Natalie MacLean & Tracey Black for a Perfect Summer Pairing
Natalie has teamed up with her good friend and chef Tracey Black, owner of Epicuria, a retail fine food store and full service caterer in Ottawa. Together, they’ve got you covered with a terrific grilled steak recipe and some robust red wines, whether it’s for Father’s Day or other barbecues this summer.
To bring the experience full circle to home decor, we recommend the spicy, yet romantic colours featured in our palette and within the patio furniture/accessories we’ve outlined below. This is the perfect meal to enjoy among friends on a summer evening. No need to stress over what to buy, just follow the tasteful lead of Natalie and Tracey.
Cheers and Bon Appetit!
Grilled Steak with Arugula, Tomato and Balsamic Vinaigrette: Serves 6
- 3 strip loin steaks – 1 inch thick
- ½ lb baby arugula
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Vinaigrette
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper
To prepare the vinaigrette, simply shake the ingredients in a sealed container. Layer arugula and tomatoes on a platter or individual plates.
Bring steaks to room temperature and preheat grill to high. Brush steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill each side for 4 minutes (for medium rare with internal temperature 130-135oF) and let rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the steak along the short side and place on top of arugula. Drizzle approximately 1 oz vinaigrette per serving on steak and serve.
Wine Pairings:
Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2008
Extra Dry
750 ml
14.5%
Drink: 2012-2015
$21.95
Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Dry
750 ml
14.%
Drink: 2012-2015
$17.95
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