients for families that want to | | | | processor and pulse until mixture forms a fine paste. |
| create delicious meals on the grill, and their Rancher's | | | | Set aside 1/2 cup of the tapenade mixture for |
| Reserve beef is guaranteed tender. The recipes | | | | seasoning meat; reserve remainder for serving or |
| were developed in the test kitchens of Sunset | | | | another use. |
| magazine to make it easier for shoppers to grill up a | | | | 3. Rinse flank steak and pat dry. With the tip of a |
| meal on the spur of the moment. | | | | sharp knife, make shallow diagonal cuts about 1 inch |
| Whether using a charcoal or gas grill, having the right | | | | apart over one side of steak, then make cuts |
| accessories on hand makes for easy and safe | | | | perpendicular to the first to create a diamond |
| grilling-and even easier cleanup. A wide spatula, | | | | pattern. Repeat on other side of steak. |
| extra-long tongs, a long-handled brush and a spray | | | | 4. Spread 1/2 cup of the olive mixture on both sides |
| bottle with water are the foundation for a great | | | | of steak to coat evenly. |
| griller's tool kit. | | | | 5. Lay steak on oiled grill over a solid bed of hot coals |
| Direct-heat grilling is best for thin cuts of meat that | | | | or high heat on a gas grill. Keep charcoal grill |
| cook quickly. It gets them nicely browned on the | | | | uncovered; close lid on gas grill. Cook steak until |
| outside in the short time they take to get done in | | | | browned on the bottom (lift edge with tongs to |
| the middle. Here's a surefire recipe using direct-heat | | | | check), 8 to 10 minutes. With tongs or a wide |
| grilling: | | | | spatula, turn steak and continue to cook until done as |
| Flank Steak with Green Olive-Jalapeño Tapenade | | | | desired, about 2 minutes longer for rare (red in |
| A Mediterranean-inspired tapenade is a flavorful | | | | center; cut to test) or 4 minutes longer for |
| addition to this tender flank steak. | | | | medium-rare (pink in center). |
| Prep time: About 20 minutes | | | | 6. Transfer steak to a clean platter or rimmed |
| Grill time: 13 to 17 minutes, plus 5 minutes to rest off | | | | carving board and let rest about 5 minutes, then cut |
| the grill | | | | in thin, slanting slices across the grain to serve. Offer |
| Makes: 4 servings | | | | remaining tapenade to add to the meat to taste. |
| 1 jar (4.5 oz.) Safeway Select Stuffed Jalapeño | | | | Beverage suggestions: A spicy, plummy zinfandel; a |
| Olives, drained | | | | hoppy, English-style pale ale; or peppermint iced tea. |
| 2 garlic cloves, peeled | | | | Tools: Grater (for peel), strainer or colander, |
| 1 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley | | | | measuring cups and spoons, food processor, paper |
| 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves | | | | towels, sharp knife, spatula for spreading, heatproof |
| 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel | | | | brush for oiling grill, tongs or wide spatula, platter or |
| 1/4 cup Safeway Select Verdi Olive Oil | | | | rimmed carving board. |