april showers bring may pancakes. that's how the saying goes, right? well, being just less than a week away from mother's day it sure does. If you're anything like me, you strive to make certain that your mom knows just how much you love and appreciate her on this one day (but let's be honest--it really should be every day!) i know my mom deserves the moon for all she does, and i only hope one day i can live up to the example she's set. so, without further adieu, here is a recipe that has been adapted from my own family recipe to include the most incredible addition of raspberry preserves thanks to the good folks at bonne maman, and is sure to knock mom's socks off next sunday.
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ahh, summer. the season that's synonymous with things like sun, citrus, vacay, (most recently, yes way rosé) and most of all, grilling. it's an activity that brings everyone together, because, let's face it--we all love food. even if you don't know how to grill, have no fear. there are many ways to achieve summer superstar status with this no-frills flank steak and (very easy) blackberry chimichurri, that can virtually work on any type of grill or grill pan that can achieve high heat.
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